MEDIA DESIGN SCHOOL

Providing specialised industry training in 3D animation and visual effects, game art, game programming, graphic and motion design, digital media artificial intelligence, and creative advertising, Media Design School is a private tertiary university. For degrees in digital and creative technologies, it is currently New Zealand's most prestigious private academic institution. The school was also named as the top three creative media and entertainment schools in the Southern Hemisphere by The Rookies in 2022, and it was ranked as the top animation school in New Zealand in the world by Animation Career Review. The institution opened its doors in 1998 and is situated in the heart of Auckland, New Zealand. The New Zealand Qualifications Authority has granted its credentials approval (NZQA). It provides programmes ranging from diplomas at Levels 6 and 7 through postgraduate certifications at Levels 8 and 9, as well as a Masters degree.

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While MDS is not a university, it holds various prestigious rankings within its specialized fields:

• #1 Animation School in New Zealand (Animation Career Review 2023)
• 12th in the world for Animation (Animation Career Review 2023)
• Most awarded tertiary institution for creative and digital technology qualifications in New Zealand

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English proficiency is required from all students, the students can take TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE. Following are the approximate test requirements

Students may require to take certain standardised tests for specific courses. SAT may be required to apply to Bachelors, GRE for Masters, and GRE and GMAT for MBA. Check the specific program websites for requirements or talk to our admission counselors for free

Minimum GPA requirement is 2.5, But certain programs may have higher requirements

• Location: Auckland, New Zealand
• Founded: 1998
• Type: Private Tertiary Institution
• Programs: Diplomas and Degrees in Creative and Digital Technology
• Rankings:
  • #1 Animation School in New Zealand (Animation Career Review 2023)
  • 12th in the world for Animation (Animation Career Review 2023)
  • Most awarded tertiary institution for creative and digital technology qualifications in New Zealand

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Accommodation costs in Auckland vary depending on factors like location, type of housing, and individual preferences. Here's a rough estimate:

• Student halls: NZ$200-300 per week
• Shared apartment: NZ$300-500 per week
• Studio apartment: NZ$500-700 per week

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