New Zealand

Find out about applying to Escape Studios as an international student from New Zealand.

Access information on academic entry requirements and further information specific to your country.

Kickstart your creative career with Escape Studios. Approved and endorsed internationally as a Rookies and Toon Boom Harmony certified school, we offer a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and short courses tailored to meet the evolving demands of the creative industries.

This page will provide you with all the information you’ll need to know about applying to Escape Studios from New Zealand.

Any questions? Get in touch with our friendly team of Applicant Advisors.

Applying from New Zealand


How to apply

Undergraduate


International undergraduate applications can be submitted through our applicant portal (which can be found on the individual course pages).

You may also apply through UCAS.

If your application is accepted, you will receive an email asking you to submit a creative portfolio of work. Check out our creative portfolio guide for guidance on what we expect to see.


Postgraduate


Postgraduate applications are submitted directly to Escape Studios using our online application form, which can be found on the course pages. 

If your application is accepted, you will receive an email asking you to submit a creative portfolio of work. Check out our creative portfolio guide for guidance on what we expect to see


Securing your student visa


International students who require a visa to study in the UK should ensure they have sufficient time to apply and obtain a student visa ahead of the course start date. Typically, we recommend allowing at least two months for this process.

For more detail on applying for a student visa, please see the 'Visa Advice' section on our International Hub.

Academic entry requirements

Undergraduate entry requirements

If you're applying for an undergraduate degree, you will need to meet the following criteria:

  • Achieve 80 credits or above in National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3.

Undergraduate applicants will also need to submit an undergraduate portfolio.

Postgraduate entry requirements

If you're applying for a postgraduate degree, you will need to meet the following criteria:

  • Complete a relevant Bachelor degree - for more information, please contact the Admissions team with details of your qualification.

Postgraduate applicants will need a good undergraduate degree in a relevant subject (or significant professional experience) and a postgraduate portfolio.

Short courses

We welcome and encourage applications from students with a variety of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

Our short course entry requirements are as follows:

  • Be over 18
  • Have a good understanding of written and spoken English
  • Feel comfortable using a computer.

If you have specific questions about your qualifications or would like to discuss your circumstances, please contact admissions@escapestudios.ac.uk.

Tuition fees

Undergraduate

The international tuition fees for September 2026 entry are:

  • £17,995 per year for undergraduate (bachelors) degrees*. Duration: three years for BA/BSc, four years for the integrated masters MArt/MSci.

Postgraduate

The international tuition fees for February 2026 entry are:

  • £19,995 per year for postgraduate (MA/MSc) degrees*. Duration: one year.

Fees for short courses vary. Please refer to our course pages for the latest and most accurate information including tuition fees, or contact us.

*Fees are provisional and subject to change.

Accommodation

You can find out more here about recommended accommodation providers used by students at Escape Studios.


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Industry partners and friends

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Alumni success

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Student work

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Our tutors

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