History
Media Design School was founded in 1998 to provide trained graduates for creative, design, digital and technological companies so that they could respond to the opportunity of a rapidly expanding global industry.
Education
Media Design School is New Zealand's most awarded tertiary institution for creative and digital technology qualifications, offering a range of courses in Game Art, Game Programming, Graphic Design, Creative Advertising, Motion Graphics, Interactive Design, and 3D Animation and Visual Effects.
Home to New Zealand's longest running and most established 3D animation and game development programmes, we are the #1 animation school in Australasia and ranked within the top 5 in the world (Animation Career Review 2019).
Not only was our graphic design degree ranked #1 internationally (Rookies 2016), but MDS was ranked among the top 10 Motion Design schools in the world and #2 in the Southern Hemisphere (Rookies 2018).
Research
Media Design School has faculty research expertise in the following areas:
- Creative and emergent technologies
- Games design and development
- Interaction design and digital arts
- Transmedia storytelling
- Design methodologies
- Algorithms and computer programming
- Film-making and visual effects
- Graphic design, illustration and contextual studies
Career
Our students are employable
93% of our graduating class found work within 6 months (2017). Better still, alumni are headhunted by some of the world's most influential studios. Plus, their starting salaries are higher than average!
Business incubator for gaming and design students
The MDS Studios programme nurtures students to start their own production company and take their concepts to market. Bring your ideas to life!
Media Design School Key Statistics & Highlights
- 3 Masters
- 85 Scholarships
- Private Institution Type
Media Design School Overview
Media Design School Scholarships
Media Design School Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Media Design School. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
04 May 2026
Australia Awards Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
21 Nov 2026
Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 May 2026
The University of Queensland MACC Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Sydney International Student Award
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
RMIT University MACC Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 May 2026
Charles Sturt University MACC Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 AUD
Deadline
20 Jan 2027
VisaEnvoy Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
University of New England International Bursary
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 AUD
Deadline
10 Apr 2026
MVC Access Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 AUD
Deadline
15 May 2026
Federation University - MACC Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
29 May 2026
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
04 May 2026
Australia Awards Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
21 Nov 2026
Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 May 2026
The University of Queensland MACC Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Sydney International Student Award
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
10000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
RMIT University MACC Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 May 2026
Charles Sturt University MACC Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
4000 AUD
Deadline
20 Jan 2027
VisaEnvoy Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
University of New England International Bursary
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 AUD
Deadline
10 Apr 2026
MVC Access Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
5000 AUD
Deadline
15 May 2026
Federation University - MACC Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
29 May 2026
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Media Design School Student Reviews & Awards
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Based on 3 reviews
- 5 Star 1 Review
- 4 Star 1 Review
- 3 Star 1 Review
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
My new skills
It was very interesting experience of studying.I I learned new skills and programs, I immersed myself in art.
MDI review
In Eger, there is an excellent course in the fields of design graphics, web design, animation and media design.
Not great not terrible
The design school I attended provided me with a solid foundation in product design, but the program itself didn't fully meet my expectations. There was a lot of repetition, and some topics could have been covered in more detail. Overall, I gained valuable knowledge and skills from the program, but I believe there is still room for improvement.
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Student services
Media Design School works closely with a number of international education agencies around the world. These accredited agents can advise and assist you with your application to Media Design School and may also be able to assist you with your student visa application.
Housing services
Media Design School does not have on campus accommodation, but our Student Services Facilitator can help you decide on the type of accommodation that’s right for you. There are generally 3 types of accommodation: student accommodation, homestay or boarding and a shared house (flatting). Flatting can be a good way of getting to know the culture of the city and to meet some local students, but we recommend that you only look at flats once you arrive in the country.
Library services
The Media Design School Library is a small, focused collection of books, magazines and journals, designed to support your studies and inspire your creative work. Come in anytime during School open hours to browse the library and use the computers. All library items are reference-only (not for loan), but there is a copier/scanner/printer available.
ICT services
Having technical troubles? Our friendly IT staff members are located on campus and are on hand to help.
Campus life
Media Design School is located on the top six levels of a high-rise building in the heart of Auckland. The purpose-built facilities are designed to be a collaborative, creative space where mature students, tutors and industry professionals are able to come together to work on interesting design projects.
Student clubs
Media Design School Studios enables students to develop their entrepreneurial skills by creating commercially viable start-up studios. Find out more about how we're encouraging our students to excel.
Media Design School Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
New Zealand Country
Auckland City
#2 Branch Campus
Thailand Country
Bangkok City
#3 Branch Campus
Australia Country
Sydney City
#4 Branch Campus
Australia Country
Adelaide City
#5 Branch Campus
Australia Country
Brisbane City