Yoobee College of Creative Innovation

Yoobee College of Creative Innovation: creative and technology training in New Zealand

Yoobee College of Creative Innovation is a New Zealand tertiary education institution that trains students in creative and technological disciplines. The institution presents itself as New Zealand's largest creative and technology college and has more than three decades of experience preparing animators, filmmakers, designers, technical specialists and game developers. Its offering combines on-campus face-to-face training and online study, with a practical approach focused on employability.

Areas of study

The institution organises its programmes into five main areas: design, technology, animation, film and marketing. In design, it offers pathways in graphic design and web and UX design. In technology, it covers programming, cloud computing, cybersecurity, web, app and game development, as well as an introduction to artificial intelligence. Animation is taught in 2D and 3D, and film includes everything from six-month introductory courses to one-year full-time diplomas. The marketing offering combines marketing, design, technology and entrepreneurship, with work experience alongside global innovators and the possibility of applying for a Google scholarship.

Qualifications and study modes

The college delivers certificates, diplomas, degrees and postgraduate programmes, as well as short courses and micro-credentials. Study can be completed on campus or online, with the flexibility to study anytime, anywhere. The 2026 intake is now open and the institution offers fees-free study options and scholarships, subject to entry conditions.

Campuses and learning

Yoobee has campuses in Auckland (City Road), Wellington, Christchurch and South Seas, as well as online learning. The institution emphasises small class sizes, close tutoring and building a community among students, with the aim of developing technical and creative skills through practice and producing industry-standard work.

Recognition and industry connections

The institution presents itself as a Rookies Certified School, ranked among the top creative colleges worldwide, and as a Toon Boom Centre of Excellence, one of only two New Zealand schools recognised for excellence in 2D animation with this tool. Among the companies that have hired its graduates are world-class companies, and the college maintains industry connections that extend beyond the study period.

Structure and education group

Yoobee College of Creative Innovation is part of Yoobee Colleges Ltd, a collective of specialist tertiary education providers that includes, in addition to Yoobee, NZ School of Tourism, Cut Above Academy, Elite School of Beauty & Spa and Healthcare Academy of New Zealand. The group offers qualifications ranging from certificates and micro-credentials to diplomas, degrees and postgraduate programmes, with a practical orientation adapted to the needs of the sector. The institution declares its commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Student support

The college has course advisors who provide guidance on study options, the enrolment process and the campuses available in New Zealand. It also offers support for international students and for neurodiverse and disabled learners, and publishes a downloadable prospectus with its full offering.