Apply to study at the New Zealand Broadcasting School
There are two steps to apply to the New Zealand Broadcasting School.
Apply to study at the New Zealand Broadcasting School
The New Zealand Broadcasting School (NZBS) in Ōtautahi offers hands-on, industry-focused media education with small classes, and strong industry links, preparing students for media careers.
Welcome to NZBS
Turn your creativity into a career. Study journalism, radio, or screen production at NZBS where your media career begins.
NZBS puts media teachers in the hot seat
NAME conference delegates get to experience B’School
Journalism students off to Beehive
Two NZBS journalism students have been picked for the 2025 NZ Youth Press Gallery.
Minister focuses on Broadcasting School
Turbulent weather didn't stop Paul Goldsmith from taking a visit to the Broadcasting School and Arts department at Ara.
Media is evolving
Hear directly from our staff, graduates and students about studying at NZBS and how it prepares you a career in our evolving media industry
Professional placement
Our students do a 24-week paid placement to finish the degree. The professional placement leads to a job in about 95 percent of cases.