Sae Institute

A renowned Australian University College and global pioneer in creative media and technology, SAE provides specialist higher education courses worldwide to inspire and develop our graduates.

Located in Adelaide Brisbane, Byron Bay, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney – our Australian student body consists of over 2,500 creatives who excel in programs across nine disciplines – Animation, Audio, Computer Science, Creative Industries, Design, Film, Games, Music, VFX & Virtual Production.

Responsive to the real world and embracing the digital revolution, we pride ourselves in thinking outside the square, being technically explorative, transformative, and brave.

Contemporary and inspiring, SAE courses are definitively high-tech and have their finger on the pulse of creative industries around the world. We offer courses at 47 campuses in 20 countries, enabling collaboration with a world view.

With a practical focus, our courses are constantly evolving to meet the needs of students and industry demands. They are delivered on-campus and online using cutting-edge technology and offer a highly personalised, interactive, and collaborative learning environment.

As an SAE student, you will have access to our industry-leading campuses, utilise the latest equipment and software, and benefit from our extensive industry network.

We’re passionate about our students’ potential and encourage them to chase their dreams. We promise that your SAE experience – wherever you are enrolled in the world – will offer a progressive learning experience to meet your creative, technological and professional aspirations, help you stand out from the crowd, and give you a ticket to the global stage.

Established in Sydney in 1976 – originally as the world’s first dedicated school of audio engineering (SAE) – the organisation’s rapid early success and the demand for our high-tech, creative and industry-relevant training quickly led to the establishment of nationwide campuses.