University degrees: Courses, Postgraduate
The SAE Institute (SAE, formerly also known as the School of Audio Engineering and the SAE Technology College) is a private college with campuses and facilities, including licensed franchise operations, in 50 cities in 20 countries. It was founded in 1976 in Sydney by game design, digital filmmaking, and music production.
SAE was established by Tom Misner in 1976 in Sydney, converting a small advertising studio into a classroom. Over the next six years, campuses in Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Byron Bay, Australia.
In 2010, the SAE Institute was sold to Navitas, a publicly traded educational services company. Over the next few years, new locations were opened in Romania, Jakarta, and Moskhato. Navitas began taking over the US campuses in 2011, and laid off over 40 US employees in 2014.
About us
One of the world’s leading creative media institutions, SAE builds on a proud tradition of exceptional post-secondary education spanning 54 campuses in 28 countries.
Thanks to our distinct model of hands-on learning and strong focus on industry and global engagement, many of our students have gone on to enrich the world with their creative talents winning Oscars, Grammys, BAFTAS and becoming digital entrepreneurs.
With a commitment to preparing the next generation of creative workers our courses are industry-focused, practice-based and taught by a specialist community of leading practitioners.
Our state-of-the-art campuses are located in the thriving digital hubs of London, Liverpool, Oxford and Glasgow, inspiring students to not only work in but also to shape creative industries worldwide.
SAE Alumni Association
The SAE Alumni Association is a global network of over 15, 000 graduates and industry professionals who have studied at SAE.
Alumni are spread across the world and occupy various roles at production houses, design institutes, studios, venues and more.
All SAE graduates become members of the Alumni Association upon graduating and are entitled to a number of benefits, including:
SAE Convention
The SAE Alumni Convention is premier creative industries event, bringing together industry innovators, thought leaders and SAE alumni from across the globe.
Traditionally held in Germany, the annual event features over 50 international guest speakers and an exclusive exhibition showcasing 90 of the world’s top digital brands.
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