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title: University Guide Online | School | Australia | SAE Institute
description: Explore world-class programs in film, animation, and audio at SAE Institute. Start your journey in the media industry today.
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# SAE Institute

### Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth

- [About](https://www.universityguideonline.org/school/australia/sae-institute#About)
- [Campus Life](https://www.universityguideonline.org/school/australia/sae-institute#Campus-Life)
- [Costs](https://www.universityguideonline.org/school/australia/sae-institute#Costs)
- [Application Requirements](https://www.universityguideonline.org/school/australia/sae-institute#Application-Requirements)
- [Degrees and Majors](https://www.universityguideonline.org/school/australia/sae-institute#Degrees-and-Majors)

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- [Visit School Website](https://sae.edu.au/)

All school information, including, but not limited to, pricing and program availability is subject to change.

## About the School

Australia is home to SAE Institute's Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth campuses, making it a prominent player in the country's creative media education landscape. In addition to audio engineering, animation, film, game design, music, visual effects and virtual production, computer science, and design, SAE was the first school of its kind when it opened its doors in 1976. Students develop the creative and technical abilities necessary to begin a career in the media and technology industries through work on real-world projects, portfolio building, and classroom instruction.

![about the school](https://www.universityguideonline.org/hs-fs/hubfs/about%20the%20school.jpg?width=1192&height=664&name=about%20the%20school.jpg)

## Campus Life

SAE campuses are outfitted with high-tech facilities that mimic the settings of professional creative workplaces. In order to prepare students for careers in the film business, the school has state-of-the-art studios, audio control rooms, film labs, and editing suites. These areas encourage modern methods of learning, including teamwork, experimentation, and the use of cutting-edge technology. 

Whether you prefer the sunny weather in Brisbane and Perth, the laid-back beach vibes in Byron Bay, the vibrant art scene and inventiveness in Melbourne and Adelaide, or living city life in Sydney, each location will not disappoint. 

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## Student Life

At SAE Institute, student life revolves around collaboration, creativity, and real-world practice. You will work alongside classmates on industry-relevant projects that help build your professional portfolio. SAE welcomes international students into diverse communities where they can join clubs, attend networking events, and benefit from instructor mentorship. Support services are also available to help with academic needs, well-being, and settling into life in Australia. The focus on teamwork and professional skills prepares students for future careers in media and tech industries.

 

![student life](https://www.universityguideonline.org/hs-fs/hubfs/student%20life.jpg?width=1192&height=664&name=student%20life.jpg)

## Housing

SAE Institute does not offer traditional on-campus housing, but international students can find a range of nearby accommodation options in each city. Popular choices include shared apartments, private rentals, and homestays with local families. Shared housing can help lower living costs and make it easier to meet fellow students, while homestays offer cultural immersion and sometimes include meals. The cost and style of housing vary by city, with Sydney and Melbourne typically higher and places like Byron Bay sometimes more affordable. 

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## Costs

Pricing may vary by program and is subject to change.

*All amounts and fees are shown in AUD

- Annual Tuition Fees starting from:

| Tuition Fees | AU$ 12,000 |
| --- | --- |

*Fees reflect total tuition for 8-month Graudate Certificate program

## Degrees and Majors

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 Degree Type

- [Associate](https://www.universityguideonline.org/school/australia/sae-institute#)
- [Bachelor](https://www.universityguideonline.org/school/australia/sae-institute#)
- [Master](https://www.universityguideonline.org/school/australia/sae-institute#)
- [Undergraduate Diploma](https://www.universityguideonline.org/school/australia/sae-institute#)

 Level

- [Postgraduate](https://www.universityguideonline.org/school/australia/sae-institute#)
- [Undergraduate](https://www.universityguideonline.org/school/australia/sae-institute#)

 Area of Study

- [Creative Industries](https://www.universityguideonline.org/school/australia/sae-institute#)
- [Film & Media Studies](https://www.universityguideonline.org/school/australia/sae-institute#)
- [Fine Arts](https://www.universityguideonline.org/school/australia/sae-institute#)
- [Humanities](https://www.universityguideonline.org/school/australia/sae-institute#)
- [Information Technology / Computer Sciences](https://www.universityguideonline.org/school/australia/sae-institute#)
- [Performing Arts](https://www.universityguideonline.org/school/australia/sae-institute#)

 Campus

- [Adelaide](https://www.universityguideonline.org/school/australia/sae-institute#)
- [Brisbane](https://www.universityguideonline.org/school/australia/sae-institute#)
- [Melbourne](https://www.universityguideonline.org/school/australia/sae-institute#)
- [Perth](https://www.universityguideonline.org/school/australia/sae-institute#)
- [Sydney](https://www.universityguideonline.org/school/australia/sae-institute#)

## #### Associate Degree of Animation CRICOS Course Code: 080178M Undergraduate - Associate Campus Available: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth View Admission Requirements Contact an advisor

- ILSC LEVEL*
  
  Intermediate 4
- IELTS*
  
  6

Note: Students in the Associate Degree of Animation will engage in a curriculum that balances industry-relevant practices with foundational concepts to ensure professional readiness.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

## #### Associate Degree of Audio CRICOS Course Code: 080179K Undergraduate - Associate Campus Available: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth View Admission Requirements Contact an advisor

- ILSC LEVEL*
  
  Intermediate 4
- IELTS*
  
  6

Note: This Associate Degree of Audio provides an immersive educational experience, fostering critical thinking and technical expertise in a supportive environment.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

## #### Associate Degree of Computer Science CRICOS Course Code: 116346K Undergraduate - Associate Campus Available: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth View Admission Requirements Contact an advisor

- ILSC LEVEL*
  
  Intermediate 4
- IELTS*
  
  6

Note: This Associate Degree of Computer Science provides an immersive educational experience, fostering critical thinking and technical expertise in a supportive environment.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

## #### Associate Degree of Creative Industries CRICOS Course Code: 108442K Undergraduate - Associate Campus Available: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth View Admission Requirements Contact an advisor

- ILSC LEVEL*
  
  Intermediate 4
- IELTS*
  
  6

Note: The Associate Degree of Creative Industries is specifically designed to equip students with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary for a successful career in the field.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

## #### Associate Degree of Film CRICOS Course Code: 080181E Undergraduate - Associate Campus Available: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth View Admission Requirements Contact an advisor

- ILSC LEVEL*
  
  Intermediate 4
- IELTS*
  
  6

Note: Students in the Associate Degree of Film will engage in a curriculum that balances industry-relevant practices with foundational concepts to ensure professional readiness.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

## #### Associate Degree of Games Development CRICOS Course Code: 080183C Undergraduate - Associate Campus Available: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth View Admission Requirements Contact an advisor

- ILSC LEVEL*
  
  Intermediate 4
- IELTS*
  
  6

Note: Students in the Associate Degree of Games Development will engage in a curriculum that balances industry-relevant practices with foundational concepts to ensure professional readiness.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

## #### Associate Degree of Music CRICOS Course Code: 113150B Undergraduate - Associate Campus Available: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth View Admission Requirements Contact an advisor

- ILSC LEVEL*
  
  Intermediate 4
- IELTS*
  
  6

Note: Students in the Associate Degree of Music will engage in a curriculum that balances industry-relevant practices with foundational concepts to ensure professional readiness.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

## #### Associate Degree of VFX and Virtual Production CRICOS Course Code: 116352A Undergraduate - Associate Campus Available: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth View Admission Requirements Contact an advisor

- ILSC LEVEL*
  
  Intermediate 4
- IELTS*
  
  6

Note: The Associate Degree of VFX and Virtual Production is specifically designed to equip students with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary for a successful career in the field.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

## #### Bachelor of Animation CRICOS Course Code: 105478M, 105477A, 105476B Undergraduate - Bachelor Campus Available: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth View Admission Requirements Contact an advisor

- ILSC LEVEL*
  
  Intermediate 4
- IELTS*
  
  6

Note: The Bachelor of Animation is specifically designed to equip students with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary for a successful career in the field.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

## #### Bachelor of Audio CRICOS Course Code: 105481E, 105480F Undergraduate - Bachelor Campus Available: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth View Admission Requirements Contact an advisor

- ILSC LEVEL*
  
  Intermediate 4
- IELTS*
  
  6

Note: Students in the Bachelor of Audio will engage in a curriculum that balances industry-relevant practices with foundational concepts to ensure professional readiness.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

## #### Bachelor of Computer Science CRICOS Course Code: 116343B Undergraduate - Bachelor Campus Available: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth View Admission Requirements Contact an advisor

- ILSC LEVEL*
  
  Intermediate 4
- IELTS*
  
  6

Note: The Bachelor of Computer Science is specifically designed to equip students with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary for a successful career in the field.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

## #### Bachelor of Creative Industries CRICOS Course Code: 108445G, 108446F Undergraduate - Bachelor Campus Available: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth View Admission Requirements Contact an advisor

- ILSC LEVEL*
  
  Intermediate 4
- IELTS*
  
  6

Note: Students in the Bachelor of Creative Industries will engage in a curriculum that balances industry-relevant practices with foundational concepts to ensure professional readiness.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

## #### Bachelor of Film (Production) CRICOS Course Code: 080193A, 062747K, 102341H Undergraduate - Bachelor Campus Available: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth View Admission Requirements Contact an advisor

- ILSC LEVEL*
  
  Intermediate 4
- IELTS*
  
  6

Note: This Bachelor of Film (Production) provides an immersive educational experience, fostering critical thinking and technical expertise in a supportive environment.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

## #### Bachelor of Games Development (Games Design) CRICOS Course Code: 080175C, 102340J Undergraduate - Bachelor Campus Available: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth View Admission Requirements Contact an advisor

- ILSC LEVEL*
  
  Intermediate 4
- IELTS*
  
  6

Note: The Bachelor of Games Development (Games Design) is specifically designed to equip students with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary for a successful career in the field.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

## #### Bachelor of Music CRICOS Course Code: 113153K, 113154J, 113155H Undergraduate - Bachelor Campus Available: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth View Admission Requirements Contact an advisor

- ILSC LEVEL*
  
  Intermediate 4
- IELTS*
  
  6

Note: Students in the Bachelor of Music will engage in a curriculum that balances industry-relevant practices with foundational concepts to ensure professional readiness.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

## #### Bachelor of VFX and Virtual Production CRICOS Course Code: 116348H Undergraduate - Bachelor Campus Available: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth View Admission Requirements Contact an advisor

- ILSC LEVEL*
  
  Intermediate 4
- IELTS*
  
  6

Note: This Bachelor of VFX and Virtual Production provides an immersive educational experience, fostering critical thinking and technical expertise in a supportive environment.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

## #### Diploma of 3D Animation Production CRICOS Course Code: 094747A Undergraduate - Undergraduate Diploma Campus Available: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth View Admission Requirements Contact an advisor

- ILSC LEVEL*
  
  Intermediate 4
- IELTS*
  
  5.5

Note: This Diploma of 3D Animation Production provides an immersive educational experience, fostering critical thinking and technical expertise in a supportive environment.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

## #### Diploma of Audio Production CRICOS Course Code: 094743E Undergraduate - Undergraduate Diploma Campus Available: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth View Admission Requirements Contact an advisor

- ILSC LEVEL*
  
  Intermediate 4
- IELTS*
  
  5.5

Note: Students in the Diploma of Audio Production will engage in a curriculum that balances industry-relevant practices with foundational concepts to ensure professional readiness.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

## #### Diploma of Computer Science CRICOS Course Code: 116347J Undergraduate - Undergraduate Diploma Campus Available: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth View Admission Requirements Contact an advisor

- ILSC LEVEL*
  
  Intermediate 4
- IELTS*
  
  6

Note: Students in the Diploma of Computer Science will engage in a curriculum that balances industry-relevant practices with foundational concepts to ensure professional readiness.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

## #### Diploma of Creative Industries CRICOS Course Code: 108440A Undergraduate - Undergraduate Diploma Campus Available: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth View Admission Requirements Contact an advisor

- ILSC LEVEL*
  
  Intermediate 4
- IELTS*
  
  5.5

Note: Students in the Diploma of Creative Industries will engage in a curriculum that balances industry-relevant practices with foundational concepts to ensure professional readiness.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

## #### Diploma of Film CRICOS Course Code: 094746B Undergraduate - Undergraduate Diploma Campus Available: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth View Admission Requirements Contact an advisor

- ILSC LEVEL*
  
  Intermediate 4
- IELTS*
  
  5.5

Note: This Diploma of Film provides an immersive educational experience, fostering critical thinking and technical expertise in a supportive environment.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

## #### Diploma of Game Development CRICOS Course Code: 094745C Undergraduate - Undergraduate Diploma Campus Available: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth View Admission Requirements Contact an advisor

- ILSC LEVEL*
  
  Intermediate 4
- IELTS*
  
  5.5

Note: This Diploma of Game Development provides an immersive educational experience, fostering critical thinking and technical expertise in a supportive environment.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

## #### Diploma of Music CRICOS Course Code: 113148G Undergraduate - Undergraduate Diploma Campus Available: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth View Admission Requirements Contact an advisor

- ILSC LEVEL*
  
  Intermediate 4
- IELTS*
  
  5.5

Note: This Diploma of Music provides an immersive educational experience, fostering critical thinking and technical expertise in a supportive environment.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

## #### Diploma of VFX CRICOS Course Code: 116351B Undergraduate - Undergraduate Diploma Campus Available: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth View Admission Requirements Contact an advisor

- ILSC LEVEL*
  
  Intermediate 4
- IELTS*
  
  6

Note: Students in the Diploma of VFX will engage in a curriculum that balances industry-relevant practices with foundational concepts to ensure professional readiness.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

## #### Master of Information Technology CRICOS Course Code: 116628M Postgraduate - Master Campus Available: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth View Admission Requirements Contact an advisor

- ILSC LEVEL*
  
  Advanced 1
- IELTS*
  
  6.5

Note: Students in the Master of Information Technology will engage in a curriculum that balances industry-relevant practices with foundational concepts to ensure professional readiness.

*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

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