SAE University College

SAE University College

Contact

235 Normanby Road
South Melbourne VIC 3205

Phone No: 1800 723 338

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Web site: www.sae.edu.au

Accreditation

CRICOS provider code: 00312F

Campus locations

SAE Adelaide

15-19 Franklin Street
Adelaide SA 5000

SAE Brisbane

cnr Jane Street and Riverside Drive
West End QLD 4101

SAE Byron Bay

373-391 Ewingsdale Road
Byron Bay NSW 2481

SAE Melbourne

235 Normanby Road
South Melbourne VIC 3205

SAE Online

SAE Perth

116-120 Roe Street
Northbridge WA 6003

SAE Sydney

39 Regent Street
Chippendale NSW 2008

As a global leader in creative media and technology education for almost 50 years, SAE University College (SAE) is renowned for producing career-ready graduates in Animation, Audio, Computer Science, Creative Industries, Design, Film, Games, Information Technology, Music, and VFX & Virtual Production.

Guided by industry experts with extensive professional experience, our practical approach to learning allows students to start honing their craft from day one. Each of our six University College campuses is packed with the latest industry-standard tech and tools, empowering students to develop the technical skills needed to thrive in the creative and technology industries.

Our industry relationships open doors to professional networking and placement opportunities, building students’ portfolios as well as their confidence, all before graduation.

Our Melbourne campus is our largest and most impressive facility to date that boasts:

  • 12 audio studios including three high-end recording studios fitted with an API 1608-II, an Audient ASP 8024 DLC, and an AVID S6 which is a dual-purpose, post-production and recording studio with Focusrite Rednet interfaces
  • Four state-of-the-art edit suites
  • Designated Mastering suite
  • Latest digital media courses and equipment
  • 360sqm acoustically treated multipurpose sound stage for use across all streams
  • Mac and Windows computer labs
  • 2 Large green screen recording spaces
  • Multipurpose lecture theatre with AVID D-Command console and 5.1 surround sound
  • Collaborative study area and resource centre
  • Professional standard film equipment including ARRI, SONY, CANON and much more
  • Modern VR headsets for 3D gaming
  • Unreal, Unity, C++, Maya, Visual Studio software games
  • Protools, Ableton software along with Universal Audio interfaces and full plugin suite for Audio
  • Adobe Creative Suite and Autodesk Suite for Design, Animation & Games students
  • Premiere Pro, After Effects & DaVinci Resolve for Film students
  • Student kitchen and common room

Institutional student profile

The SAE Student profile is an indication of the current peer cohort for new students within SAE. It indicates the admission pathway of the current students enrolled past census date.

Current student profile from Trimester 1, 2026.

Applicant typesNumber of studentsPercentage of all students
(A) Higher education study 60 9%
(B) Vocational education and training (VET) study 79 12%
(C) Work and life experience 220 32%
(D) Recent secondary education    
Admitted solely based on ATAR    
Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered    
Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor 294 43%
International students 31 5%
All students 684 100%

Courses

For all courses listed with VTAC, visit CourseSearch.

Events

Book a SAE Melbourne Campus Tour

For more information:  https://sae.edu.au/form/book-a-campus-tour-melbourne/

SAE Melbourne | Upcoming Events

For more information:  https://sae.edu.au/whats-on/

Open days

SAE Melbourne

From 11:00am — 3:00pm on Saturday, 16 August 2025

For more information: https://sae.edu.au/whats-on/

SAE Melbourne

Create For A Day at SAE

For more information: https://sae.edu.au/event/create-for-a-day/

Admission criteria

Entry Requirements

SAE University College entry requirements vary depending on which course you are applying for, and whether you are a Domestic or International student. SAE does not require an ATAR for any of its courses.

Applies to:

  • All Applicants

Recognition of Prior Learning & Credit Transfer

SAE University College will recognise an individual's prior learning and may grant credit towards satisfying the requirements for a higher education program, where that learning is considered equivalent to the content and learning outcomes prescribed for modules within that program. For full details regarding SAE's policy on recognition of prior learning and credit transfers, please visit our website.

Applies to:

  • All Applicants

Special consideration

Institutional access and equity queries should be directed to:

Additional information

Kickstarter Scholarship

SAE's Kickstarter Scholarship was created to reward high-achieving Year 12 students commencing a full-time Bachelor's degree. There is one partial tuition scholarship available per SAE campus, six in total, valued at $12,000 towards tuition fees.

Creative First Nations Scholarship

The Creative First Nations scholarship is awarded to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students, who have shown high academic achievement, strong leadership skills and a creative passion. The aim of this scholarship is to assist First Nations Australians by providing them with the opportunity to develop skills and achieve their goals within the creative media industry.

Creators in Technology Scholarship

SAE's Creators in Technology Scholarship supports and celebrates future creative innovators in technology. Available to full-time domestic students commencing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or VFX & Virtual Production, the Creators in Technology Scholarship is valued at $12,000 towards tuition fees.

English Language Requirements

International students must provide evidence of English language proficiency. Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia with overseas qualifications from countries where English is not the standard language of instruction may also be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency.

Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications

Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia with overseas qualifications from countries where English is not the standard language of instruction are required to provide an official translation of their education records. They may also be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency.

Excellence in Creative Media Scholarship

SAE's Excellence in Creative Media Scholarship is designed to support full-time domestic students commencing a Bachelor's degree. The scholarship covers the full tuition costs of successful applicants.

Enrolment

Fees and payments

Tuition fees are paid in instalments at the beginning of each trimester, with the first payment due on the course commencement date. Alternatively, students may apply for FEE-HELP. Contact SAE on 1800 723 338 to request the Fee Schedule or visit our website. Australian or New Zealand citizens or holders of a humanitarian visa may be eligible to pay tuition fees via FEE-HELP for higher education courses offered at SAE University College.

Acceptance of Offer

Successful applicants will receive an email (to the email address supplied in their VTAC Course Application) with offer acceptance information and details about when and how to enrol.

Recognition of Prior Learning & Credit Transfer

Credit transfer allows you to count previous education or training in a similar field or topic towards part of a degree or other qualification. This can reduce the number of subjects you have to do to gain your qualification. You will need statements of academic achievement to support your request for credit.

Student and campus services

Student Services

SAE University College offers all students a range of services to not only support your learning and experience, but your health and wellbeing too. Services include: time and study management skills, accommodation, transport and local services, healthy and effective study practices, student admissions and enrolments, fees and payments, timetables, graduation and confidential liaison for contact to professional services in health, social services, finance and counselling.

Financial assistance

Scholarships

Institutional scholarships queries should be directed to:

The SAE Scholarship Program invests in future industry professionals, rewarding creative skill, academic excellence and strong leadership. SAE University College offers a range of domestic scholarships to assist students during their studies, including full and partial tuitions.

SAE Scholarships are available for students commencing 2026, at all SAE camuses and in all study areas.

For more information about eligibility criteria and terms and conditions please visit our website.

FEE-HELP

Eligible students can borrow up to the FEE-HELP limit to pay their tuition fees for courses. SAE offers Diplomas, Associate Degrees, Bachelors and Masters programs that as Higher Education qualifications are eligible for full fee funding assistance under FEE HELP.

Student profile

Further information