SAE University College
SAE Brisbane Cnr Jane Street and Riverside Drive WEST END QLD 4101 Australia
About
SAE University College – Leaders in Creative Media and Technology
Renowned for producing career-ready graduates now working with Netflix, Nike, Ubisoft, Sony Music, and Warner Brothers, SAE University College offers practical, industry-connected learning.
Guided by working industry professionals, our students gain real-world experience using cutting-edge tools in small, collaborative classes, with embedded placements and fast-tracked pathways to help them enter the workforce sooner.
Study Animation, Audio, Computer Science, Creative Industries, Design, Film, Games, Information Technology, Music, and VFX & Virtual Production, and develop the expertise to land your dream role in the technology and creative industries.
• No ATAR required: Don’t let an ATAR define your potential. We take into consideration your background, interest in creative media & technology, and your drive to succeed.
• Build a killer portfolio: Start developing a professional portfolio from day one using industry-standard tech and tools in real-world studio environments.
• Graduate job-ready: Our courses are designed with real industry jobs in mind. Create using professional project briefs and access exclusive work placements to build your network and enhance your career prospects.
• Exclusive industry connections: SAE has a range of partnerships with top-tier companies such as FIN VFX, BIGSOUND, CARRIAGEWORKS, RISING, AACTA & Very Short Film Festival.
• Local campuses with a global network: With campuses in Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth – plus online and blended learning options – SAE connects over 12,500 students globally across 47 campuses in 20 countries.
• Support when you need it: We offer comprehensive student support, including academic support, disability services, counselling, and career guidance, to assist students throughout their educational journey.
SAE grad stats:
• 83.7% developed industry-ready skills (2.4% above national average)
• 86.5% valued our expert mentors & hands-on learning (1.1% above national average)
• 85.4% loved our tech, tools & facilities (3.1% above national average)
• 81.8% felt supported inside & outside the classroom (10.4% above national average)
*QILT Data Source (Undergraduate/Creative Arts)
About SAE Brisbane
Located in the creative hub of West End, our campus at SAE Brisbane features state-of-the-art facilities for audio, film, animation, design and emerging tech, including:
• Six large digital and analog recording studios
• Post-production suite with AVID S6 for 5.1 surround sound film mixing
• Industry-standard Cyclorama film studio & large soundstage
• Film theatrette with cinema seating
• VR headsets: Oculus Rift, Quests & HTC Vive
• DSLR cameras, Wacom tablets & industry-standard design tools
• Student Learning Centre & on-campus café.
Visit sae.edu.au/campuses/brisbane for more info.
To visit our Brisbane campus and have the opportunity to ask our Course Advisors any questions you have about studying at SAE, book an exclusive campus tour here.
SAE Scholarships
At SAE, we believe big dreams shouldn’t come with big barriers. Our range of scholarships and bursaries are here to support future creators and innovators, with financial assistance designed to help students focus more on their craft and less on their fees. Explore our scholarship opportunities.
Upcoming events
Change of Preference Online Session – Online on Friday 12 Dec: Find out how to study at SAE, even if your ATAR wasn’t what you expected. Learn about entry pathways, scholarships, and next steps in this quick online info session.
Info Night, On-Campus on Thursday 15 Jan – Visit SAE Brisbane’s West End campus! Explore our creative courses, meet expert staff and students, and discover how you can turn your passion into a real career in the creative media or tech industries.
Explore all our upcoming events.
Admission Criteria
To be offered a place in a course you must meet the course entrance requirements and be selected in competition with other eligible applicants. SAE admission criteria vary depending on the course chosen. Check the course description for entry requirements relevant to that program and visit the SAE website.
SAE offers opportunities for prospective students with considerable industry experience and/or previous academic qualifications to apply for credit transfer or recognition of prior learning. For details read ‘Advanced standing’ below.
SAE recognises that preparation for study is not restricted to formal educational attainment and that valuable cognitive and skills development can be gained through experience.
SAE will review applications on a case-by-case basis if the applicant:
- is at least 18 years of age
- does not have formal qualifications for entry
- seeks admission to courses on the basis of aptitude for higher learning and skills development through professional, work, life experience and non-accredited study.
To apply via an Experience Based Entry, students are required to undertake an interview with an assigned representative of SAE and provide supporting evidence that may include:
- records of any formal qualifications attained
- evidence of any informal studies undertaken
- employment references relevant to the chosen field of study
- a curriculum vitae.
In addition, candidates may also be asked to undertake an exam or written assignment to satisfactorily demonstrate capacity to meet the course requirements.
In all cases, Experienced Based Entry into a higher education course will only be granted to students with at least a Year 10 level of schooling.
To set up an Experienced Based Entry meeting, contact SAE on 1800 723 338.
Applicants must prove completion of Year 12 by providing a copy of a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education that has been awarded by an agency or authority of the correspondent state of territory.
Australian Year 12 students
Applicants who are Australian Year 12 students, or have previously undertaken Year 12, are assessed on the basis of successful completion of Year 12 and a phone-based or campus interview.
We hold interviews with all prospective students to ensure we can meet their expectations and education goals. The interview is informal and helps us to understand personal motivations, previous study, relevant experience and expected course outcomes. For further information, visit the SAE website.
Applicants with overseas Year 12 study
Visit the SAE website for information on overseas secondary qualifications.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Creative First Nations Scholarship
First Nations scholarships are awarded to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students who have shown high academic achievement, strong leadership skills and a creative passion during secondary school. The aim of this scholarship is to assist First Nations students and provide them with an opportunity to develop skills and achieve their goals within the creative media industry. For terms and conditions, visit the SAE website.
Acceptance of an offer
Applicants who meet the entry requirements will receive a letter of offer, which details important information such as course, campus, indicative cost, and acceptance and enrolment procedures. For more information visit sae.edu.au/admissions/application-process.
Deferment
Deferment is available to all applicants, for up to one year only.
Credit transfer
Prospective students with considerable industry experience and/or previous academic qualifications can apply for credit transfer or recognition of prior learning. The precise nature of credit will vary according to individual circumstances and depends on the course you are applying for.
Applicants who hold a qualification from another accredited institution, or have formally completed components of another qualification, should submit certified evidence of those achievements to SAE.
Applications for advanced standing must be made at enrolment and will be reviewed by the relevant Campus Academic Coordinator who will make an appropriate determination about the amount and kind of work that will have to be undertaken in order to complete the qualification sought.
Fees and charges
For fee information, visit the SAE website.
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.
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
Contact SAE on 1800 723 338 to request the Fee Schedule or visit the SAE website.
Youth and student allowances
For details of Youth Allowance, Austudy and ABSTUDY, visit the Department of Human Services website.
Loans
FEE-HELP is available for higher education courses offered at SAE. Australian or New Zealand citizens or holders of a humanitarian visa may be eligible to pay tuition fees via FEE-HELP. For further information, visit Study Assist.
Scholarships
SAE offers scholarships to outstanding creative media and technology applicants. SAE scholarships are awarded to recognise creative and technical talent coupled with academic excellence and outstanding leadership. For more details, visit the SAE website.
Course admission information
For course admission information, refer to the individual course entry in Course Search.
The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students to SAE. It provides data on students who commenced undergraduate study and passed the census date for semester 1, 2025, including those admitted through all offer rounds, across all Australian campuses and international students studying in Australia.
| STUDENT PROFILE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Applicant background | Trimester 1 intake 2025 | |
| Number of students | Percentage of all students | |
| (A) Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) | 102 | 15.32% |
| (B) Vocational education and training (VET) study | 82 | 12.31% |
| (C) Work and life experience (Admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories) | 160 | 24.02% |
| (D) Recent secondary education: Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR/selection rank (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) | N/A | N/A |
| Admitted where both ATAR/selection rank and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR/selection rank) | N/A | N/A |
| Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR/selection rank was not a factor (e.g. special consideration, audition alone, school recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR/selection rank requirement, VET qualification completed during school) | 299 | 44.90% |
| (E) International students | 23 | 3.45% |
| All students | 666 | 100% |
| Notes:        <5 – The numbers of students is less than five. N/A – Students not accepted in this category. N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than five students. | ||
SAE courses do not have an ATAR requirement.
SAE courses do not have an ATAR requirement.
Key Dates
| Course Offer Dates |
| Term 3 2025 Offers for all September 2025 courses will be made on the following dates:
Term 1 2026 Offers for all February 2026 courses will be made on the following dates:
Term 2 2026 Offers for all May 2026 courses will be made on the following dates:
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Course Vacancies |
| Term 1 2026 All course are open. Term 2 2026 All courses are open. |
Institution Dates |
Trimester 1 2026
Trimester 2 2026
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