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Time to take charge of your creative future and just make the first move towards your dream career.

Whether you’re keen to push your creative limits in Film, Music, or Design, or you’re ready to become the next tech trailblazer in Computer Science, Games, or VFX, it all starts at SAE University College.
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Undergraduate degrees and courses

Explore our range of creative and technology disciplines to find a study pathway that lights you up.
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Animation Animation Animation courses that will render the career you want.
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Group Audio Audio courses that will give your audio career some serious noise.
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Computer Science Turn your technical talents into a thriving career.
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CI Dark Creative Industries Multidisciplinary courses that’ll allow you to be creative with your career.
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Group 3 Design Design courses that have the path to your design career laid out.
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Group 4 Film Film courses that have everything from concept to the final cut.
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Group 5 Games Game development and design courses to get your career ahead of the game.
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Group 6 Music Music courses that will get your music career on track.
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VFX & Virtual Production Embrace the latest technologies to engineer the impossible.
A man is holding a sketchpad and drawing on the pad with pen and looking down
Animation Animation Animation courses that will render the career you want.
Man wearing a hat and spectacle sits with outstretched arms on audio console.
Group Audio Audio courses that will give your audio career some serious noise.
Man wearing glasses sit in front of magnifying glass holding a motherboard. A solder machines and pliers on desk
Computer Science Turn your technical talents into a thriving career.
Woman in costume and in a set stands in front of person with camera - the viewfinder is visible and of woman's face.
CI Dark Creative Industries Multidisciplinary courses that’ll allow you to be creative with your career.
Person drawing in a sketch pad on desk in front of keyboard
Group 3 Design Design courses that have the path to your design career laid out.
Woman wearing orange leather jacket sits cross legged on floor holding paper and laptop. A blue pen is in her right hand as she looks down at paper and pen
Group 4 Film Film courses that have everything from concept to the final cut.
Man stands wearing VR headset and tracking gloves
Group 5 Games Game development and design courses to get your career ahead of the game.
Woman wearing glasses standing above and looking down at keyboard. She appears to be playing the keyboard - her fingers are on the keys.
Group 6 Music Music courses that will get your music career on track.
Three monitors are in front on desk. Two mixing consoles in front of person looking down at paper. Paper on table
VFX & Virtual Production Embrace the latest technologies to engineer the impossible.
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Animation

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Audio

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Computer Science

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Creative Industries

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Design

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Film

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Games

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Music

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VFX & Virtual Production

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Have questions?

We’ve got the answers! Check out our FAQs below.

There are two ways you can apply to study at SAE, depending on where you live:

  • If you’re an Australian Year 12 student in Victoria, you must submit your application through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).
  • If you’re an Australian Year 12 student living outside of Victoria, you can:

1. Apply via your state’s Tertiary Admissions Centre (TAC), OR
2. Apply directly to SAE by clicking any of the Apply Now links throughout our website.

SAE has three intakes per year: February, May and September. Short courses and certificates courses may have different intake timings.

View our Academic Calendar for trimester start dates or contact your campus for further information.

SAE has six Australian campus locations – Adelaide, Brisbane, Byron Bay, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. Each campus is equipped with the tech, tools and expert teachers to help you get the most out of your studies.

No, you don’t need an ATAR to study with us.

At SAE, we consider your creative potential and commitment to the creative and technology industries, not just your academic history.

Check out our full list of domestic student entry requirements.

Eligible students can apply for a FEE-HELP loan to defer their course fees.

For more information, check out SAE’s Guide: eCAF and FEE-HELP.

Our Early Entry Program allows you to secure your place at SAE before you’ve finished Year 12, helping you lock in your future and relieve some of the stress that can come with exams.

To learn more about the program, including full eligibility criteria, visit our Early Entry Program page.

Why Study at SAE?

As the only University College delivering creative and technology courses nationwide, SAE stands out from the crowd. Our unique approach to tech and creative media equips you with the practical skills, real-world experience and industry connections you need to make your mark in your chosen industry.

Cross-discipline collaboration
Create portfolio-worthy projects with your peers across creative & tech disciplines.
Study now, pay later
FEE-HELP and scholarship opportunities available.
Graduate career ready
Real-world project briefs and industry placements to set you up for success.
State-of-the-art facilities
Learn using industry-standard tech and tools found in real studio environments.
Enhanced reputation
SAE's University College status gives you a competitive edge in the industry.
Guidance beyond textbooks
Our teachers are more than just educators – they're working industry professionals.

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