SAE INTERNATIONAL
STUDY TOUR
ABOUT SAE’S INTERNATIONAL STUDY TOUR
Ever dreamed of studying at an SAE campus abroad and connecting with our global creative community? Ready to embark on an immersive journey and explore the vibrant culture of a new destination?
SAE University College is excited to offer a new undergraduate unit for Australian students: The International Study Tour to Berlin, home of Germany’s dynamic arts and creative media culture.
During this exclusive 10-day tour, SAE students will gain invaluable insights into Berlin’s culture, society, and creative industries, while participating in educational activities at SAE campuses in Germany.
This immersive, hands-on experience will broaden your global perspective and deepen your understanding of diverse cultural settings –
a major advantage in today’s interconnected creative media and technology landscape.
With limited spots available, the International Study Tour unit offers two intakes per year: the first in Trimester 1 (March) and the second in Trimester 3 (October), each around Week 7 of the trimester.
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WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?
With limited places available, to be considered for this study tour you must:
- Be a domestic SAE student currently enrolled in:
- A bachelors degree in any discipline, OR
- An associate degree in Creative Industries, Audio or Music
- Have completed 80 credit points*
- Have a valid passport before applying for this unit.
This unit is not available to students enrolled in a diploma or Dubai course. It is also not available to students on study visas.
*Conditions apply for fast-tracked students wanting to study this unit in their third trimester
What our students say about the tour
“My time in Berlin has significantly influenced my creative, professional, and personal growth. Witnessing how art has emerged from deep historical trauma was profoundly transformative. The experience reshaped my creative outlook, helping me embrace the value of being bold outspoken and authentically myself.”
“The Berlin Tour helped me reconnect with my artistry, my vision and my purpose. I especially loved connecting with each and every person I met through this once and a lifetime experience. I am so grateful to have been apart of this trip and look forward to returning again.”
“I feel the tour effectively met each goal. Everything we did, as a group or separately, was reflected upon thoroughly and thoughtfully. By meeting our own personal goals we were able to expand our own knowledge and experience and apply what we learnt to our future goals and creative responses. All of us can effectively discuss the trip and the impact it impressed upon us too.”
“Looking back at this experience I’m so glad I took the jump and played. It was seriously out of my comfort zone, but I ended up making so many networks with different DJs and even event organisers. I can happily now put on my DJ resume that, yes, I’ve played in Berlin too!”
“For me, I took a lot away from the people I met on this trip. I made new friendships, met people with similar disciplines and interests. I mainly took away from them a new perspective that most of the time when you feel nervous or are stepping outside of your comfort zone, other people are doing that too and a lot of the time we’re all in the same boat.”
UNIT INFORMATION
| Study Areas | Animation, Audio, Computer Science, Design, Film, Games, Music, Creative Industries, VFX & Virtual Production |
| Available at | Sydney, Melbourne, Byron Bay, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide |
| Student Type | Domestic / Undergraduate |
| Trimesters Available | Trimester 1 (March) Trimester 3 (October) |
| Credit Points | 10 |
| FEE-HELP | This unit is FEE-HELP eligible for students who qualify for FEE-HELP. Students who do not qualify for FEE-HELP will be required to pay the full fee upfront, on or before the commencement of the trimester. |
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FAQS ABOUT SAE’S INTERNATIONAL STUDY TOUR
Refer to the eligibility section on this page.
Yes, there will be a waiting list. We will be in touch with applicants if a spot opens up after the deadline.
Yes. It can be used as an elective option.
Yes. Like all units, this unit has assessable project elements they must complete. Significant amounts of the project work will be completed on the study tour trip. The unit guide outlines all project details – check out the Student Portal for more information.
While this is subject to flight times, the study tour will include roughly 10 days in a German city that hosts an SAE campus.
SAE will cover most of the tour costs including:
- Return flights from your nearest Australian city to the host city in Germany
- Accommodation (Twin share)
- Return transfers from and to airport/hotel
- Breakfasts at the hotel (8 breakfasts)
- Travel insurance.
As part of the study tour, you’ll be required to pay for:
- Lunches and dinners
- Additional meals and snacks
- Recreational activities
- Souvenirs and incidentals
- Entry to some museums and galleries.
SAE will provide students with a $500 scholarship to cover on-the-ground costs while in Berlin.
Yes, you will share a room with a travel mate unless organised prior. There is a single room supplementary payment of $600 – for more details, check out the application form in the Student Portal.
No. All students must return on their allocated flight to successfully complete the unit.
No. This trip is exclusively for SAE students.
Before you apply for the study tour unit, you’ll need a valid passport.
We will travel as a group to Hamburg, but for the rest of the tour, students must remain in the host city.
Apart from standard travel materials, you should bring any equipment you find useful based on your SAE discipline (e.g. laptop, iPad, headphones, notebooks, etc). Just remember you’ll have a checked baggage limit of 20 kilogram!
You’ll also have access to facilities at the SAE campus. Prior to the trip, we will confirm the specifics of what facilities are available.
We recommend checking out the local weather before you pack your bags, however, here’s a general guide on what to conditions to expect in Germany.
March and October both fall into transitional months in Germany, with spring and autumn delivering cool temperatures and the potential for some rain. With an average low of 5° and a high of 15° Celsius, it’s best to pack some warm layers and consider bringing a waterproof jacket with you.
