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  • Comment: Secondary, independent, reliable sources are required and should be used throughout the article. Any website containing sae.edu.au cannot establish the subject's notability as its written by the subject itself, and generally should be avoided as references.
    There's a good chunk of this article that is not referenced, such as the faculties and notable people sections. If a good source cannot be provided for each, the material in question should be removed. Utopes (talk / cont) 22:40, 8 September 2024 (UTC)

SAE University College
File:SAE University College.png
Former name
SAE Institute, SAE Technology College (1976)[1]
TypePrivate
Established1 January 1976; 48 years ago (1976-01-01)
Founder
AccreditationTEQSA
Students3,000 (2023)[3]
Undergraduatesc. 2,500 (2023)[3]
Postgraduatesc. 500 (2023)[3]
Address
Jane St, West End QLD 4101
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4101
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CampusCity
Websitewww.sae.au
Logotype of SA University College

SAE University College is a private university college with multiple campuses across Australia and Dubai, specializing in creative media education and computer science. It emerged as a distinct entity in 2023 following the division of SAE Institute operations by Navitas Limited.

History

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SAE University College traces its origins back to 1976 when Tom Misner founded the School of Audio Engineering (SAE) in Sydney, Australia. Initially focused on audio engineering, SAE rapidly expanded its offerings and geographic footprint, establishing campuses across Australia, Europe, Asia, and North America over the following decades.

In 2010, SAE was acquired by Navitas Limited, an Australian education services company.[4] This acquisition spurred further global expansion, with Navitas opening new campuses and acquiring additional education providers.

In 2022, Navitas restructured SAE's operations, selling the United Kingdom and mainland Europe campuses to AD Education, a subsidiary of the France-based private equity firm Ardian.[5] This split allowed Navitas to focus on its core operations in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the US, where it retained control over SAE Creative Media Institute.

On December 22, 2023, SAE Creative Media Institute in Australia was granted the status of a University College by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA), becoming one of only seven institutions in Australia to hold this title.[6] This change marked a significant milestone in the institution's evolution, elevating its status within the higher education sector and reaffirming its commitment to providing high-quality creative media education.

Campuses and Affiliations

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SAE University College operates multiple campuses across Australia and Dubai, continuing to offer industry-focused programs in areas such as audio engineering, film production, game development, and more.

SAE University College maintains several key partnerships with universities worldwide, enabling it to offer accredited degree programs. In Australia, it is fully accredited to award its own Bachelor's and Master's degrees.[7] The institution's Dubai campus offers degree certification in partnership with Middlesex University.

Academic faculties

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The university college has four faculties:

  • Animation
  • Audio
  • Computer Science
  • Design
  • Film
  • Games
  • Web & Mobile

Notable people

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SAE University College has produced several prominent alumni, including Oscar-winning sound engineers, Grammy-winning composers, and influential figures in the global music and film industries.[8][9]

References

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  1. ^ "Our history".
  2. ^ "Tom Misner". 20 April 2022.
  3. ^ a b c "Facts and figures". Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  4. ^ "SAE Group Acquired By Navitas In Global Education Expansion". ProSoundWeb. 17 December 2010. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
  5. ^ "Navitas announces sale of SAE creative media operations in Europe and the UK to Ardian". Navitas. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
  6. ^ "SAE is now a University College - SAE Creative Media Institute". SAE Australia. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
  7. ^ "SAE is now a University College - SAE Creative Media Institute". SAE Australia. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
  8. ^ "Grammy Award winning Thomas Juth chats inspiration and contrasts…". SAE Institute. 27 April 2016. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
  9. ^ a b Basheer, David (13 June 2023). "David Basheer shares his path to success in sports broadcasting". SAE Australia (Interview). Interviewed by De Silva, Barry. Retrieved 21 July 2023. Cite error: The named reference "silva" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  10. ^ "Grammy Award winning Thomas Juth chats inspiration and contrasts…". SAE Institute. 27 April 2016. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
  11. ^ "Emmy Award Winning Show Bluey Sound Designer". SAE Institute. 27 January 2023. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
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