SAE Institute Dubai · Dubai, United Arab Emirates We'll get you into SAE Institute Dubai on a single application — or refund our service fee
A partner agreement directly with the university. No middlemen, no double commissions — you pay only the university itself. Support from application to landing.
Scholarships for Kazakhstanis — up to $4,000
The StudyRoom service is free: the university pays the commission. Click a scholarship to see the conditions.
- до $4,000 SAE Creative Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based award for outstanding portfolio applicants to SAE Dubai bachelor programs in Audio, Film, Animation, Games, Design or Music.
Details → - до $2,500 SAE Early Application Discount
Tuition reduction for international students who apply and pay registration fees before the early-bird deadline of each intake.
Details → - до $3,000 SAE Foundation-to-Bachelor Progression Award
Scholarship for Foundation Course graduates progressing directly into an SAE Dubai bachelor degree.
Details → - до $2,000 SAE Women in Creative Media Award
Award supporting female applicants pursuing careers in audio engineering, film production, games design and animation.
Details →
Programme from $1,500 + housing
Same scenario, with a scholarship applied
Scholarships can be combined — an exact estimate is available from your advisor.
39 programmes across 15 fields
Bachelor's, master's and preparatory programmes for those with IELTS below 6.5 or who need a bridging year.
Admission requirements
Documents and scores
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- School certificate / diploma
certificate with no low grades (≈4.0+/5) guideline -
- IELTS
from 6 - Motivation letter
1 page- References
1–2 from teachers / employer- Proof of funds
~$15,000 held for 28+ days
IELTS below 6? That's not a blocker.
Via Foundation (1 year) you can enrol with IELTS from 6, via Pre-Master's — from 5.5–6.0. After the pathway — a guaranteed progression to a bachelor's or master's.
* The GPA threshold is to be confirmed — this university does not publish an exact value. Your manager will clarify it individually.
Who has already enrolled through us
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We help Kazakhstani school and university graduates enrol at universities abroad since 2015. We work directly — no resale of services.
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Housing & campuses (click for details)
Where to live — real prices
Резиденция-партнёр SAE рядом с кампусом в Dubai Knowledge Park — single и shared studios, Wi-Fi и housekeeping включены.
Современная студенческая резиденция Uninest в Dubailand — gym, pool, study lounges; shuttle до Knowledge Park.
Гендерно-раздельные студенческие резиденции MyRoom в Al Barsha — 10–15 минут до SAE Dubai на такси/метро.
Принимающая семья в Dubai через службу поддержки студентов SAE — питание и комната.
Campuses — where lectures take place
Кампус SAE Dubai в Dubai Knowledge Park — профессиональные audio-студии (SSL, Audient), film/animation/games-лаборатории, design-студии, лекционные залы. Projec…
SAE Institute Dubai
SAE Institute Dubai (SAE University College Dubai) is a higher-education provider focused exclusively on creative media — audio, film, animation, games, design, music and computer science. SAE was founded in Sydney in 1976 and now operates more than 40 campuses worldwide; the Dubai campus opened in Dubai Knowledge Park in 2008 and is the leading creative-media institution in the UAE.
All bachelor programs follow SAE's signature accelerated, project-based learning model — collaborative coursework with industry-standard equipment, three intakes per year (February, May, September) and no traditional exams. Students graduate with a portfolio rather than a transcript-only credential.
Studios are equipped with SSL and Audient consoles for audio; full film and broadcast suites; games engines and animation pipelines used in industry. Faculty are practicing professionals from the UAE's creative sector, and the campus runs continuous masterclasses with regional and international industry guests.
Rankings and facts
- Founded 1976 (Sydney); Dubai campus opened 2008
- #1 creative-media institution in the UAE
- Accredited via TEQSA (Australian standards) — self-accrediting
- Project-based learning, no exams, portfolio outcome
- Three intakes/year: February, May, September
- Bachelor programs in Audio, Film, Animation, Games, Design, Music, Computer Science
- Industry-standard SSL / Audient audio studios
- Located in Dubai Knowledge Park free zone
Visa, insurance, documents
Студенческая виза
+Тип Tier 4/Student. Готовим CAS-номер от университета, помогаем с заявлением и собеседованием. Срок оформления — 3-4 недели.
Медицинская страховка
+NHS-плата (IHS) включена в стоимость визы. Дополнительная страховка — по желанию.
Перевод документов
+Переводим аттестат/диплом, апостилируем при необходимости. Работаем с проверенными бюро в Алматы и Астане.
Финансовое подтверждение
+Выписка со счёта на 28+ дней. Сумма зависит от города (~£1334/мес для Лондона, ~£1023/мес для остальных).
When to apply to SAE Institute Dubai
Application deadlines
- 1 September 2027 9 progs.
Dates are collected from official sources and aggregators and may change — confirm during a consultation.
10–12 months before start
Shortlisting programmes and universities, checking requirements and deadlines on official sites.
8–10 months before
Applying directly to the university, sitting a language test (IELTS/TOEFL) and subject exams.
4–6 months before
Receiving an offer, gathering financial documents, applying for a student visa.
1–2 months before
Visa, booking accommodation, flight.
SAE Institute Dubai on the map
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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