The SAE Institute (SAE, formerly also known as the School of Audio Engineering and the SAE Technology College) is a private college with campuses and facilities, including licensed franchise operations, in 50 cities in 20 countries. It was founded in 1976 in Sydney by sound engineer, record producer, and businessman Tom Misner. It offers courses in audio engineering, 3D animation, multimedia, graphic design, game design, digital filmmaking, and music production.

SAE was established by Tom Misner in 1976 in Sydney, converting a small advertising studio into a classroom. Over the next six years, campuses in Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth were established. In the mid-1980s, SAE began opening colleges outside of Australia, including locations in London, Munich, Frankfurt, Vienna, Berlin, Auckland, and Glasgow. In the 1990s, SAE opened a European head office in Amsterdam, and locations were opened in Paris, Hamburg, Z&uuml;rich, Hobart, Cologne, Stockholm, and Milan. SAE also began expanding into Asia in the 1990s, opening locations in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. In the late 1990s, SAE formed the SAE Entertainment Company and launched full university degree programs with the co-operation of Southern Cross University and Middlesex University. In 1999, SAE began opening facilities in the United States, and over the following decade opened locations in Nashville, Miami, San Francisco, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Chicago. In 2000, SAE began licensing franchise schools in India, opening four that year. In 2000s, locations were opened in Liverpool, Madrid, Brussels, Bangkok, Leipzig, Barcelona, Dubai, Amman, Cape Town, Istanbul, and Serbia. Licence agreements were signed for new schools in Qatar, Bogot&aacute; Colombia, Mexico, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. The Dubai branch offers degree certification accredited by Middlesex University. In the 2000s SAE also acquired QANTM, an Australian production, media and training company, and relocated its head office to Littlemore Park, Oxford and its headquarters to Byron Bay, Australia.

Facts -

1. The SAE Alumni Association includes 15, 000 graduates and industry professionals.

2. The SAE Alumni Convention is an international creative industries event, with international guest speakers, notable alumni and exclusive exhibitions

. 3. SAE sponsors the national unsigned music competition Top of the Ox, in association with record label Crash Records and other organisations.

4. Navitas, an educational services company bought the SAE Institute in 2010. 5. In 2000, SAE opened four schools in India.

Top 5 reasons to select this university -

1. SAE Institute focusses on your need to learn and not on any previous experience. Since, there is no previous experience required, an applicant from any field can take admission based on their entrance exam results.

2. In case you need to defer, the maximum time period allowed for deference is 12 months.

3. Since the courses teach you the basics and then build on it, you can have an in-depth about the subject of your study and you are never at a disadvantage if you don&#39;t have prior experience.

4. SAE Institute guarantees &quot;hands-on, industry focused, and personalized curriculum&quot; that is made to equip the students with practical knowledge.

5. As a student, you would never lack exposure as the Institute organises regular industry networking events, alumni festivals, and job fairs.

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On-campus facilities -

On-campus accomodation is not available but the official website has ample information for its international students about securing the right accomodation facility for themselves.

Off-campus facilities -

Based on the campus you want to apply to, the Institute website has provided a link to an accomodation guide. You can find various available options through the links provided on the website. Links to facebook groups are also made available so that you can connect with potential flatmates. The Institute has also differentiated between private and shared accomodation. 1. Shared rental accommodation: They advise contacting letting agents. Moreover, sharing costs would be benficial for those of you on a budget.

2. Private Accomodation: Links to private housing campany websites that provide housing based on student needs are made available.&nbsp;

Food facilities (Availability of vegetarian/Indian food) -

Indian food is a celebrated cuisine around the globe. You can easily find Indian restaurants in the vicinity of your campus if you are feeling homesick.

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1. Mark Paterson, sound engineer, OSCAR and BAFTA winner.

2. Pier Conari, Film maker, camera operator, gaffer

Since there is no mentioned application fee, any interested candidate can apply to a course of their choice. However, they are required to be prepared with the following to gain admission:

1. Academic transcript from a governement recognised institution.

&nbsp;2. English proficiency test for english-speaking countries. Reqired level of launguage proficiency in french, spanish, italian for applying to France, Spanish, Italy respectively.

3. Copy of passport for international students.

4. Entrance exam and/or Interview to gain enrollment, depending upon the campus admission guidelines.

Popular majors/top fields of study -

Audio engineering is the top field of study but the institute also specialises in 3D animation, graphic design, game design, music production and digital film-making.

Student gender Number- Ratio -

619:107(Atlanta campus). 163:34 (Nashville campus). 295:64(Chicago campus).

Teacher: Student Number- Ratio -

15:1(Nashville). 14:1(Chicago). 28:1(Atlanta). 17:1(Los Angeles).

1. Paul Mackie, Digital Film Production Lecturer and has worked on projects such as REDCON-1 and Avenger&#39;s Infinity War. Linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/paul-mackie-683803168

For the US campuses, a merit based scholarship is available for both US citizens and International students and will cover 25% of the tuition fees. Procedure: 1. Candidate should be 17 years of age or older, accepted into a full-time SAE Institute Program 2. Complete the Meit-based application 3. Complete and file Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) 3. A Letter of Recommendation (written by someone other than family) should be sent directly to the college to ensure authenticity. 4. Original Essay to be submitted with the application. The essay should be two pages, double spaced with 12-point font on the topic &quot;Why I Should Receive this Scholarship over Another Student.&quot; &lt;break&gt; A Need based scholarship is available for US citizens only. There is also an SAE Institute International Student Scholarship for which the applicant would need to: 1. Be 17 years or older, accepted into a full-time SAE program 2. Complete International Student Scholarship application 3. Be an international student with a valid visa. &lt;break&gt; It should be noted that the availability of financial aid or scholarships vary from campus to campus so we advise you check the campus webpage for more details.

No. of campuses -

With 54 campuses in 28 countries around the world, you will have the opportunity to choose where to study.

Facilities -

The facilities at the SAE Institue specifically cater to providing hands-on experience to each and every student. Labs are open on weekends to allow students flexibilty in their work schedule. Industrial equipment is regularly checked and maintained to ensure that it remains state-of-the-art. Equipments and facilities include the Behringer Eurodesk for sound production, a Film Studio and a Post-Production Suite. A 40-seat theatrette is perfect for a student to present their work to their class. While several facilities may vary from campus to campus, you will have plenty of opportunity to gain experience in any of them.

Campus safety -

SAE Institiute takes your security very seriously. The Institute guarantees strict displinary action against any person who is found to be threatening the campus security. Students are encouraged to directly contact the campus director in case a crime takes place. A security guard is also placed at the campus. All students are required to wear their ID cards at all times and visitors are required to register themselves before gaining entrance into the campus. In case of an evacuation, the students are supposed to follow their teachers or other employees or the evacuation plan found in each room on the campus. Rest assured, your concerns would be heard at any of the SAE Institute&#39;s campuses.

Place description -

The SAE Institute campuses are located in prime locations worldwide. These places are not only famous for being tourists spots but have a cultural history of their own which would give you the chance to learn outside of the classroom as well.

Important landmarks/places nearby -

From museums in France to churches in Italy, you will have plenty of opportunities to explore the city in which you are choosing to study. While countries in Europe are chosen for their rich culture, the multiple locations around the world allow you to choose a place of your choice along while offering you the chance to study what interests you the most. Win-win!

Crime rate -

Since SAE Institute campuses are located in 28 countries in 54 different places, the crime rates vary from location to location. You are recommended to do in-depth research of your own when you have decided on the campus of your choice.

Nearby Airports -

With campuses all around the world, the airports you need to be most familiar with are the nearest international airports which would become a well-known place to you when you commute from the place of your study to your home. If you are taking admission in your country but in a different state, you need to familiarise yourself with the nearest domestic airports in the campus vicinity.

Nearby Subways and train stations -

Nearby train stations or subway station vary from one campus location to the next. You should also be ready for the possibilty of travelling by bus if train or subway is not an option. We recommend you plan your daily commute and expense beforehand to manage your time and expediture.

Internships -

The Instiitute has their own webpage to notify the students of prospective employment or internship opportunities. You can filter your search on basis of location and field of work. Webpage: https://jobs.sae.edu/

Types of companies -

Only those companies that offer employment opportunites in fields taught at SAE Institute are included on the webpage. A student can filter their search based on their area of study. Companies range from audio and web design to game progamming and mobile app development.

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