Entry Requirements - International

The following admission criteria apply for Vocational Education & Training (VET) courses. (i.e. Certificates or Diplomas):

• Completion of the Australian year 12 High School Certificate (HSC) or its equivalent
  or
• Equivalent to Certificate level II or higher as defined by the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF)
  or
• Mature age over 21 years
  or
  
• On receipt of suitable evidence, SAE shall seek to admit all prospective students (via special entry) who are considered to have a reasonable chance of success in the course.
  and
• International students have to provide additional evidence of language skills (academic IELTS overall band score 5.5 or equivalent)

The following admission criteria apply for Higher Education (HE) courses. (i.e. degrees):

• Completion of the Australian year 12 High School Certificate (HSC) or its equivalent
  or
• Completion of Certificate level IV or higher as defined by the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF)
  or
• Mature age over 21 years
  and
• International students have to provide additional evidence of language skills (academic IELTS overall band score 6.0 or equivalent)

On receipt of suitable evidence, SAE Institute shall seek to admit all prospective students (via special entry) who are considered to have a reasonable chance of success in the program. All applications must be supported by verified copies of original documents.

Admission to a course may be denied if the applicant has not demonstrated sufficient proficiency in previous studies. A registration may be denied or cancelled if statements made by students in their admission applications are shown to be false.

Acceptance of a place in a course, by signing and submitting the Admission Agreement to SAE Administration, shall be taken to constitute acceptance of all published regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to SAE programs. SAE policies and procedures are published available here

SAE Institute is proud to offer a new pathway initiative for graduates of selected SAE courses in the United States (US) that will give them the opportunity to further their undergraduate studies at one of our international degree-granting locations. Students who have successfully completed either the Audio Technology Program (Diploma) or the Audio Technology Program Associate’s Degree will now have the option to transfer to our Bachelor of Audio Production (BAP) course, available in campuses throughout Australia as well as Dubai.

The following admission criteria apply for the Credit Transfer Agreement:

• Successful completion of Audio Technology Program (Diploma) from SAE Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New York City or San Francisco
  or
• Successful completion of an Audio Technology Program Associate’s Degree from SAE Atlanta
  

For more information please refer to the US CTA Information Brochure or contact your preferred campus directly.

All successful applicants must be proficient in writing, reading and speaking English. For applicants whose first language is not English, the following indicators of proficiency are acceptable:

For Vocational Education & Training (VET) courses

• academic IELTS - Band 5.5.
• TOEFL - Paper Based: 523; Computer Based: 193

For Higher Education (HE) courses

• Academic IELTS - Band 6.0.
• Cambridge ESOL Certificate of Proficiency - Grade C;
• Certificate in Advanced English - Grade B.
• TOEFL - Paper Based: 550; Computer Based: 213; Internet Based: 79

Visit the following websites links for more information on the examinations:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Cambridge ESOL Examinations
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

SAE recommends that all commencing students, in all HE Courses, at all SAE Institutes in Australia, should have access to a specified laptop (normally a high-end Macintosh) computer and software, throughout the duration of their studies.
SAE offers special laptop deals to new students at significantly discounted rates - please contact SAE for details. Conditions apply and the offer may vary from course to course and intake to intake.