SAE Institute South Africa

SAE is the world’s leading educator in creative media industries. Established in 1976, we now span the globe with 47 Campuses in 23 Countries.

Our campuses offer higher education qualifications and short courses in animation, filmmaking, and sound production, and we enrol students from all across the globe who seek a life changing experience in our spectacular facilities, supported and mentored by an extremely experienced and compassionate staff, in one of the most beautiful locations in the world.

At SAE we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional programs in world-class facilities. We ensure our students receive an outstanding education, internationally recognised qualifications, and industry-relevant skills.

Our graduates really do have the competitive edge.

In accordance with regulations governing South African higher education, SAE Institute South Africa is required to name its 1-year qualifications Higher Certificates. These qualifications are identical to the Diploma qualifications offered at SAE Institutes worldwide.

Special note: if time or finance is a challenge, you are most welcome to enroll for individual Module/s (subjects) at a time, instead of the full-time study load. With this approach you can study towards your qualification as your time and finances allow. Please note: a student choosing this approach will need to select their study pathway in consultation with the Head of Academics.

SAE Institute’s curricula enjoy world renown as we set the benchmark in stellar higher education by combining technology, art, academics, and business, into everything we do.
All of our lecturers are highly credible industry professionals, who are passionate about lifelong learning, mentorship, and making a very valuable contribution to the Film and Music industries in Africa.
We eat, breathe, and sleep animation, visual effects, filmmaking, music production, and sound engineering at SAE, so if these are careers that interest you, then you have come to the right place.