EDUCATION PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES 2025
Our reputation as the leading specialist in Creative Media and Technology Education comes from almost 50 years of pioneering creative minds.
WHO WE ARE
SAE Institute is a part of Navitas, a global leader in education.
About Navitas
Navitas creates life-changing opportunities for learners around the world to realise their education and career ambitions We’ve worked at the forefront of new learning models for almost 50 years, and understand what our global partners and learners need to succeed now, and in the future
We have developed a reputation for integrity and reliability and the relationships we have developed with partners, governments and industries speak for themselves – some of them are entering their third decade
About SAE
With 47 campuses in 20 countries, SAE has been setting the global benchmark for creative media education since 1976 .
All SAE Institutes deliver cutting edge, innovative and high quality education that is focused to the needs of industry .
Courses are delivered in a range of disciplines including but not limited to Film, Animation, Audio, Computer Science, Games, Design, Music and VFX and more, ranging short courses through to postgraduate qualifications.
With more than 25,000 alumni globally it’s likely an SAE graduate has had an impact on the media you consume in your day-to-day life
About SAE Education Partnerships
SAE partners with established education providers around the world, allowing them to offer SAE programs with the full support of our brand, curriculum, and expertise
Partners benefit from direct access to SAE specialists who provide guidance on program delivery, academic management, and creative media education
While SAE ensures high academic standards, partners have the flexibility to adapt to market needs, move quickly on new opportunities, and tailor their marketing for their students and region
12,500 STUDENTS ANNUALLY ACROSS
47 CAMPUSES IN 20 COUNTRIES
OUR VISION, MISSION & VALUES
Our Vision
To be the world’s leading educator for the creative media industries.
Our Mission
> We provide specialist vocational and higher education courses worldwide to inspire and develop our graduates
> Our courses emphasise practical experience, the needs of students and industry credibility
> Our students access the latest knowledge and outstanding facilities to enhance their skills
> We are globally networked as a professional community in creative media
> Excellence in academic and student services
Our Values
> We have conviction to our purpose and potential
> We demonstrate drive by achieving and advancing together
> We are adventurous in mind and spirit
> We demonstrate rigour in enhancing our professional reputation and credibility
> We are genuine in the way we behave and deliver
> We show respect by celebrating, valuing and caring for people and the environment
SAE INSTITUTE’S GLOBAL FOOTPRINT
Europe
Australia
North America
Atlanta
Chicago
Mexico City
Miami
Nashville
New York
Vancouver
South Africa
Cape Town
Pretoria (coming soon)
Johannesburg
Middle East
Amman
Dubai
Australasia
Adelaide
Auckland
Brisbane
Byron Bay
Jakarta
Melbourne
Perth
Sydney
UK
Glasgow
Leamington Spa
Liverpool
London
Europe
Amsterdam
Athens
Barcelona
Belgrade
Berlin
Bochum
Bordeaux
Cologne
Frankfurt
Geneva
Hamburg
Hanover
Leipzig
Lyon
Madrid
Milan
Munich
Nantes
Nuremberg
Paris
Stuttgart
Tolouse
Vienna
Zurich
CURRENT SAE EDUCATION PARTNER CAMPUSES
SAE provides niche creative media and technology programs to over 12,500 students globally.
This creative community includes 2,500 students across seven SAE Education Partner campuses in the Middle East, Southern Africa, North America, South East Asia and Europe
WHAT WE DELIVER
SAE is the world’s leading provider of creative media education. From short courses to postgraduate qualifications, students at SAE can study a range of programs across key disciplines.
TWO PATHWAYS TO PARTNER WITH SAE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Choose the Accreditation Model that Best Suits Your Campus and Region
As an SAE Education Partner, you have the flexibility to select from two distinct partnership pathways to best meet the educational needs and regulatory requirements of your region
1. Locally Accredited SAE Courses For Partners Seeking Local Accreditation
This model allows Education Partners to adapt SAE’s globally recognised creative media courses to meet local accreditation requirements By pursuing local accreditation, your institution can deliver SAE’s high-quality curricula with the assurance that it aligns with your country’s educational standards
Key Features of Locally Accredited Partnership:
> Customised Course Localisation: Tailor SAE’s course content to meet specific regional and cultural needs
> Full Autonomy in Accreditation: Navigate local accreditation processes with support from SAE’s academic team
> Enhanced Market Relevance: Offer qualifications that are widely recognised and valued within your region
> Access to SAE’s Global Resources: Enjoy operational support, access to SAE’s extensive academic resources, and the use of SAE’s brand
2. Transnational Education (TNE) with TEQSA-Accredited Courses For Partners Offering AustralianAccredited Courses
In this model, your campus delivers TEQSAaccredited courses from SAE University College, enabling students to earn Australian qualifications. This pathway is ideal for Education Partners aiming to attract students seeking an international, industry-relevant education with qualifications recognised in Australia
Key Features of the TNE Model:
> Australian-Accredited Programs: Provide students with qualifications accredited by TEQSA, Australia’s regulatory authority, ensuring high standards and industry credibility
> Streamlined Program Delivery: Offer SAE University College’s curricula as-is, with minimal modifications needed for local requirements.
> Global Recognition: Attract students seeking Australian qualifications that offer flexibility and mobility in global creative industries
> Ongoing Academic Oversight: Benefit from SAE’s academic quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance and excellence in delivery
Why Partner with SAE University College?
Whether through local accreditation or transnational education, partnering with SAE University College connects your institution to a global network of creative media expertise, operational support, and academic excellence
THE EDUCATION PARTNER MODEL
Our partnership model uses a royalty-based approach, with fees calculated as a percentage of revenue, ensuring mutual success and sustainability Partners gain access to SAE’s globally recognised
curriculum, academic expertise, quality assurance, brand recognition, and marketing support to strengthen their position in the creative media education sector
License Agreement
IP Trademark
Policies & Procedures
Operating Guidelines
Academic Quality Assurance
Curricula
EDUCATION
License Agreement
IP Trademark
Policies & Procedures
Operating Guidelines
Academic Quality Assurance
Curricula
TEQSA Accreditation
EDUCATION
Local Accreditation
Campus Operations
Student Recruitment
Marketing
HR
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Marketing
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THE BENEFITS OF BEING AN EDUCATION PARTNER
Comprehensive operational guidelines to assist in campus set-up
An exclusive, defined territory in which to operate
Minimum 10-year term
Access to student academic pathways across SAE campuses globally
Access to operational IT systems and SAE’s global learning and teaching resources
The opportunity to deliver validated international degrees for eligible and approved campuses
Use of the SAE brand and trademark
Access to SAE Global IP including curricula
Operational control over your SAE campus
Access to fee-for-service speciality consultancy services across all aspects of education operations (academic, marketing, sales, finance, human resources)
HOW WE SUPPORT YOU
Operational Assistance
We know that the education and Creative Industry sectors change rapidly That’s why we’re committed to providing relevant and comprehensive operational guidelines to get your campus up and running as soon as possible . To manage this, we have created dedicated resources and references that you can utilise to fit-out your campus, acquire infrastructure, establish policies and procedures, recruit staff and create a sales and marketing plan
In addition to our online resources we can also connect you with SAE consultants who can provide remote or on-the-ground training
Academic Support and Guidance
The SAE Education Partnerships team possesses significant international academic management experience and provides academic support and guidance to Education Partners and key campus academic staff to ensure quality and best practice in all programs, including:
> Academic oversight and quality assurance monitoring, with implementation and maintenance of a robust auditing standards framework
> Distribution and management of curricula with advice on localisation to ensure consistency and quality
> Implementation of academic policies and procedures
> Co-ordination of transnational accreditation where available and eligible
> Assisting Education Partners to obtain necessary local regulatory approvals and accreditation
> Supporting compliance submissions to local regulatory authorities
> Management of applications to other international educational partners for the addition of new programs and sites where eligible and available (for a fee)
Quality Assurance
The SAE Education Partnerships team provides robust and transparent academic oversight and quality assurance monitoring of all Education Partner campuses This is done through annual Quality Assurance and Compliance reviews as well as Regional Assessment Panels where applicable .
It is important to note that the Education Partner is responsible securing the appropriate accreditation in their jurisdiction to allow them to comply and operate as an educational institution . The SAE Education Partnerships team, where possible, will assist prospective Education Partners to secure these local registrations and accreditations and where local regulatory framework allows, also international qualifications.
Professional Advice and Support
Our Education Partnerships team is always onhand to assist you with establishing your business
Our team is based in Australia and we have comprehensive international experience in all facets of education management .
Marketing
SAE already has extensive marketing campaigns around the world that attract international students
You’ll be supplied with full guidelines on use of the SAE brand and trademark as well as practical examples of how you can implement the most effective campaigns to recruit students.
OUR PROVEN TRACK RECORD
At SAE, we know creative media industries graduates need individual practical training We recognised this back in 1976 – that’s why we pioneered our hands-on, industry focused, and personalised curriculum, delivered to you in state-of-the-art facilities
We also get you out of the classroom and into the real world, with professional development opportunities
Award Winners
SAE graduate, Mark Paterson, has gone on to achieve outstanding success in his field after graduating from SAE, collecting the Oscar for Best Soundtrack for his work on Les Miserables
Another recent graduate, Billy Butler, was part of the team that won a BAFTA and an Academy Award for the film ‘Gravity’.
While recognition at this level is something that most people can only dream about, our students have gone on to achieve huge success and enjoyed rewarding careers in a vast amount of areas of the creative media industry
Audio
SAE graduates have worked on numerous audio projects with highly respected artists including
> Beyoncé
> Mariah Carey
> Christina Aguilera
> Backstreet Boys
> Mary J Blige
> James Brown
> George Clinton
> Guns n’ Roses
> Beck
> Björk
> Bush
> Phil Collins
> Eurythmics
> Godsmack
> Macy Gray
Film, Animation and Visual Effects
In film, animation and visual effects, our graduates have worked on productions including
> Pirates of the Caribbean 3
> Transformers
> Guardians of the Galaxy
> Meleficent
> Harry Potter
> Batman Begins
> Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
> The Brothers Grimm
> The Lion King
> The Legend of Zorro
> Thunderbirds
> Kingdom of Heaven
> Lord of the Rings
According to UNESCO, global enrolment in tertiary education has doubled over the in the last two decades, and forecasted to grow from 256M in 2022 to 414M in 2030* Broadly speaking, the growth in private education providers has been faster than that of publicly funded institutes and is expected to continue to rise
Being involved in an education business that can help transform lives is both a rewarding and enriching experience
Not only does education play a critical role in society, it provides individuals with the skills and knowledge to turn their dreams into reality The world of tomorrow will require individuals with different skills sets than what exist today.
In the near future, we won’t have the same jobs that we have today Embracing technology and creativity will help shape the next generation of workers and create employment opportunities at all levels .
By becoming a SAE Education Partner, you are not only accessing one of the world’s fastest growing sectors, you’ll be responsible for contributing to a rapidly expanding global creative economy .
GLOBAL DIGITAL SNAPSHOT
We are consuming content like never before The rise of digital media and new technologies brings with it limitless opportunities for creativity Your opportunity is to be at the cutting edge of creative media education, equipping students with the skills they need to succeed in our ever-changing world
Population
Internet User
Social Media User Identities
Phone Subscribers
8.08 BILLION URBANISATION
5.35 BILLION
5.04
Sources: https://datareportal com/reports/digital-2024-global-overview-report
5.61 BILLION
GLOBAL CULTURAL & CREATIVE INDUSTRIES CONTRIBUTION BY REGION
INTERESTED?
1. Enquire
Register your interest by visiting sae edu au/ educationpartnerships and clicking on the Enquire Now button .
2. Apply
Upon review of your Expression of Interest form, we will email you a ‘Education Partner Application form’ to complete
3. Review
We will review your application in detail and contact you with our feedback
4. Confidentiality Agreement
If you meet our initial criteria, we will ask you to sign a Confidentiality Agreement to ensure the mutual protection of sensitive information
5. Meet with the SAE Education Partnerships Team
You will meet with the Head, Education Partnerships and the Academic Director, Education Partnerships to ask questions and discuss commercial terms At this stage, you will be provided with a variety of curricula and program options
6. Draft Agreement
If your application is approved and agreement is reached on commercial terms, we will draft a License Agreement. If you are satisfied with the terms of this agreement, we will then invite you to visit one of our campuses along with a member of our Education Partnerships team to observe an SAE campus in operation
7. Final Agreement and Signing
Once all legal pre-requisites are met, approved and finalised, the License will become active upon the signing of the License Agreement and full payment of the License fee
9. Campus Preparation and Set-up
At this stage you will be establishing your campus facilities, recruiting staff, obtaining local accreditation, and finalising your program offerings. Upon signing of the License Agreement, you will be provided with access to our repository of Learning and Teaching Resources We will support you during this stage by providing assistance from our experienced team of academic and business specialists
10. Campus Opening
Once you and the SAE Education Partnerships team agree that the campus meets all requirements, you’re able to start delivering quality creative media education as part of the global SAE family