Established in 1976, SAE Creative Media Institute provides niche creative media programmes to about 10,000 students at 56 campuses globally.
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Australia, New South Wales, Byron Bay, 2481
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Accommodation
Moving away from home to start university is an exciting milestone, but it can also feel overwhelming. At SAE, we understand the importance of safe, comfortable, and affordable accommodation while you focus on your creative journey.
With campuses in London, Liverpool, Glasgow, Leeds, and Leamington Spa, you’ll be studying in some of the UK’s most dynamic creative hubs. To help those moving away from home, we’ve put together the following information and links to help ensure you find the right accommodation.
There are two types of accommodation options to choose from: halls of residence or private-rented. Scroll down to explore more information on each of them and make an informed decision that is best suited to your needs!
Feel free to also check out our dedicated FAQs for any further information and tips on accommodation.
Placement
SAE University College focuses heavily on creative media and offers hands-on, project-based learning with integrated work placements. Because campuses operate globally (like in Dubai, Australia, and India), career support, internship structures, and placement rates vary by location.
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SAE University College operates globally, with transit options varying by location. For example, the Dubai campus is a ~30-minute taxi ride from Dubai International Airport, while travel to their Australian campuses requires navigation from domestic and international flight hubs in cities like Sydney and Melbourne.
Specific travel options depend on the SAE campus you are visiting. A breakdown of travel from the nearest major international airport for key SAE University College hubs includes:
1. SAE University College Dubai (UAE)
Nearest Airport: Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Distance: ~28 kilometers (17.4 miles)
Travel Options:
Taxi/Uber: Takes approximately 30 minutes depending on traffic.
Metro: Take the Red Line from the Airport Terminals towards UAE Exchange and connect to buses or taxis at the Mall of the Emirates.
2. SAE Creative Media Institute (Australia)
SAE has multiple campuses across Australia, which operate as University Colleges:
Sydney Campus: Located in Chippendale, it is approximately 8 km (20–30 minutes by taxi) from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD). You can also take the Airport Link train to Central Station and walk.
Melbourne Campus: Located in South Melbourne, it is around 25 km (30–40 minutes by car) from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). The SkyBus connects the airport directly to Southern Cross Station in the city center.
Brisbane Campus: Situated in West End, it is about 18 km (20 minutes by car) from Brisbane Airport (BNE).
3. SAE Institute (Europe)
London Campus (UK): Located in Haggerston. The nearest major hub is London Heathrow (LHR) or London City Airport (LCY). The journey takes 45–60 minutes using a combination of the London Underground (Tube) and Overground trains (e.g., to Haggerston or Hoxton stations).