International Resources
Why SAE Auckland?
With over 40 Campuses in more than 20 countries, our qualifications are recognised not only here in Aotearoa but around the world.
For over 30 years, SAE Auckland has been a beacon of excellence in creative education. Since 1989, we have proudly nurtured and shaped aspiring creatives, delivering practical, industry-focused learning that prepares students for successful careers.
You’ll gain hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment and software, working in campus spaces thoughtfully designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and cross-discipline learning, giving you the skills and confidence to thrive in real-world creative environments.
We invest significant time and effort into developing your employability skills, ensuring that alongside creative expertise, you gain the professional knowledge, confidence, and industry-ready capabilities needed to stand out as a complete package for potential employers.
Our team of industry specialists brings extensive experience and connections to help you transition from study to a successful career with ease.
SAE Auckland works in conjunction with world-renowned industry partners, giving you access to incredible opportunities and experiences.
We have a team of specialists who are with you throughout your entire studies. Our Studio supervisors are here for all your technical needs, and our dedicated student success team is here to help you reach your full potential.
What's in Auckland, New Zealand?
New Zealand’s landscapes are unlike anywhere else, from the vast rolling hills of Peter Jackson’s Hobbiton film set to the windswept black-sand beach of The Piano. Whether you’re exploring volcanic peaks, ancient kauri forests, or glittering harbours, every weekend is an adventure waiting outside your door.
Auckland offers the rare balance of a modern, connected city alongside scenic natural and sustainable lands, all within reach. Sleek city campuses and suburban neighbourhoods sit minutes from regional parks, beaches, and hiking trails, so you can study hard, enjoy our city’s local businesses and communities, while being able to truly switch off and rest too.
Auckland is an extremely ethnically diverse city. Our Māori, Pasifika, Asian, and European communities have shaped a city rich in festivals, ceremonies, night markets, and cultural events. You’ll find authentic cuisines from dozens of countries, celebrate Chinese New Year, Diwali, Polyfest, and Matariki, all without leaving the city.
Auckland is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most livable cities, known for its friendliness and ease for international students, tourists, and professionals.
New Zealand’s skilled migrant pathways and post-study work visas make Auckland an ideal choice for building a career and using a New Zealand qualification globally.
Music, audio, songwriting, and screen industries are a genuine career pathway; Auckland is a creative hub, home to major studios, record labels, live music venues, and post-production companies actively looking for emerging talent
International Application Process
