ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND ADMISSION PROCESS

• Be at least 17 years of age before the commencement of the first term;
• Successful completion of General Certificate of Secondary Education (Thanawiyya al-A’aama) with a minimum average of 75% or 70% in Elite/Advance

• Be at least 17 years of age before the commencement of the first term;
• Successful completion of General Certificate of Secondary Education (Thanawiyya al-A’aama) with a minimum average of 75% or 70% in Elite/Advance

• Be at least 17 years of age before the commencement of the first term;
• Successful completion of the High School Diploma (Grade 12) with a minimum GPA of 2.5/4.0, or equivalent to 70% / C grade average, plus a combined SAT score of 1000 or higher.
  OR
  Successful completion of a minimum of 2 AP subjects with a minimum of 7 points and a final Grade 12 High School Diploma.
  OR
  Successful completion of the American College Test (ACT) with a minimum score of 20 and a completed High School DiplomaGED – Foundation only

• Be at least 17 years of age before the commencement of the first term;
• Minimum 5 IGCSE/GCSE O Levels with a Minimum Grade C and successful completion of GCE A levels with a minimum of 6 points taken from the best 2 or 3 A-level subjects;
  OR
  A combination of A-level and AS-level subjectsAS-level subject attempted at A-level is not eligible to be included.A levels (A*=6; A=5; B=4; C=3; D=2; E=1).
  AS levels are equivalent to half points (e.g. A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5)

• Be at least 17 years of age before the commencement of the first term;
• Successful completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (SSCE) Grade 12
  OR
  Successful completion of a Diploma level qualification or higher issued under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
  AQF Certificate IV or higher
  

• Be at least 17 years of age before the commencement of the first term;
• Successful completion of Grade 12 with a minimum average of 60% or above in the best 4 academic subjects
  

• Be at least 17 years of age before the commencement of the first term;
• Successful completion of Iran Pre-University Certificate/Peeshdaneshgahe average grade of 12/20

• Be at least 17 years of age before the commencement of the first term;
• Successful completion of Senior Secondary School examinations (WAEC or NECO) with minimum of 5 grades at B3 level

• Be at least 17 years of age before the commencement of the first term;
• Secondary Education Year 11 (Attestat) with minimum grades of 3/5 + SAE Foundation or equivalent

• Be at least 17 years of age before the commencement of the first term;
• Successful completion of Year 12 or General Secondary School Certificate (GSSC) with an average of 90% or above

• Be at least 16 years of age before the commencement of the first term;
• Successful completion of General Certificate of Secondary Education (Thanawiyya al-A’aama) with a minimum average of 60%

• Be at least 16 years of age before the commencement of the first term;
• Successful completion of General Certificate of Secondary Education (Thanawiyya al-A’aama) with a minimum average of 60%

• Be at least 16 years of age before the commencement of the first term;
• Students who completed Grade 12, but don’t meet Bachelor’s criteria:
  Completion of Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.0/4.0 or equivalent to 65%.
  Students who completed Grade 11 only:
  Completion of Grade 11 with a minimum GPA of 2.7/4.0, equivalent to 80% average / B grade
  OR
  GED – Successfully completing all four subjects with a with a minimum total score of 580 and a minimum of 145 per subject
  

• Be at least 16 years of age before the commencement of the first term;
• Minimum 5 IGCSE/GCSE O Levels with a Minimum Grade of C

• Be at least 16 years of age before the commencement of the first term;
• Successful completion of Year 11 with 4 passes OR AQF Certificate III

• Be at least 16 years of age before the commencement of the first term;
• Successful completion of Senior School Certificate (Class XI / Grade 11) with an average of 50% or above in the best 4 academic subjects

• Be at least 16 years of age before the commencement of the first term;
• Diplom-Metevaseth/ National High School Diploma with minimum 10/20 points

• Be at least 16 years of age before the commencement of the first term;
• Successful completion of Senior Secondary School examinations (WAEC or NECO) with minimum of 5 grades at D7 level

• Be at least 16 years of age before the commencement of the first term;
• Secondary Education Year 11 (Attestat) with minimum grades of 3/5

• Be at least 16 years of age before the commencement of the first term;
• Successful completion of Grade 12 or General Secondary School Certificate (GSSC) with a minimum average of 60% or above

International students have to provide additional evidence of language skills and complete one of the following:

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS): A band score of 6 or higher for a Bachelor Course and 5.5 or higher for a  Foundation Course.
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):  60 or higher for a Bachelor Course or 46 (internet-based test) for a  Foundation Course
• International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR): An overall rating of 3, OR

• • Pearson Test of English (PTE):  52 (or higher) for a Bachelor, and an Academic score of  46 (or higher) for a Foundation course OR
  • Eton Institute’s Common European Framework of Reference for Languages for a Bachelor (CEFR) B 2.2 level or higher for Foundation Course B2.1

• An equivalent level from other approved secondary schooling English studies by providing a signed and stamped letter of confirmation from the High school stating that English was the language of instruction.
• Other evidence of English competency may be considered for review and will be accepted at the discretion of SAE Creative Media Institute. This can be either proof of mother tongue language or a signed and stamped letter of confirmation from a Higher education institution stating that English was the language of instruction.

Evidence of English language skill/competency more than two (2) years old at the time of application will not be accepted.

In case proof of English language proficiency cannot be obtained, SAE Dubai organizes, in collaboration with Eton Institute, a CEFR test at the beginning of each term for which students can sign up.

Your work and life experience count when it comes to entry at SAE.
We will consider all of your qualifications, studies, employment and professional experience when you apply to study with us.

The first (and best) thing to do is to talk to our course advisors. You may be pleasantly surprised that they do! Even if they fall short, we will suggest what else you will need to do to get into your preferred course.
Our Experience-Based Entry Scheme allows you to be considered for entry to any course through an assessment of your ability to succeed in higher education.

SAE will review applications on a case-by-case basis if you:

• Are at least 18 years of age;
• Do not have the formal qualifications required for direct entry;
• Seek admission to courses on the basis of your aptitude for higher learning and skills development through professional, work, life experience and non-accredited study.

To apply via the Experience-Based Entry pathway, students are required to undertake an interview with SAE and provide supporting evidence that may include:

• records of any formal educational qualifications attained,
• evidence of any informal studies undertaken,
• references relating to work history relevant to the chosen field of study (if applicable),
• a resume or Curriculum Vitae,
• a Cover Letter, and/or
• a portfolio/examples of relevant materials that may demonstrate qualities like creative aptitude, knowledge, technical skills and abilities, or experience in a particular field.

In addition, candidates may also be asked to undertake an exam or written assignment to demonstrate their capacity to meet the course requirements.

In all cases, Experience-Based Entry into an SAE course will only be granted to students with a minimum of the Australian Grade/Year 10 level of schooling. Click here to check for equivalencies.

SAE recognises industry experience and previous studies from accredited institutions. Click here to find out more about our Recognition of Prior Learning.