Universities

SAE University College, Dubai

SAE was established in Sydney in 1976 as a school for sound and audio engineering and now has campuses in more than 20 countries. Its Dubai campus, founded in 2005, is in Dubai Knowledge Park and offers programmes in audio, design, film and games.

Updated October 2026 · Figures checked 22 October 2026

Dubai campus founded: 2005²; Dubai campus founded
SAE founded in Sydney: 1976¹; SAE founded in Sydney

At a glance

At a glance
Item	Detail
Name in Arabic	كلية اس اي ايه اي الجامعية، دبي
Emirate	Dubai
Location	Dubai Knowledge Park
Founded	2005
Type	Dubai campus of SAE, a creative media education network founded in Australia
Website	dubai.sae.edu
Licence	Active in the CAA register

Source: Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, SAE University College, Dubai⁴

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An active institutional licence does not mean every programme is accredited. Check the exact programme in the CAA register before enrolling, or before relying on a degree when hiring.⁴

Sources

Figures checked 22 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information. It is not investment, tax or legal advice; please confirm details with a qualified adviser before acting.

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