Admissions
The pathway through SAE
| SAE Courses |
| Certificate |
+ |
Diploma |
Bachelor* |
Masters* |
| 12 months full-time (3 trimesters) |
12 months full-time (3 trimesters) |
12 months full-time (3 trimesters) |
Application Check List
In order to apply for a programme at SAE Institute please follow this checklist:
- Complete and sign the front of the registration form
- Read and initial the back of the registration form
- Include copies of your qualifications
- Include your CV/Resumé
- Attach two passport-sized photographs
- Include a cheque or other proof of payment for the registration fee
- Send or personally deliver all documents to SAE Institute
Note: You can lodge your application at any SAE Institute.
Additional information needed only if you are applying for the two (2) year Degree programme:
- English language skills test, approved tests are listed below*
- References
Your application will be then be assessed. We may get back to you if further information is required. When your application
has been decided on we will contact you in writing. You will only be fully enrolled if:
- a place on the requested programme is available
- you have been accepted by the Institute
- you have paid the registration fee
Should your contact details change please inform us. If you have any questions please contact us.
* English language skills approved test ONLY NECESSARY IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR THE DEGREE AND YOUR
FIRST LANGUAGE IS NOT ENGLISH:
- IELTS Academic test (band 5 or above); or
- TOEFL test with an overall grade of 550 or above (paper-based); or
- TOEFL test with an overall grade of 213 or above (computer-based)
International Student Information
Visa
- SAE UK is approved to accept foreign students
- Some students will need to apply for a study visa
- EU nationals (i.e. EU passport holders) do not need a visa (see Appendix for current list of EU countries)
- Students from all other countries (including USA, Canada, Australia etc) need a study visa
- SAE UK can not provide direct assistance with the visa application process
- Students should get information and start the process at http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/students
- The process (briefly):
- Student applies to SAE UK
- The student should get all necessary information and guidance at the website (see above)
- Once accepted, SAE will issue an enrolment confirmation
- This confirmation is an essential element of the visa application
- If everything goes well, a study visa is issued
- SAE Administration must be informed about the status of the visa (issued or denied)
- As the UK has a broad and long tradition of foreign students, it is usually no problem to obtain a study visa. However, it should be noted that it may be the case that the authorities may treat an applicant differently depending on the country of origin, i.e. for some nationalities it seems easier than for others
- A study visa is usually for the duration of the course (quite often with a bit of buffer after the last day of the course)
- A study visa allows students to work for up to 20 hours per week. However, as regulations may change this should be verified on the quoted website
Accommodation
- As of the time of writing SAE does not directly offer accommodation at any of its locations in the UK. However each campus can provide information on available accommodation
- Especially in typical student cities such as Oxford or London, it is usually not a problem to find student-type accommodation
- Each SAE provides a list of accommodation opportunities, i.e. links to student housing companies, websites and estate agents (real estate brokers), see Appendix 2
- Quite often rent is quoted ‘per week’. Students need to bear in mind that every month is 4.333 weeks in duration. This means that they need to multiple the cost per week by 4.333 to get the exact price of the monthly rent due
- Rent may also be quoted per calendar month (pcm)
- Please note that a deposit is usually paid alongside the initial month’s rent and it is usually the equivalent to one month’s rent. It can be totally or partially refunded at the end of the contract, since the landlord may keep back some of it for repairs/cleaning to be done to the flat/house
- SAE offers an email-list service for enrolled students for setting up flatshares. Information how to access this is provided to students who have finished the enrolment process
Accommodation Lists
UK-wide:
This website offers free services for those looking for student accommodation within the UK. Students can
search properties, post notices of accommodation requirements, find estate agents, find advice about
accommodation as well as many other useful resources for students who are relocating.
This is a free site that allows students the opportunity to search for rooms available or for roommates. Students
can perform a detailed search of their requirements to find a place suitable for their needs. Students may also
place postings on the site of what they are looking for or what they can offer to other students.
This is a comprehensive site with information about student accommodation as well as information on student
visas, insurance, health, safety and finances. It offers information on short-term accommodation (such as
hostels or short stay facilities) as well as long-term student accommodation.
London:
SAE Notice boards
We provide a notice board at SAE London so that students may post notices of available accommodation as
well as notices looking for rooms that may be available with other students.
Cass and Claredale
Cass and Claredale offer affordable student accommodation at several locations in London. For information
on availability and costs you may contact Angela on 0207 739 7440, email claredale@cassandclaredale.co.uk
or visit their website at www.cassandclaredale.co.uk
This site also offers a search service for students looking to rent a room in London. This site is a paid service
with fees starting out at £2.50 per day. Registration is required to contact potential roommates.
Very popular website for accommodation offers, especially flat shares.
Loot offers information on available accommodation for students as well as the general public. It also has
listings for travel, motoring, music, hobbies, etc.
Black Katz
London's largest letting only agent, they have offices throughout London with 2 located near SAE. They
provide accommodation for students and have an online property search available.
Their website is www.black-katz.com
Olivers
An estate agent that specializes in the North London area. They offer an online property search of available
flats. www.findaproperty.co.uk/olivers/index.html
Oxford:
Aims to list every student house in Oxford from every Estate Agent. The website is run by students.
Here one will find details of private rented accommodation offered by private landlords/letting agents in
Oxford including; student houses, student flats/apartments in Oxford, bed-sits in Oxford and larger housing
schemes in Oxford.
Searchable database of student houses, student flats, student housing, student halls and other
accommodation in Oxford
Expert Letting Agents specialising in student accomodation and professional lets