SAE Institute, the world's largest audio engineering, animation and film institute, looks at Middle East expansion

Marco Bettelli SAE's Dubai General Manager said 'that the SAE Institute's regional campus at Dubai Knowledge Village (KV) has captured the imagination of aspiring filmmakers, animators and music professionals from around the region and is considering opening branches in Middle Eastern countries like Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon.'

"The establishment of SAE Institute filled the gap that long existed in the region for world-class education in entertainment technology. The interest that we have seen in our courses has been a revelation. We have a vibrant multi-cultural student body including many UAE Nationals, some of whom display outstanding talent and creativity," he added.

With a rapidly increasing international demand for specialized media and creative technology training programs, SAE has identified Dubai Knowledge Village as a world class strategic hub. SAE lnstitute offers a full range of creative media programs at Certificate, Diploma & Degree levels, either individually or in conjunction with it's global partner, Middlesex University.

The main programs being offered from Dubai are Audio Engineering; Digital Animation; New Media; Film Making; Electronic Music Producer & an Entertainment Business Program. Students of SAE Institute will have a vast number of opportunities open to them when Dubai's latest film, TV and music production initiative Dubai Studio City becomes fully operational.

Developed over 30 years, SAE courses are focused on delivering solid practical training through innovative teaching techniques, as well as the provision of full access to state-of-the-art equipment thus giving SAE students the winning edge in the international audio, film and new-media industries. These qualities are undoubtedly the hallmarks of all SAE programs and the main reasons behind students across the world, choosing the SAE as the place to study.

Uniquely, SAE also maintains a strong and growing alumni, as well as an international job placement program for graduates helping them make contacts with a view to securing employment in their respective graduate fields.