SAE Institute Berlin
Application deadlines
- SeptemberAug 4
SAE's nominal deadline is 4 weeks before start; non-EU applicants need real visa-processing lead time well beyond that.
- MarchFeb 1
SAE's nominal deadline is 4 weeks before start; non-EU applicants need real visa-processing lead time well beyond that.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at SAE Institute Berlin as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at SAE Institute Berlin is €10600 per year. Living costs in Berlin are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for SAE Institute Berlin?
English-taught programmes at SAE Institute Berlin typically require IELTS 6 or equivalent. Confirm the exact requirement per programme on the official admissions page.
How much money do you need to show for a student visa to Germany?
For a student residence permit in Germany you must prove €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/).
Does SAE Institute Berlin offer scholarships?
SAE Germany runs the 'Heart for Art' scholarship (3 full-tuition awards) but only for the Game Art & 3D Animation DIPLOMA (18 months) — not for the bachelor degrees. No bachelor-level institutional scholarship found; no general international grant on the German site (unlike SAE Australia/UK). Source: sae.edu/deu/insights/heart-for-art-stipendien, checked 2026-06-29.
Where is SAE Institute Berlin located?
SAE Institute Berlin is in Berlin, Germany. Cuvryspeicher, Cuvrystr. 4, 10997 Berlin
What can you study at SAE Institute Berlin?
Fields offered include: Arts, Computer Science, Business, Communications.
Accommodation
SAE Institute Berlin provides no housing itself but runs a Student Accommodation Portal aggregating third-party listings, and highlights the nearby Smartment Student Berlin residence (fully furnished apartments) as a convenient private option. It is not on Studierendenwerk Berlin's dormitory-eligible list. Its Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg campus location keeps commute times short from most central Berlin neighborhoods.
Source- Studierendenwerk Berlin · regional student services — it allocates the halls, not the university
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Scholarships
SAE Germany runs the 'Heart for Art' scholarship (3 full-tuition awards) but only for the Game Art & 3D Animation DIPLOMA (18 months) — not for the bachelor degrees. No bachelor-level institutional scholarship found; no general international grant on the German site (unlike SAE Australia/UK). Source: sae.edu/deu/insights/heart-for-art-stipendien, checked 2026-06-29.
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