Student Accommodations near SAE Institute

The closest student accommodation in Melbourne is UniLodge The Archive, just a 4-minute walk away.

SAE Institute accommodation typically ranges from AU$235 to AU$730 per week.

SAE currently operates three intakes: February, May, and September. The official calendar confirms the trimester commencement dates. 

Montague St/Normanby Rd stop is located a 2-minute walk from the campus.

For the January intake, start looking in August or September at the latest. Rooms within walking distance of campus sell out quickly.

Students attending SAE Institute choose to live in SAE Institute off-campus accommodation, as the university does not offer any on-campus options. Current listings on amber range from around AU$235 to AU$730, depending on the room types & location. Amber provides verified listings with options ranging across a wide range of categories. One of the closest choices is UniLodge The Archive, located a 4-minute walk from the campus.

SAE Melbourne is located at 235 Normanby Road, South Melbourne, VIC 3205. SAE was originally established in Sydney in 1976 as a dedicated school of audio engineering & expanded across Australia. In December 2023, SAE gained University College status in Australia. The Melbourne campus underwent a AU$5 million expansion in 2016 & is one of SAE's largest campuses globally. Facilities at the Melbourne campus include 12 audio studios, 4 editing suites, a dedicated mastering suite, a 360 m² acoustically treated soundstage, a large green-screen studio, after-hours Apple Mac labs & 5 after-hours PC labs. Popular subjects here include animation, audio, computer science, design, film, games, music & VFX + virtual production.

Finding comfortable SAE Institute accommodation is simple with amber. Students can choose from studios, en-suite rooms, shared apartments, & private rooms located close to the campus. Some popular SAE Institute student accommodation options include:

SAE’s Melbourne location provides students with convenient bus & tram connections. The closest bus stop is Montague St/Normanby Rd, at a 2-minute walk from campus; Route 235 serves the stop & connects the Fishermans Bend area with Southern Cross Station. For tram travel, Montague St/Light Rail (Stop 126) is a 4-minute walk from the campus. Students who need metropolitan train services can use Southern Cross Station, a 12-minute walk from the institution. Students driving to SAE can also find free parking on Normanby Road & behind the campus on Woodgate Street.

Student participation at SAE Melbourne is organised differently from the large club systems. SAE campuses operate social clubs that arrange activities throughout the year. SAE describes its campus activities as including social drinks, BBQs, competitions, quiz nights & other opportunities for students.

Student representation is provided through the SAE Student Council (SC). SAE also has a National Student-Staff Committee (NSSC), made up of elected Student Council representatives. Events form another part of student life at SAE Melbourne. The campus hosts Open Day, SAE Info Night, Create for a Day, Foundation Day & more.