- Exclusive partnership brings world-class Animation, VFX & Game Development education to Indian students
- Students to receive globally recognised SAE qualification with international exposure & industry pathways
- Collaboration promises hands-on learning, global mobility and unmatched creative-tech career opportunities
- Historic academic alliance marks SAE Institute’s formal entry into India
NE EDUCATION BUREAU
AHMEDABAD, DEC 8
GLS University has on Monday announced a landmark partnership with SAE Institute, launching India’s first Global B.Design (Hons.) programme in Animation & VFX and Game Development.
This exclusive collaboration — the only one of its kind in India — brings to students an internationally benchmarked curriculum designed by one of the world’s leading creative media educators. The four-year programme marks SAE Institute’s formal entry into India and signals a major leap forward for the country’s fast-growing creative industries.
A Milestone for Indian Creative Media Education
Founded in 1927 by the Gujarat Law Society, GLS University remains one of Gujarat’s most respected institutions. It is now the only institution in India authorised to deliver SAE Institute’s globally recognised curriculum and certification, an achievement that positions India on the global creative education map.
SAE Institute — part of the Careers and Industry Division of the Navitas Group — has been a world leader for 50 years, with 47 campuses across 20 countries, known for practice-driven training in Animation, Audio, Film, Games, Design, Computer Science, IT and VFX.
“A milestone for GLS and for India,” says President Sudhir Nanavati
At the signing ceremony, GLS University President Sudhir Nanavati said, “This partnership with the esteemed SAE Institute is a milestone for GLS University and for India’s education system. We are committed to offering our students a truly world-class education that prepares them to be leaders and innovators in the global creative economy.”
Executive Director Dr. Chandni Kapadia added, “We are proud to partner with SAE Australia to launch the exclusive Global B.Design (Hons.) Programme in India. This collaboration bridges the gap in India’s rapidly growing creative industries by providing students with world-class education in Animation & VFX and Game Development. Our aim is to empower the next generation of Indian creators to not only succeed in the global market but to lead the charge in shaping the future of creative media.”
Representing Navitas, Jenna Schiller, Head of Education Partnerships, said, “We are thrilled to partner with GLS University to establish our presence in India. This collaboration ensures that the next generation of Indian creators receives the highest standard of technical and creative education, preparing them to join our global community of successful alumni at major creative industry giants.”
What Makes This Programme a Game-Changer for Students
- Globally Recognised Qualification
Graduates will receive an SAE qualification awarded as a B.Design (Hons.) by GLS University, ensuring global recognition and mobility.
- Industry-Ready, Practical Learning
The programme is built on SAE’s world-class project-based, hands-on training model, enabling students to build portfolios using state-of-the-art studios and global-standard tools used by leading creative companies.
- International Exposure
Students gain opportunities for global immersion, exchanges, and cross-campus learning, elevating their readiness for creative-tech careers worldwide.
- Access to 1,000+ Industry Connections
Students benefit from GLS University’s network of over 1,000 industry partners, unlocking internships, studio visits, real-world projects and career opportunities in animation, gaming, and VFX.
- Entry into the Global SAE Community
Students become part of SAE’s international network of creative professionals, mentors and industry leaders.
A New Benchmark for India’s Creative-Tech Future
The GLS–SAE collaboration sets a new benchmark for higher education in India’s creative media ecosystem. It reflects both institutions’ shared commitment to nurturing globally competent artists, designers and technologists — the next generation of creators shaping the future of animation, gaming, and VFX.
