GLS University collaborates with SAE Institute to launch India’s first global B. Design (Hons.) programme

Udaipur : GLS University has launched its Global B.Design (Hons.) programme in collaboration with Australia’s SAE Institute, marking a landmark moment for creative media education in India. This innovative four-year undergraduate programme is the first of its kind in the country, offering globally benchmarked specialisations in Animation & VFX and Game Development.

GLS University, established in 1927 by the Gujarat Law Society (GLS), is one of Gujarat's most revered educational institutions. It is the only institution in India authorized to offer SAE Institute’s internationally recognized curriculum and certification. This collaboration marks SAE Institute’s formal entry into India, reinforcing its commitment to nurturing the country’s rapidly growing creative industries. SAE Institute, part of the Careers and Industry Division of the Navitas group, has been a global leader in creative media and technology education for 50 years, offering world-class, project-based learning in Animation, Audio, Computer Science, Design, Film, Games, Information Technology, Music, and VFX & Virtual Production, with 47 campuses across 20 countries.

The formal signing ceremony for the launch of the Global B. Design (Hons.) programme took place on Monday in the presence of Sudhir Nanavati, President of GLS University, and Dr. Chandni Kapadia, Executive Director of GLS University, alongside several eminent dignitaries. Senior representatives from Navitas, including Jenna Schiller, Head of Education Partnerships, Careers & Industry Division, and Steve Hird, General Manager, Marketing & Recruitment for South Asia, along with other senior dignitaries from Navitas, were also present.

Speaking on the occasion, Sudhir Nanavati, President, GLS University, 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.”

Dr. Chandni Kapadia, Executive Director of GLS University, said, "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."