College of Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Aviation
Overview
This leading-edge four-year program is offered to meet the needs of the dynamic airline industry in the MENA region and beyond. It will equip you with the technical skills, problem solving abilities and leadership competencies required for a successful career as an aviation practitioner.
Focusing on aviation common core study areas, in your final year you can opt for one of three concentrations: Flight Operations, Infrastructure Operations and Technical Systems. Open elective courses allow you to specialize further and strengthen your professional profile. The program includes practical exposure using flight training devices and various real and fast-time simulation platforms.
Originally the program was established to train students sponsored by Etihad to become future pilots but has evolved to meet the needs of the aviation industry more comprehensively, giving you more options for aviation career routes and has been benchmarked against similar programs internationally.
“I enjoy challenging my students to look at things in a different way.”
"Although a young university, ADU is very forward thinking. I’ve enjoyed contributing to the redevelopment of the program, making it relevant to budding pilots and non-flyers alike.
I enjoy challenging my students to look at things in a different way. Coming from a very individualistic environment, I’ve been taught to succeed on my own merit so I encourage my students to move away from the group mentality. At the same time, I like to think I make learning fun – I’m not rigid in my teaching and my door is always open."
Tuition fees structure and calculation
Abu Dhabi
Tuition is based upon the College and/or Department classification as opposed to the course classification or level. Tuition rates for undergraduate students vary from the tuition rates for graduate students.
The tuition fee calculations are an example only and are based on the assumption that elective courses will be taken with the College that the student is taking their major with. However, if the student selects elective courses outside of this College, the total cost payable may increase or decrease to reflect the tuition rate of the College where the elective is delivered.
Costs of books and supplies are not included in the Tuition and Fees. Students at Abu Dhabi University are also required to pay certain fees and other costs to attend the University. Abu Dhabi University reserves the right to change tuition and fee rates at any time. A tuition schedule is published prior to registration for each semester.
For more information, please click here to view the University's tuition fee structure. Fees are subject to change during the year as per government charges and testing bodies.
Career opportunities
Graduates are equipped to work in a variety of sectors of the aviation industry including ground support services and operations in airports, in industry and state safety oversight, or in the aerospace industry.
Flight safety and aviation regulation, business analysis and aviation research and development, and commercial and customer operations are other sectors relevant to graduates of this program.
Graduates with a concentration in Flight Operations are also well prepared to continue training within flight schools and obtain a commercial or airline pilot license. Many graduates of this program have become pilots for leading airlines such as Etihad Airways
Entry requirements
Ministry of Education Schools- Advanced Track
Abu Dhabi Education Council Track
Successfully provide evidence / certificate of completing at least 11 years of schooling.
English language proficiency requirements
For programs taught in English, a minimum score range of 1100 - 1225 on the English language portion of the EmSAT examination, or its equivalent on other national or internationally-recognized tests that are approved by the CAA, such as TOEFL scores of 173 CBT (Computer-Based Test), 61 IBT (Internet-Based Test), 500 PBT (Paper-Based Test), or 5.0 IELTS (taken at Amideast), or their equivalent.
International Students
We also welcome applications from international students with a variety of secondary school certificates, and grades from other educational systems across the world, so long as they are recognized, and meet the conditions stipulated by the UAE’s Ministry of Education- Higher Education Affairs. For more information on the entry requirements for international students, please visit Undergraduate International Admission.
Transfer Students
Undergraduate students may apply for credit transfer for courses taken prior to joining Abu Dhabi University only once, when they first apply for admission. For more information on requirements for credit transfer, visit Undergraduate Transfer Students.
Applicants with grades and English Language Proficiency Test scores that don’t match the above requirements may be granted exceptions for conditional admission, dependent on their successful completion of required coursework or meeting specified criteria. For further guidance on conditional admission to any of ADU’s undergraduate programs, visit Undergraduate Conditional Admission.
Course outline
Scholarships
Abu Dhabi University is dedicated to empowering outstanding students and inspiring them to pursue their educational objectives.
Our scholarship and financial aid program represents a key pillar in our strategy for academic excellence and reflects our commitment to supporting the development of the UAE.
We consider it an important national duty to provide equal opportunities for students interested in pursuing higher education and enable them to proactively contribute to society regardless of their financial situation.
Please click here to find out more about the scholarship and financial aid offerings from ADU