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Aviation degrees abroad
Aviation is a varied subject, and it can mean different things depending on the university you study at. Some programs focus on training you to become a commercial pilot, others are more concerned with the airline and airport management, or air traffic control.
If you dream of working with aircraft, an aviation degree is a great way to help you achieve your goal. Choosing to study abroad can also make you stand out, showing employers that you’re willing to step out of your comfort zone and experience new things.
By studying abroad you’ll also have more program options to choose from, so you can find the right course for you.
Aviation program structure
Aviation is available at undergraduate level, and usually takes three or four years to complete. You can choose to study a master’s degree in an aviation subject, which can take up to two years to complete.
Depending on your program, aviation degrees usually involve a number of practical classes, including work with aircraft. There will also be a mixture of group lectures, seminars, tutorials and personal study time.
The structure and content of an aviation program can be very different depending on where you choose to study. Most aviation degrees are offered in combination with another subject or focusing on a specific area, for example:
- Aviation management
- Aviation and logistic management
- Aviation engineering
- Aviation with commercial pilot training
- Aviation and tourism
- Aviation technology
- Aviation with airline and airport management
Therefore the modules you’ll study will be dependent on what aviation degree you choose to study. However, some common themes you can expect to study include:
- Aircraft systems and navigation
- Aviation logistics
- Aviation safety
- Airport operations
- Aviation engineering
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Aviation study abroad programs
Aviation undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in aviation
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Applied Science (Aviation) Arizona State University, USA
- Tuition fees per year 29,834 USD
- Program type Bachelor's
- Duration 4 years
- Start date January, May, August
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Aviation RMIT University, Australia
- Tuition fees per year 37,440 AUD
- Program type Bachelor's
- Duration 3 years
- Start date February, July
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Aviation Maintenance Management with A&P Kansas State Polytechnic, USA
- Tuition fees per year 25,325 USD
- Program type Bachelor's
- Duration 4 years
- Start date January, June, August
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Aviation Administration Baylor University, USA
- Tuition fees per year 44,544 USD
- Program type Bachelor's
- Duration 4 years
- Start date
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Aviation Engineering Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
- Tuition fees per year 3,200 EUR
- Program type Bachelor's
- Duration 4 years
- Start date September
Associate in aviation
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Aviation (Professional Pilots) RMIT University, Australia
- Tuition fees per year 67,200 AUD
- Program type Associate
- Duration 2 years
- Start date February, July
Diploma in aviation
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Aviation Technician – Aircraft Maintenance Centennial College, Canada
- Tuition fees per year 16,531 CAD
- Program type Undergraduate diploma
- Duration 2 years
- Start date September
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Aviation Technician - Avionics Maintenance Fanshawe College, Canada
- Tuition fees per year 20,626 CAD
- Program type Undergraduate diploma
- Duration 1 year 3 months
- Start date September
Aviation graduate programs
Master's in aviation
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Technology (Aviation Management and Human Factors) Arizona State University, USA
- Tuition fees per year 25,218 USD
- Program type Master's
- Duration 1 year 3 months
- Start date January, August
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Science (Aviation) coursework RMIT University, Australia
- Tuition fees per year 37,440 AUD
- Program type Master's
- Duration 2 years
- Start date February, July
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Safety and Human Factors in Aviation Cranfield University, UK
- Tuition fees per year 20,500 GBP
- Program type Master's
- Duration 1 year
- Start date October
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Aviation and Tourism Business Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, Finland
- Tuition fees per year 9,500 EUR
- Program type Master's
- Duration 1 year 6 months
- Start date January
Future aviation careers
Aviation graduates are well prepared for work in the aviation industry, and there are loads of options for future careers, including:
- Commercial pilot
- Airline manager
- Airport manager
- Air traffic controller
- Aircraft mechanic
- Aviation meteorologist
- Aviation engineer
It’s important to remember that not every aviation program will prepare you for each of these careers. If you know what job you want after graduation, make sure you choose a program that matches your aspirations.
