Study aviation abroad
An in-depth guide to studying aviation as an international student.
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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) - BASc Arizona State University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 29,834 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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Aviation - BASc RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 37,440 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Aviation Maintenance Management with A&P - BSc Kansas State Polytechnic, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 25,325 USD
- Start date
- January, June, August
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Aviation Administration - BScA Baylor University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 44,544 USD
- Start date
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Aviation: Professional Pilot: Commercial Pilot Specialization - BSc Central Washington University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 22,551 USD
- Start date
- September, January
Associate in aviation
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Aviation (Professional Pilots) - AA RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 67,200 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Aviation - Professional Pilot - AAA/AASc Hesston College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 28,992 USD
- Start date
- January, August
Aviation graduate programs
Master's in aviation
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Science (Aviation) coursework - MSc RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 37,440 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Management (Aviation Leadership) - MSc (with foundation) Dublin City University, Ireland
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 19,000 EUR
- Start date
- September
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Safety and Human Factors in Aviation - MSc Cranfield University, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition fees per year
- 20,500 GBP
- Start date
- October
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International Aviation Regulation and Law - MSc Buckinghamshire New University, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition fees per year
- 13,000 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Aviation and Tourism Business - MHM Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, Finland
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 18 months
- Tuition fees per year
- 9,500 EUR
- Start date
- January
Diploma in aviation
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Aviation Technician – Aircraft Maintenance - OCDip Centennial College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 16,531 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Aviation Technician - Avionics Maintenance - OCDip Fanshawe College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 15 months
- Tuition fees per year
- 20,626 CAD
- Start date
- September
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.
