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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.

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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
Types of aviation degrees
Best countries to study aviation
Aviation study abroad programs
Aviation undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in aviation
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Aerospace/Aviation Sciences: Fixed-Wing - BSc Southern Utah University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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20,822 USD
Fee in university's local currency 20,822 USD
- Start date
- May, January
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Aviation - BAv Massey University, New Zealand
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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56,603 USD
Fee in university's local currency 92,080 NZD
- Start date
- July, November, February
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Aviation - BComm/BSc Mount Allison University, Canada
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,896 USD
Fee in university's local currency 20,210 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Aviation Administration - BScA Baylor University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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54,844 USD
Fee in university's local currency 54,844 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Aviation and Airport Management - BA (Hons) University College Birmingham, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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17,652 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,000 GBP
- Start date
- February, September
Associate in aviation
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Aviation Maintenance Technology - AASc Big Bend Community College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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29,568 USD
Fee in university's local currency 29,568 USD
- Start date
- September
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Aviation: Professional Pilots - ASc RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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47,316 USD
Fee in university's local currency 72,000 AUD
- Start date
- July, February
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Aviation Maintenance - ASc Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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11,185 USD
Fee in university's local currency 11,185 USD
- Start date
- May, June, August, January
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Aviation Maintenance - ASc Portland Community College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,290 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,290 USD
- Start date
- March, September, January
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Aviation Professional Pilot - AASc Lane Community College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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11,500 USD
Fee in university's local currency 11,500 USD
- Start date
- March, September, January
Diploma in aviation
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Avionics Maintenance: Aviation Technician - OCDip Centennial College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,657 USD
Fee in university's local currency 21,242 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Aviation - Dip Mount Royal University, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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38,544 USD
Fee in university's local currency 52,292 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Aviation Operations - OCDip Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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12,249 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,618 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Aviation Technician: Aircraft Maintenance - OCDip Confederation College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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16,407 USD
Fee in university's local currency 22,260 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Aviation Technician: Aircraft Structures (Centre for Aviation Technology at Hamilton International Airport) - OCDip Mohawk College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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16,426 USD
Fee in university's local currency 22,285 CAD
- Start date
- September
Certificate in aviation
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Aviation Electronics: Wire Assembly - Cert North Seattle College, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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9,687 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,687 USD
- Start date
- April, June, September, January
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Aviation Maintenance Airframe & Powerplant - Cert South Seattle College, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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9,687 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,687 USD
- Start date
- April, June, September, January
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Aviation Maintenance Tech. - Cert Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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11,185 USD
Fee in university's local currency 11,185 USD
- Start date
- May, June, August, January
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Aviation Maintenance Technician - Cert Lane Community College, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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11,500 USD
Fee in university's local currency 11,500 USD
- Start date
- March, September, January
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Aviation Maintenance Technology - CertAch Big Bend Community College, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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21,183 USD
Fee in university's local currency 21,183 USD
- Start date
- September
Aviation graduate programs
Master's in aviation
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Aeronautical Science: Aviation Safety and Security Management - MSc Middle Tennessee State University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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26,172 USD
Fee in university's local currency 26,172 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Aviation - MAv Massey University, New Zealand
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 18 months
- Annual tuition fee
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19,554 USD
Fee in university's local currency 31,810 NZD
- Start date
- July, November, February
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Business Administration in Aviation - MBA Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,301 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,301 USD
- Start date
- May, June, August, January
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Aviation Leadership - MSc (with foundation) Dublin City University, Ireland
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 20 months
- Annual tuition fee
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20,533 USD
Fee in university's local currency 19,000 EUR
- Start date
- September
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Human Systems Engineering: Aviation Human Factors (Polytechnic Campus) - MSc Arizona State University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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26,460 USD
Fee in university's local currency 26,460 USD
- Start date
- August
Doctorate in aviation
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Aviation Business Administration - DABA Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, USA
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,301 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,301 USD
- Start date
- May, June, August, January
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Aerospace Engineering and Aviation - PhD RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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25,866 USD
Fee in university's local currency 39,360 AUD
- Start date
- July, February
Certificate in aviation
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Aviation Maintenance - GradCert Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, USA
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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9,301 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,301 USD
- Start date
- May, June, August, 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.
