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Emirates Aviation University (Dubai)
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering
Emirates Aviation University (Dubai)
Course Overview
Emirates Aviation University (EAU) is owned and operated by the Emirates Group — the parent of Emirates Airline, dnata, and Emirates Flight Training Academy. The BSc in Aeronautical Engineering is delivered through the EAU Faculty of Engineering at the Dubai International Airport campus, with full access to Emirates' MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) facilities, hangars, and ground operations. The 4-year programme is accredited by the UK's Engineering Council (CEng pathway) and the UAE Ministry of Education, with coursework covering aerodynamics, aircraft structures and materials, propulsion systems, avionics and flight control, aircraft systems and instrumentation, maintenance management, and airworthiness regulations. Students complete a 12-week industrial placement at Emirates Engineering or dnata's ramp operations during Year 3.
Sri Lankan applicants choose EAU over UK / Australian on-campus aerospace programmes because the Dubai location places students directly inside the world's busiest international hub for long-haul aviation (Emirates operates ~270 wide-body aircraft including the world's largest A380 fleet), the AED 90,000/year tuition is significantly below UK aerospace fees (£28,000+/year), and the direct hiring pipeline into Emirates Engineering, dnata Aviation Services, Etihad Engineering, GE Aviation Dubai, Pratt & Whitney's UAE service centre, and Airbus Middle East gives graduates exceptional first-job opportunities. UAE post-study work is via the 2-year Job Seeker visa on graduation, with Green Visa and 10-year Golden Visa pathways for skilled aviation engineers. Sri Lankan returnees route into senior engineering positions at SriLankan Airlines Engineering and Maintenance (Katunayake), the Sri Lanka Air Force Engineering Wing, the Sri Lanka Institute of Aeronautics (SLIA), Helitours Sri Lanka, and into Chartered Engineer (Sri Lanka) status via EngSL.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Sri Lankan Cambridge / Edexcel A-Levels: BBC-AAB with Mathematics and Physics required (both at B or above).
- check_circle Sri Lankan GCE A/L: A, B, C (Physical Science stream) with Combined Mathematics and Physics required.
- check_circle IB Diploma: 28-32 points overall with HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) and HL Physics.
- check_circle Foundation pathway available for applicants who don't meet direct-entry academic requirements.
- check_circle Two academic references; CV; personal statement (500 words); admissions interview.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.0 Overall (no element below 5.5).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 79 Overall.
- check_circle PTE Academic: 58 Overall.
- check_circle Waived if your school qualification was taught and assessed entirely in English at a recognised institution — most Sri Lankan applicants qualify with an MOI letter.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (AED) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | AED 90,000 | Rs. 7,830,000 |
| Living Expenses (per year, Dubai) | AED 45,000 | Rs. 3,915,000 |
| Student Visa, Emirates ID & Health Insurance | AED 6,000 | Rs. 522,000 |
| Books, Lab Materials, Flight Sim & Industry Visits | AED 4,000 | Rs. 348,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | AED 145,000 | Rs. 12,615,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Eligible for UAE's 2-year Job Seeker visa on graduation, with conversion to the 2-year Green Visa for graduate-level employment and 10-year Golden Visa pathway for skilled aviation engineers. EAU BSc Aeronautical Engineering grads route directly into Emirates Engineering (one of the world's largest MRO operations), Etihad Engineering Abu Dhabi, dnata Aviation Services, GE Aviation Dubai Engine Services, Pratt & Whitney UAE Service Centre, Airbus Middle East, Boeing Defense and Space Middle East, plus into UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) regulatory roles — AED 12,000-22,000/month starting (LKR 12.5M-23M/yr; UAE tax-free salaries). Sri Lankan returnees route into senior engineering positions at SriLankan Airlines Engineering and Maintenance (Katunayake), the Sri Lanka Air Force Engineering Wing, the Sri Lanka Institute of Aeronautics, Helitours Sri Lanka, into the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL), and into Chartered Engineer (Sri Lanka) status via EngSL.
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