UAE · Bachelor's
Emirates Aviation University
BSc (Hons) Aviation Management
Emirates Aviation University
Course Overview
Emirates Aviation University (EAU) is the wholly-owned aviation training arm of the Emirates Group — the only aviation-dedicated university in the Middle East and the official training partner of Emirates Airline, dnata, Emirates Flight Catering, Emirates Engineering, and Skywards loyalty. The Dubai campus sits within the Emirates Aviation College complex next to Dubai International Airport — students get walk-in access to live Emirates operations, the Emirates Engineering hangars, dnata ground-handling operations, and the dnata Travel cluster. The 3-year BSc (Hons) Aviation Management is taught in partnership with Coventry University UK (UK-awarded degree, Dubai-delivered) and covers airline operations, airport management, aviation safety and regulation, aviation marketing, revenue management, and a final-year industry project — frequently completed inside Emirates Group divisions.
Sri Lankan A-Level / IB applicants from English-medium school backgrounds with aviation interest (or family in SriLankan Airlines, Mihin Lanka, or the GCC aviation diaspora) choose EAU for the direct Emirates Group pipeline: graduates are heavily recruited into Emirates Airline (Airport Services Officer, Cabin Crew, Pricing Analyst, Network Planning, Revenue Management trainee programmes), dnata Ground Handling, Emirates Flight Catering, Emirates Holidays, and into the broader Dubai aviation ecosystem (Etihad Aviation Group, Flydubai, Air Arabia, Dubai Airports DXB / DWC). The UK-awarded Coventry degree carries international recognition. UAE 2-year post-graduation visa applies.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Sri Lankan Cambridge / Edexcel A-Levels: 3 A-Levels at grade C or higher; Mathematics at A/AS Level strongly preferred for the analytics-heavy modules.
- check_circle Sri Lankan GCE A/L: 3 passes in Commerce / Physical Science / Bio Science stream — minimum S or C in each subject.
- check_circle IB Diploma: 24 points minimum.
- check_circle Pre-university Foundation programme available at EAU for applicants below direct-entry threshold (1-year route to Year 1).
- check_circle Personal Statement on aviation interest and career goals.
- check_circle Two references (academic preferred).
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.0 Overall (min 5.5 in each section).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 78 Overall.
- check_circle EmSAT English: 1250 (UAE national test).
- check_circle Cambridge English B2 First grade C.
- check_circle Waived if you have completed at least 3 years of English-medium secondary education (most Sri Lankan Edexcel / Cambridge International / Royal / Trinity / St Joseph's / Asian International / Lyceum / Wycherley applicants qualify with an MOI letter).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (AED) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | AED 66,000 | Rs. 5,742,000 |
| Living Expenses in Dubai (per year, off-campus) | AED 48,000 | Rs. 4,176,000 |
| Student Visa & Emirates ID (per year) | AED 4,800 | Rs. 417,600 |
| Health Insurance (mandatory, per year) | AED 3,200 | Rs. 278,400 |
| Books, Industry Visits & Travel | AED 3,500 | Rs. 304,500 |
| Total Programme Investment (3 years) | AED 376,500 | Rs. 32,755,500 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
UAE Post-Graduation Visa — 2 years of residence to seek employment after graduation. UAE Golden Visa pathway (10-year) for high-performing graduates. EAU Aviation Management graduates are heavily recruited into Emirates Airline (Airport Services Officer, Network Planning Analyst, Revenue Management trainee, Cabin Crew Supervisor, Cargo Operations), dnata (Ground Handling Operations, dnata Cargo, dnata Travel), Emirates Flight Catering, Emirates Engineering, plus Etihad Aviation Group (Etihad Airways, Etihad Cargo), Flydubai, Air Arabia, Dubai Airports DXB and DWC operations, IATA Middle East regional office, and Dubai Civil Aviation Authority. Median UAE entry-level aviation salary AED 8,000-14,000/month (LKR 696k-1.22M/month); supervisor / specialist roles AED 18,000-30,000/month within 5 years. Sri Lankan returnees route into senior posts at SriLankan Airlines (Network Planning, Revenue Management, Ground Operations, Cabin Crew Management), Mihin Lanka, Bandaranaike International Airport operations (AASL), Civil Aviation Authority Sri Lanka, plus into airline GSAs and travel-trade groups (Aitken Spence Travels, Walkers Tours, Jetwing Travels).
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