History
Emirates Aviation University was built up in 1991 and a part of the Emirates Group, the EAU was granted university rank in December 2010 by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
Education
- Postgraduate Programmes
Internationally-recognised MBA, MSc and MA degrees
- Engineering Programmes
Specialised technical and aviation-focused engineering courses
- Business Programmes
Choose a management programme in aviation, logistics, HR or finance
- Professional Training Courses
Licensed Flight Operations Management courses
Career
Career Guidance
- This programme is implemented with the objective of enhancing chances of employment for EAU graduates. This is achieved by offering one-to-one guidance and providing useful information such on the job market.
- EAU will also assist in developing contacts with established companies and share appropriate information related to job opportunities and graduating students.
Short Courses
Engineering & Technology (3)
- Short Course Flight Dispatcher Initial Course
- Certificate Flight Dispatcher Recurrent Course
- Certificate International Flight Planning
Business & Management (2)
- Certificate Dispatch Resource Management
- Certificate Extended Twin-Range Operational Procedures
Social Sciences (1)
- Certificate International Flight Planning
Student services
EAU Student Council is a body formed under the guidance and supervision of the Student Services Office.
- The main purpose of the Council is to act as a link between the Student Services Office and the student community, to provide opportunities for extracurricular activities.
- The council also acts as a channel for communication between students, faculty and administration staff to assist the formation of organised groups, clubs and teams. Current organised activities include sports, culture, art, media, science and social pursuits.
Housing services
- 338 beds
- Comfortable single bed with side table and table lamp
- Study table
- Clothes cupboard
- Luggage rack
- Small fridge
- Private bathroom
Library services
The Emirates Aviation University Library Collection:
- 10 Database
- 19 E-Journals
- 142,728 Printed Books
- 8 Printed Journals
The library is also a popular study area for students, providing a lending service which allows them to borrow books and other resources for study at home.
ICT services
The Information Technology Department (IT) provides computer related services and support to students, faculty and staff.
- Services provided include wireless and local area networks, online resources and instructional, technical and administrative services. IT resources are available from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
Medical services
The university has an on-campus first-aid centre to provide emergency health services to students. For serious injuries or emergencies requiring hospital treatment, an ambulance will be called to transfer the student to a suitable hospital. The expenses incurred for ambulance and hospital treatment will be borne by the student.
Campus life
- En-suite single rooms
- Separate male and female accommodation blocks
- Shared pantry on each floor attached with a small kitchen with fridge, microwave, electric kettle and cupboards
- Shared laundry room on each floor equipped with heavy duty washing machines and dryers
- Cafeteria is located on the ground floor inside the accommodation building, offers breakfast buffet, lunch buffet and sandwiches at reasonable and competitive prices
- Free car parking
- Security 24/7
Sports facilities
The University encourages sporting activities to promote the physical wellbeing of students. On-campus facilities are available for football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, badminton, cricket, swimming, table tennis and billiards. Several university sports teams participate in local and national competition events, and new members are always welcome.
- Swimming Pool monitored by life guard
- 2 separate Gym rooms for males and females’ students
Student clubs
- Sports Clubs
- Social Clubs
- EAU School Clubs
EAU programmes are recognized or accredited by the following bodies:
- Ministry of Education – Higher Education Affairs
- The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA)
- The General Civil Aviation Authority
- BTEC Pearson
- The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transportation (UK)
- The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
- The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
- The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS)