Emirates Aviation University
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name in Arabic | جامعة الإمارات للطيران |
| Emirate | Dubai |
| Location | Dubai |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Type | University of the Emirates Group |
| Website | www.eau.ac.ae |
| Licence | Active in the CAA register |
Source: Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Emirates Aviation University3
History
| Year | Step |
|---|---|
| 1991 | Founded by the Department of Civil Aviation as Dubai Aviation College |
| 1999 | First licensed as a higher education institution by the Ministry of Education |
| 2001 | Joined the Emirates Group as its education arm |
| 2003 | Name changed to Emirates Aviation College |
| 2014 | Adopted the name Emirates Aviation University |
Source: QAA: International Quality Review of Emirates Aviation University (2022, PDF); QAA: International Quality Review mid-cycle review of Emirates Aviation University (May 2025, PDF)1,2
Students and programmes
The UK Quality Assurance Agency's 2025 review counted about 3,000 students in 2024-25, up from 1,200 at its 2021 review: 64% undergraduate, 23% postgraduate and 13% on diploma or training programmes. Programmes added since 2021 include degrees in aviation management, logistics and supply chain management, artificial intelligence and data science, and two PhDs.2
Before you rely on a degree
An active institutional licence does not mean every programme is accredited. Check the exact programme in the CAA register before enrolling, or before relying on a degree when hiring.3
Sources
- QAA: International Quality Review of Emirates Aviation University (2022, PDF)
- QAA: International Quality Review mid-cycle review of Emirates Aviation University (May 2025, PDF)
- Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Emirates Aviation University
Figures checked 22 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information. It is not investment, tax or legal advice; please confirm details with a qualified adviser before acting.