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PhD of Aviation
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Daytona Beach, United States
- English
- Hybrid
- PhD
About the program
Diploma in Aviation is an on-campus two-year aviation diploma at Mount Royal University in Calgary.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Practise applied skills in Aviation
- Using foundational concepts
- Research and professional practice related to Aviation
- While developing workplace communication and problem-solving abilities.
Career outcomes
- Airline
- Charter or corporate pilot
- Aerial firefighter pilot
- Flight instructor
- Medevac pilot
- Agricultural spraying pilot
- Pipeline and fire patrol pilot
- Canadian Armed Forces pilot
- Aerial surveillance
Curriculum
- Two-year diploma with Transport Canada-compliant instruction combining theory and flight experience. Topics include meteorology
- Navigation
- Air law
- Flight planning and aircraft systems
- With flight time and simulator training as work-integrated learning. Year-by-year course details are not given in the page text.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor and/or master degree from an accredited institution (programme-specific field and CGPA 3.0-3.5)
- Statement of objectives
- Three recommendation letters
- Resume
- GRE where required. Source: erau.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/doctoral-students.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Accredited bachelor or master degree (programme-specific).
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 79
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 105
- PTE Academic 59
- Cambridge 170
Documents you’ll need
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Qualification Certificate
- Foreign Credential Evaluation
- English Language Proficiency Evidence
- Passport Copy.
How to apply
- Check requirements and the programme deadline (erau. Edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/doctoral-students). Apply online via erau. Edu/apply and pay the 50 USD fee. Upload official transcripts
- A statement of objectives
- Three recommendation letters
- A resume and GRE or GMAT scores where the programme requires them. International applicants add a credential evaluation
- English test scores and proof of funds. Pay the 200 USD enrollment deposit to accept. Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa. Check in with ISSS within 10 days of arrival.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $17,602 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Daytona Beach |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Daytona Beach College of Aviation |
| Department | School of Graduate Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Eligible students may consult the institution for current scholarships and award criteria, Availability varies by program. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
2 Jan 2027
49 days left
Frequently asked questions
The next deadline is 2 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $17,602 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,230 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 105, PTE Academic 59, Cambridge 170.

