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PhD of Aviation

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  • Daytona Beach, United States
  • English
  • Hybrid
  • PhD

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University campus

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

  1. 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
  2. A statement of objectives
  3. Three recommendation letters
  4. A resume and GRE or GMAT scores where the programme requires them. International applicants add a credential evaluation
  5. 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

CampusDaytona Beach
Faculty or schoolDaytona Beach College of Aviation
DepartmentSchool of Graduate Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteEligible 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.