Emirates Aviation University Marks Milestone Graduation

Emirates Aviation University (EAU) celebrated its 35th graduation ceremony, recognizing 154 students from over 25 nationalities earning postgraduate and undergraduate degrees in fields such as aviation management, safety, air transport management, and engineering. 

Since its founding in 1991, EAU has graduated over 26,000 students who have joined the local and global aviation workforce. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group, and Chancellor of the EAU awarded the graduates with their well-earned certificates. Also in attendance were Emirates Group executives, elated graduates and their equally happy families and friends, and the university’s faculty.

HH Sheikh Ahmed said: “The university has been an important pivot not just for training and education, but also for research, development and community engagement within aviation. Our commitment to EAU is unwavering, and we enhance and amplify its capabilities with support from our Group’s senior leadership team and our solid investments in its future. Congratulations to our graduates – they have every reason to feel proud!”

This year’s cohort represented over 25 nationalities and a range of postgraduate and undergraduate degrees and disciplines, including aviation management, aviation safety, air transport management, aerospace and aeronautical engineering.

The graduating class of 154 students includes 24 postgraduate and 130 undergraduate students, and some who are Emirates-sponsored. The university honoured 19 exemplary students across all disciplines.