Established in 1991 and part of the Emirates Group, the Emirates Aviation University was awarded university status in December 2010 by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. EAU offers an extensive range of aviation-related courses and programmes. Offering the ideal launch-pad for a career in the management and technical spheres of aviation, EAU has a proven track record of preparing students for future success.

Mission
To serve the multifaceted aviation educational needs of students from the UAE, as well as students from the greater Middle Eastern and subcontinent regions.

To offer outstanding educational programmes that allow students to develop their creative, analytical, communication and critical thinking skills in a collaborative, nurturing environment that promotes lifelong learning and contributes to success in their professional careers.

To value and support academic and applied research amongst its faculty both in their disciplines and in the appropriate pedagogy necessary to be effective teachers and to serve the aviation industry.