University of Turkish Aeronautical Association

University of Turkish Aeronautical Association is a non-profit foundation university located in Ankara, Turkey. It was established on March 3, 2011, by Law No. 6114 and is supported by the Turkish Aeronautical Association Foundation. The university is Turkey's first higher education institution specialized in aviation and space sciences.
The main aim of the university is to provide qualified human resources for the aviation and aerospace sectors, offering undergraduate and graduate education, research, and training in areas such as pilotage, air transport, aerospace sciences, and engineering.

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Academic Structure

Faculties

Faculty of Air Transportation
Faculty of Aeronautics and Space Sciences
Faculty of Business
Faculty of Engineering
İzmir Faculty of Air Transportation

Institutes

Institute of Aeronautics and Space Sciences
Institute of Science
Institute of Social Sciences

Vocational Schools

Ankara Aviation Vocational School
İzmir Aviation Vocational School

Campus and Facilities

The main campus is located in the Etimesgut district of Ankara, in the Turkkusu complex. The campus includes flight training fields, hangars, laboratories, flight simulators, research centers, library, student dormitories, and social facilities. Students receive hands-on training with extensive aviation infrastructure.

Education and Graduates

UTAA provides applied training especially in pilotage, aviation, and space sciences. Students receive instruction at flight schools accredited by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation and EASA. Graduates are employed by Turkish Airlines, private airlines, and various aviation/aerospace companies.