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Bahcesehir University Bachelor of Pilotage

Bahcesehir University

Bachelor of Pilotage

Istanbul, Turkey

Bachelor's degree

4 years

English

Full time

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Sep 2025

USD 9,000 / per year *

On-Campus

* + €15,675 per year

Key Summary

    About : This program offers comprehensive training for aspiring pilots. It covers fundamental principles of navigation, meteorology, and aviation regulations. The curriculum is designed to equip students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills through flying sessions, simulations, and classroom instruction. You'll learn to operate various types of aircraft and understand air traffic control systems. The duration and structure of the program ensure graduates are ready for the aviation industry.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can work as commercial pilots or flight instructors. Opportunities also exist in airline operations, aviation management, and roles within regulatory agencies. This degree can pave the way for a rewarding career in aviation.

Introduction

Students who apply to the pilotage department of our university and qualify to participate in the program first complete the English Preparatory Program successfully. They, subsequently, participate in the Pilotage Undergraduate Program which will last for 8 semesters. While the program is in progress, students are trained as aviators with knowledge of aviation and engineering-based academic courses for the first three semesters. Beginning from the 4th semester, they receive their theoretical pilot training prepared by international standards in real and virtual classes of Bahçeşehir University supported by modern technical education opportunities. In the 4th term their first actual flights and become entitled to receive a Private Pilot License (PPL-A) before starting their fifth term.

Actual flight training is given by the seasoned flight instructors of our partner flight school on new training aircraft and special simulators. In the following four semesters, graduates receive flight training and theoretical pilot training by the specified stages, which become even more difficult with their increasing skills. Our graduates will be entitled to receive the Airline Transport Pilot License (ATP-A) from the DGCA (Directorate General Of Civil Aviation of Turkey) together with their Bachelor’s Degree.

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