Resting along the Deule River is Lille, the principal city of the Lille Métropole in the French Flanders. The city has over 200,000 residents. Lille city has 6 universities and several colleges.

Most aviation management programs are designed for students who wish to work in business positions within this industry. Students may take courses in aviation, management, operations and safety, along with general courses in math, science, communication and business.

France is currently among the 20 best performing countries in terms of the economy due to their excellent results-oriented higher education learning. Most of the courses at universities are offered in the French language. France has 60 public and 100 private universities.