Embry‑Riddle Asia Unveils New Campus and Training Center in Singapore in 2024

Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University’s Asia Campus has officially relocated to a new state-of-the-art training center at Seletar Aerospace Park in Singapore. The move solidifies Embry‑Riddle's commitment to Singapore's aviation/aerospace ecosystem and significantly expands its educational and training offerings. The new facility is co-located with Air 7 Asia, fostering collaboration and synergy within the aerospace community.

“We are extremely proud to have a prominent presence at the Seletar Aerospace Park in Singapore,” said Dr. John R. Watret, FRAeS, chancellor of Embry‑Riddle’s Worldwide Campus. "This strategic location is a thriving aviation and aerospace ecosystem and is the ideal home for Embry‑Riddle Asia. Our place at Seletar will provide deepened collaboration with industry leaders in the region, and, most importantly, it strongly supports our mission to educate the next generation of aviation professionals who will actively shape the industry's future.”

The new campus and training center boasts cutting-edge facilities, including immersive virtual training labs, advanced air traffic management simulation systems and specialized training areas for uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), or drones. This expansion allows Embry‑Riddle to offer a wider range of academic degree programs, professional/executive education courses and uncrewed aircraft training programs.

"We are thrilled to embark on this new chapter at Seletar Aerospace Park," said Matthew Flaherty, vice chancellor and head of Asia at Embry‑Riddle. "This move allows us to better serve the needs of Singapore's dynamic aviation/aerospace industry and contribute to the development of a highly skilled workforce."

The new campus and training center will also be the new home of ERAU Asia Institute, a private education institute registered with the Committee for Private Education, a part of SkillsFuture Singapore.

Key Highlights:

• Enhanced Academic Programs: Embry‑Riddle Asia's comprehensive academic offerings include undergraduate and graduate degrees in Aeronautics, Engineering, Aviation Business Administration and Business Analytics.
• Expanded Uncrewed Aircraft Training: As a Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS)-approved Unmanned Aircraft Training Organization (UATO), Embry‑Riddle Asia provides comprehensive training for current UAS applications and emerging urban air mobility technologies.
• Professional/Executive Education and Training: Embry‑Riddle Asia offers tailored training programs in various aviation/aerospace fields, including aviation maintenance/engineering, cybersecurity, airport wildlife management and uncrewed aircraft systems.
• Expanded Facilities: The new campus houses cutting-edge equipment for immersive virtual training, air traffic management simulation, UAS flight training and aviation maintenance.

About Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University - Asia Since 2011, Embry‑Riddle's presence in Singapore has allowed students in Asia to pursue Embry‑Riddle degrees through partnerships in Singapore. Embry‑Riddle Asia currently offers the Master of Business Administration in Aviation, Master of Science in Aeronautics, Bachelor of Science in Aviation Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics, Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics to more than 350 students enrolled through the Asia campus. Programs are offered full-time, part-time, online and in the classroom through partnerships with the Singapore Aviation Academy, ERC Institute and ERAU Asia Institute. Graduates from the Asia campus have the same SACS-accredited academic qualifications as graduates in the United States.

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