United Arab Emirates – Emirates Aviation University (EAU), a region’s leading institution for aviation and aerospace education, has celebrated the graduation of 379 students at its 36th graduation ceremony.

• Of the 379 graduates, 296 completed bachelor’s degrees and 83 completed postgraduate programs, with 28 engineering students fully sponsored by Emirates Engineering and 121 UAE Nationals represented in the cohort.

• EAU has now graduated over 26,500 students, with a 94% employability rate, and remains deeply integrated with the Emirates Group, which hosted 130 interns in 2025 and has trained over 3,000 students to date.

Statements

• “As the industry enters a new era driven by digital transformation and innovation, the next generation of talent will play a defining role in charting its course. The graduates of EAU embody this momentum in the industry. They are equipped with the insight, resilience, and ambition needed to navigate an increasingly complex global landscape. Their achievements reflect our commitment to supporting an industry that remains vital to the world’s progress and prosperity. We extend our warmest congratulations to this exceptional cohort as they begin their journey into the future of aviation,” said His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group.

• “This year’s graduating class reflects the depth of talent nurtured at EAU. Our programmes are developed in close alignment with the evolving needs of the aviation and technology sectors, ensuring our students graduate with industry‑relevant expertise and a forward‑looking mindset. Their achievements reaffirm our commitment to developing professionals who are prepared to contribute to an industry that is marked by innovation and rapid transformation. We are confident they will carry forward the university’s values and continue to elevate the standards of excellence within the sector. Congratulations to the graduates!” said Professor Ahmad Al Ali, Vice-Chancellor of Emirates Aviation University.

About Emirates Aviation University
Founded in 1991, Emirates Aviation University is the higher education arm of the Emirates Group, offering accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in aviation, engineering, logistics, and data science. Recognised by the UK’s Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, EAU integrates academic learning with industry internships, producing career-ready aviation professionals for the global market.

Source: Emirates
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