| Study Location | Kyiv |
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| Academic Field | J6 Aviation transport |
| Type | Postgraduate, Full time (on-line study is available) |
| Nominal Duration | 1,5 years (90 ECTS) |
| Study Language | English |
| Awards | Master of Aviation transport |
| Entry qualification | The Bachelor's degree diploma is required. Compulsory entrance exam. The entry qualification documents are accepted in English (except for documents issued in Ukraine upon completion of studies at local educational institutions) . In most cases you can request a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original & legalized (according to the international agreements) entry qualification documents along with you when you finally enter the university. |
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| Territory requirements | General entry requirement - Student visa. Citizens of the Russia, Iran, Belarus and North Korea who do not hold a permanent residence permit in Ukraine may be admitted for studies only with an individual authorization from the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. |
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| Language Requirements | English (B1/B2) |
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Entrance Exam Description
During the selection process we examine the competency of the applicant in two ways:
The faculty decides about the eligibility of the applicant by examining the documents of previous studies (degree, subject, results). This is followed by an entrance exams that evaluate the level of study-language and basic subjects depends on speciality.
The exams can be conducted online. In order to validate the entrant’s person, exams taken remotely are recorded on video, as is the person verification process. The recording is archived for at least five years on University’s grounds and the link to that recording is available in the united base of Ministry of Education of Ukraine.
Program Structure
Semester 1 — Fundamentals of Air Traffic Services
This semester gives you the core knowledge needed for professional ATS work.
- Air Traffic Management Basics
You learn how air traffic is organized, controlled, and supported in different airspace classes.
- Aviation Safety and Risk Management
You study how aviation safety is monitored, managed, and improved.
- Human Factors in Aviation
This subject explains how human performance affects safety in air-traffic control.
- Research Methods in Aviation
You learn how to conduct academic and practical research in the aviation field.
Semester 2 — Operational ATS Skills & Modern Technologies
You study real operational procedures and technologies used in global ATS centers.
Air Traffic Control Procedures
- You explore how controllers manage departures, arrivals, and en-route traffic.
- Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS) Systems
You learn how aircraft are tracked, how communication works, and what technologies ensure flight precision and safety.
- Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)
You study how essential flight information is collected, processed, and delivered.
- Emergency and Non-Standard Situations
This course trains you to react correctly to unexpected events and maintain safety in challenging situations.
Semester 3 — Advanced Concepts & Final Master’s Thesis
This semester focuses on modernized global systems and your qualification work.
- Advanced Air Traffic Flow and Capacity Management
You learn how countries regulate traffic flows to avoid congestion and delays.
- Next-Generation ATM Systems (CNS/ATM)
You explore the future of air-traffic management, satellite-based navigation, and digital airspace services.
- Master’s Thesis (Qualification Work)
You complete a research project or practical study under NAU supervision.
Overview
The program is designed for students who dream of working in modern aviation and managing the safe movement of aircraft. It teaches you how airspace is organized, how air-traffic controllers work, and how communication, navigation and surveillance systems keep flights safe. You study in an international environment, and the program follows global ICAO and EUROCONTROL standards, which means your skills will be recognized worldwide. Lectures are combined with simulators and practical training, so from the first months you learn how real air-traffic control operations work. This program is great for students who want a highly responsible, exciting, and well-paid career in the aviation industry.
Career Opportunities
Graduates can work as air-traffic controllers, airspace management specialists, or flight information service officers, build a career in air-traffic control centers, airports, aviation authorities, and international aviation organizations. Received skills are also needed in airline operation centers, aviation safety departments, and companies that develop navigation or surveillance systems.
Graduates are well-prepared for jobs that require strong decision-making, communication, and responsibility for safe flight operations.