The University of Turkish Aeronautical Association (UTAA or THKÜ) is a private higher education institution located in Ankara, Turkey. Here are some key information about the university:

Founded

The University of Turkish Aeronautical Association was founded in 2011 by the Turkish Aeronautical Association (Türk Hava Kurumu, THK).

School Strength

As a new university focusing on aviation and aerospace, UTAA has grown rapidly in a short period of time, providing high-quality education and research opportunities.

The school has a teaching team consisting of professors, associate professors and other faculty members, and emphasizes scientific research and technological innovation.

Institutional Nature

UTAA is a non-profit private university, which means that its operating funds mainly come from tuition fees, donations and other sources of income.

Educational Philosophy

The university focuses on a teaching method that combines theory and practice.

Emphasis on cultivating students' critical thinking ability and innovation ability to adapt to the ever-changing social needs.

Promote scientific research and social services, and contribute to the development of the region and even the country.

Attach importance to international education and encourage students to participate in international exchange programs.

Disciplines and Departments

Colleges:

College of Air Transport

College of Aeronautical and Space Engineering

College of Engineering

College of Business Administration

Professionals: Offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses covering flight training, aeronautical engineering, aerospace engineering, business management and other fields.

For example, the College of Aeronautical and Space Engineering offers majors such as aerospace engineering and flight technology; the College of Engineering offers majors such as electrical and electronic engineering and mechanical engineering; the College of Business Administration offers majors such as aviation management and logistics management.

Research Centers: The school has several research centers to support interdisciplinary research and innovation projects, especially in the fields of aeronautical technology and aerospace science.

Campus

Campus Location: UTAA's main campus is located in the Etimesgut district on the outskirts of Ankara, and there is also a Selçuk campus in İzmir.

The campus is equipped with modern infrastructure such as teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries, dormitories and sports facilities.

Provides a wealth of extracurricular activities opportunities, including social, cultural and sports activities to enhance students' life experience.

Practice Facilities

UTAA has two airports (Etimesgut-Ankara and Selçuk-İzmir), 6 full-capacity flight fields (used as training laboratories), and 2 operation towers equipped with ILS equipment (Etimesgut-Ankara and Selçuk-İzmir).

It has the largest aviation training fleet in Turkey, including 77 high-tech aircraft, providing students with a wide range of flight training experiences.

Internationalization

UTAA actively participates in international academic cooperation and student exchange programs, attracting students and scholars from all over the world.

It offers courses taught in English, especially many aviation and aerospace related courses, to attract international students.

Through its International Office, UTAA also provides various types of support and services to international students to help them adapt to the new learning environment.

Participating in international exchange programs such as Erasmus+, providing students with opportunities to study and intern abroad.

Rankings

Although UTAA may not be ranked in the top 1,000 in the world in the QS World University Rankings, it has a high reputation in the field of aviation and aerospace education.

As the only university in Turkey that specializes in aviation and aerospace education, UTAA has unique advantages in this field.

Employment prospects

Due to UTAA's close partnership with the private sector, graduates are generally able to find jobs more easily.

With the increasing demand for highly qualified personnel in the aviation and aerospace industries, UTAA graduates are highly competitive in the job market.

Features

UTAA is the first and only university in Turkey with aviation and aerospace science as its main major.

The majors offered by the school, such as flight training and aviation management, are highly regarded both at home and abroad.