School of Civil Aviation
Pilot Training (in English)
Applications open
Tuition and study format
Academic year: 2026/27
Intakes and application dates
- 2026/2027 Ön BaşvuruApplications openJanuary 1, 2026 — August 31, 2027
Programme information package
The programme's definition and learning outcomes, as the university publishes them in its official information package.
Programme definition
History
Istanbul Nişantaşı University School of Civil Aviation has started to provide undergraduate education with 3 departments since the 2016-2017 academic year, and the Department of Pilotage (English) was established in 2020. The department accepted its first students in the 2021-2022 academic year and will give its first graduates in 2026.
Qualification Awarded
When the programme is successfully completed and the programme competencies are met, a Bachelor of Pilotage degree is obtained. In addition to the theoretical and practical training, candidates are entitled to hold PPL and ATPL licences.
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
Bachelor's Degree (EQF-LLL Level 6)
Specific Admission Requirements
Turkish Citizens: Students are admitted to the programme by central placement according to Numerical (SAY) score type. Students who are placed in the programme by OSYM are required to complete their financial obligations and register on the announced registration dates. Foreign Nationals: Foreign students are accepted in accordance with the criteria determined by the University Senate. Please see the relevant web page. Undergraduate Transfer: A student who has started his/her education in an equivalent programme in Turkey or abroad can apply for transfer. The acceptance of the student is examined and evaluated individually before the start of the semester, taking into account the conditions of each student and the degree applied for. Please review the relevant legislation. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education Transfer Directive Regulation on the Principles of Transferring Between Associate and Undergraduate Degree Programmes, Double Major, Minor and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer in Higher Education Institutions Exchange Students: Students coming from Turkey and abroad within the scope of student exchange programmes approved by the University and the framework of which is determined by an agreement can take the courses given in the programme.
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)
Students studying at Nişantaşı University may be exempt from some courses within the framework of certain regulations. If the content of the course taken in another institution is appropriate to the content of the course given at Nişantaşı University and approved by the School Directorate, the student may be exempted from this course. Students' previous education and achievements can be recognised in accordance with the "Istanbul Nişantaşı University Directive on Recognition of Previously Acquired Qualifications, Course Equivalency and Adjustment Principles" and exemption from the necessary courses can be provided accordingly. Link to reach the directive:
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Qualification Requirements and Rules are as described in the "Graduation Requirements" section.
Profile of The Programme
Vision: To provide the most qualified pilot training education at undergraduate level in Turkey and to be the reason for the graduated pilot candidates to be preferred in national and international airspace. Mission: The mission of our department is to train pilots with the necessary skills, competence, theoretical and practical experience to meet the needs of national and international airline companies. Aim/Goals: To train pilots with the necessary skills, competence, theoretical and practical experience to meet the needs of national and international airline companies. It aims to train pilots who have the desired skills, competence and leadership skills, who can make the right decision, who prioritise flight safety and security, who have adopted the aviation culture. General Information: Students who successfully complete the English Preparatory Programme will be able to start the 4-year Pilotage Undergraduate Programme. Academic courses and Pilotage Theoretical Ground Courses will be taught by Istanbul Nişantaşı University Department of Pilotage, while flight training will be provided by ERAH Flight School within the framework of the signed Training Cooperation Protocol. Our graduates will be entitled to obtain an Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATP-A) from the DGCA together with the Bachelor's Diploma. "Candidates who will register must bring a valid first class health certificate (Class-1) issued by aviation medical centres authorised by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and a medical report stating that there is no restriction in the health certificate preventing them from flying as a pilot in charge in single pilot certified aircraft. The criminal records of the pilot candidates must meet the general requirements for applications for pilot licences specified in the current Aircraft Pilot Licence Regulation (SHY-1) published by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation."
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Graduates can work as pilots in private aircraft with the PPL licence they are entitled to receive, they can work as pilots in airline companies with the ATPL licence they receive, or they can work as flight instructors in airlines or flight schools.
Access to Further Studies
Graduates of the department can pursue a master's degree in Aeronautical Engineering and similar departments upon request.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Students who register for the relevant course at the beginning of the semester must have attended at least 70% of the theoretical courses and at least 80% of the practical courses in order to take the final exam. Students are subjected to midterm and final exams for each course. The contribution of the midterm exam (scores obtained from measurement tools such as homework, laboratory exams, quizzes, etc. can also be evaluated as midterm grades) to the success grade is 40% and the contribution of the final exam is 60%. You can click on the course name in the Curriculum (below) for the measurement and evaluation criteria of each course. You can review the relevant regulations and directives. Nisantasi University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations Examination and Success Evaluation System Directive
Graduation Requirements
In order for students to be eligible for graduation, they must have successfully completed all of the courses in the curriculum (for a total of at least 240 ECTS credits) and have a GPA of at least 2.00 out of 4.00 at the graduation stage. Please review the relevant regulations and directives. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations Nişantaşı University Directive on the Arrangement of Diploma, Diploma Supplement and Other Documents
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Tam Zamanlı
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Head of the Department: Dr. Kağan Cenk MIZRAK E-mail: kagancenk.mizrak@nisantasi.edu.tr GSM: +90 (212) 210 10 10 Address: Neotech Campus, Maslak, Taşyoncası St. No: 1V and No: 1Y, 34398 Sarıyer/İstanbul
Facilities
Graduates of the department can work in professions such as pilotage, flight (pilot training, flight cabin attendant).
Programme outcomes
- Pilots who graduate from the Pilotage Undergraduate Programme will have the opportunity to work in airline companies, general aviation enterprises, universities and flight schools providing aviation education in Turkey and abroad thanks to the PPL and ATPL theoretical courses, flight practices, academic courses and elective courses they take during their university education.
- Apply Mathematics, Science and applied sciences to disciplines related to aviation.
- Analyses and interprets data using databases and information sources
- Uses the skills, techniques and modern technologies required in professional practice.
- Evaluates the national and international aviation environment.
- Describes aircraft design principles, performance and operational characteristics, and regulations for the maintenance of aircraft and related systems.
- Evaluates the effect of aviation safety and human factors on safety.
- National and international aviation law and labour issues on aviation operations discusses regulations
- Air traffic control in the management of airports, airspace and national airspace system explains the combination.
- Discuss the impact of meteorological and environmental issues on aviation operations
- Achieves all the minimum requirements, courses and practices required to obtain an Air Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL).
Programme outcomes and the Turkish Qualifications Framework
Each line is an item of the Turkish Qualifications Framework; the numbers beside it are the programme outcomes that meet it.
KNOWLEDGE
- 1
Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11
SKILLS
- 1
Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 5 · 6 · 8 · 10 - 2
Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field
Programme outcomes2 · 4 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11
COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently
Programme outcomes1 · 5 · 7 · 8 - 2
Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field
Programme outcomes2 · 4 - 3
Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project
Programme outcomes3 · 6 · 9 · 11
COMPETENCES ( Learning Competence )
- 1
Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach
Programme outcomes2 · 5 - 2
Determine learning needs and direct the learning
Programme outcomes7 · 9 - 3
Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning
Programme outcomes1 · 3 · 4 · 6 · 8 · 10 · 11
COMPETENCES ( Communication and Social Competence )
- 1
Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field
Programme outcomes8 - 2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data
Programme outcomes3 · 4 · 6 · 9 - 3
Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility
Programme outcomes7 · 8 · 11 - 4
Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level
Programme outcomes2 · 5 · 8 · 10 - 5
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge
Programme outcomes1 · 3 · 5 · 8 · 9 · 10
COMPETENCES ( Field Specific Competence )
- 1
Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field
Programme outcomes3 · 6 · 7 - 2
Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 4 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11