The future of aviation

Our programs are designed with industry input to ensure industry relevance.

Aeroplane at airport
  • Most employable students
    UNSW placed in the AFR Top 100

    2020 and 2021

  • Innovative program in Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems
    creating future leaders for this rapidly evolving sector
  • Flying Operations Unit
    comprised of Diamond DA40 and Piper PA44 aeroplanes and Pacific Simulators.

Study with us

Aviation

Prepare for a successful career in the aviation industry. We offer flying programs for those looking to become pilots and aviation management programs for those pursuing a corporate role in the industry.
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Research & impact

Our research makes a real difference in aviation by bringing together the field’s best minds to innovate and collaborate on important issues such as safety, efficiency, policy and the rising need to address sustainability.

Together, this global community of researchers are solving some of the industry’s greatest challenges and building a brighter future.

Research strengths

Our research strengths cover sustainability, fatigue, ground operations, telemetry, baggage handling, safety and risk management, human factors, investigations, finance, aviation law and more.

TARS centre

Transport and Road Safety (TARS) Research capitalises on the strong research synergies in human factors and transport safety conducted between our research team and fellow researchers in aviation.

Supervisors

Our experienced supervisors cover a broad range of subject areas across the field of aviation. Find a supervisor for your research.

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