Overview

The Pilot study offered by The Technical University of Kosice (TUKE) is based on qualification prerequisites that have been created for EU countries and are embedded in the regulations for the qualification of pilots and air traffic controllers. General theoretical subjects included in the first year continue in the next two years as the specialised subjects defined by the European regulations of the EASA agency.

The aim of university studies for the graduate is not only to obtain a comprehensive bachelor's education in the field, but also to prepare them according to the chosen specialization in order to take the ATPL theoretical exams, respectively exams according to Commission Regulation (EU) No. 2015/340, the execution of which is a necessary prerequisite for the issuance of a pilot's license or an air traffic controller's license.

The theoretical study is organized in such a way that the student has the opportunity to complete practical flight training in selected training organizations during their studies. The study is completed by a state exam and the final required defence of the bachelor's thesis.

Learning outcomes

Graduate of the Pilot bachelor's study programme:

demonstrates knowledge and understanding in the field of Transport, for piloting aircraft and air traffic control, based on the latest knowledge from the field of study for the performance of the profession of aviation personnel;

able to use their knowledge and understanding in a way that demonstrates a professional approach to piloting aircraft / air traffic control, and have competencies usually demonstrated by making and defending arguments and solving problems (tasks)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Airports and transport infrastructure

Economy

Physical Education

Air Law

Informatics

Equipment and Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-11 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Košice, Slovakia

Disciplines

Aviation Studies

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

a completed application for university studies of the first level

a certified copy of the completed secondary education with a certified translation into the Slovak language

the decision on recognition of completed education (validation) issued by the Regional Office Košice, Department of Education, Zádielska 1, 040 33 Košice

a certified copy of the transcript of records covering all the years of secondary education with a certified translation into Slovak. If the length of secondary education studies exceeds four years then a certified copy of transcript of records covering the last four years of study at secondary school is required

Curriculum Vitae in Slovak (or English, according to the language in which the applicant will study) signed by the applicant

a copy of passport

a proof of payment of the handling fee for the admission procedure (can be submitted to the Study department no later than the date of enrolment)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

5000 EUR / year

≈ 5000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

5000 EUR / year

≈ 5000 EUR / year

Living costs

Košice

Slovakia

500 - 850 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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