Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is a premier institution with an award-winning reputation as a leading provider of higher education and technical training.
Founded in 1926 as a school for pilots and flight mechanics, it is one of the earliest aviation schools in the world, established 23 years after the first successful airplane was flown.
With almost 100 years of heritage, the university has been at the forefront of ground-breaking aeronautical milestones. Today, it offers a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs in aviation, engineering, aerospace, cybersecurity, global business and beyond.
Embry-Riddle’s two residential campuses in the USA feature a gorgeous mountain community in Arizona and a spectacular beach setting in Florida, while the Worldwide Campus comprises over 115 global affiliate locations and an expansive digital campus for distance learning students.
Prospective students join a global community taught by industry-tested faculty that brings a current perspective to all the courses they teach. Students are also connected to an alumni network of over 150,000 professionals across a wide range of fields. A global leader in aviation, aerospace and STEM, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is training the industry leaders and explorers of tomorrow.
The university offers over 100 different programs at undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels, as well as research positions and certification programs for continued professional development.
According to U.S. News & World Report, the Arizona Campus is number one among the most innovative schools, and its aerospace engineering program is number two in the United States. The Florida Campus is second among the most innovative schools and is in the top 10 for aerospace/aeronautical/astronautical engineering programs. The university’s Worldwide Campus is number two in the nation in the category of best online bachelor’s degree programs, and has ranked in the top five for 10 years running.
