African Aviation and Aerospace University
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Other name | AAAU |
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| Established | 2022 |
Parent institution | Federal Ministry of Aviation (Nigeria) |
| Accreditation | |
Academic staff | Mustapha Sheikh Abdullahi ,Vice Chancellor |
| Location | Bill Clinton Drive, Airport Road , , |
| Language | English |
| Website | www |
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African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU) is a Federal University located in Abuja, Nigeria. It was founded by the Nigerian Government under the Federal Ministry of Aviation (Nigeria). AAAU offers Degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Aviation Business, and Meteorology.[1][2][3]
Overview
The African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), Abuja, is a specialised Nigerian university focused on aviation, aerospace, meteorology, and related fields. The university was established in 2022 in response to the growing need for highly skilled professionals, advanced research, innovation, and university-level education within Africa’s aviation and aerospace industries.[4][5][6]
Partners
- International Civil Aviation Organization[7][8]
- Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau[9]
- Caliphate Aviation Centre[10]
- École Nationale de l’Aviation Civile[11]
- Gulf Aviation Academy[12]
- University College of Aviation Malaysia[13]
- Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology[14]
- Nigerian College of Aviation Technology[15]
- World Meteorological Organization
- Civil Aviation University of China
- Nigerian Space Research and Development Agency
- Atom Aviation Training Services
- Tertiary Educational Trust Fund
- Nigerian Meteorological Agency
References
- ↑ "Overview".
- ↑ "Undergraduate Courses".
- ↑ "Stakeholders back African aviation varsity in Abuja". October 16, 2025.
- ↑ "AAAU Matriculates 52 Undergraduates, 75 Postgraduate Students". This Day. July 2, 2026.
- ↑ "Aviation varsity won't become conventional institution, FG declares". July 2, 2026.
- ↑ "AAAU Matriculates 52 Undergraduates, 75 Postgraduate Students". This Day. July 2, 2026.
- ↑ "ICAO to partner with Nigeria on Aviation University". October 1, 2022.
- ↑ "AAAU Participating in ICAO Symposium in Canada, Initiates Strategic Partnership". September 17, 2025.
- ↑ "NSIB Signs MoU With Aerospace University On Aviation Safety In Africa". April 12, 2024.
- ↑ "AAAU Abuja and Caliphate Aviation Centre join training forces". April 16, 2024.
- ↑ "AAAU, French school sign pact on aviation education". March 13, 2024.
- ↑ "AAAU Expands Global Partnerships With Gulf Aviation Academy". February 18, 2025.
- ↑ "AAAU Signs MoU with University College of Aviation Malaysia". July 2, 2025.
- ↑ "African Aviation And Aerospace University Signs MOU With NITT". April 29, 2025.
- ↑ "AAAU Signs MoU With NCAT, Zaria For Academic Collaboration". August 20, 2024.

