African Aviation and Aerospace University

African Aviation and Aerospace University
(AAAU)
Festus Keyamo Building
Other name
AAAU
Established2022 (2022)
Parent institution
Federal Ministry of Aviation (Nigeria)
Accreditation
Academic staff
Mustapha Sheikh Abdullahi ,Vice Chancellor
Location
Bill Clinton Drive, Airport Road
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LanguageEnglish
Websitewww.aaau.edu.ng

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

References

  1. ↑ "Overview".
  2. ↑ "Undergraduate Courses".
  3. ↑ "Stakeholders back African aviation varsity in Abuja". October 16, 2025.
  4. ↑ "AAAU Matriculates 52 Undergraduates, 75 Postgraduate Students". This Day. July 2, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Aviation varsity won't become conventional institution, FG declares". July 2, 2026.
  6. ↑ "AAAU Matriculates 52 Undergraduates, 75 Postgraduate Students". This Day. July 2, 2026.
  7. ↑ "ICAO to partner with Nigeria on Aviation University". October 1, 2022.
  8. ↑ "AAAU Participating in ICAO Symposium in Canada, Initiates Strategic Partnership". September 17, 2025.
  9. ↑ "NSIB Signs MoU With Aerospace University On Aviation Safety In Africa". April 12, 2024.
  10. ↑ "AAAU Abuja and Caliphate Aviation Centre join training forces". April 16, 2024.
  11. ↑ "AAAU, French school sign pact on aviation education". March 13, 2024.
  12. ↑ "AAAU Expands Global Partnerships With Gulf Aviation Academy". February 18, 2025.
  13. ↑ "AAAU Signs MoU with University College of Aviation Malaysia". July 2, 2025.
  14. ↑ "African Aviation And Aerospace University Signs MOU With NITT". April 29, 2025.
  15. ↑ "AAAU Signs MoU With NCAT, Zaria For Academic Collaboration". August 20, 2024.