Professional Pilot BSc

Programme Details

Name of the Programme

Professional Pilot BSc

Name of the Degree

Professional Pilot

Level of the Degree Programme

Bachelor of Sciences (BSc)

Name of the Institute

Institute of Technology and Agricultural Sciences

Head of the Programme

Dr. Balázs GÁTI

Intake

Fall

Starting Date

September, 2025

Study Mode

full-time

Fees

• Tuition fee: 13900 EUR / semester
• Application fee: 100 EUR

Location

Hungary, Nyíregyháza

Language of Directions

English

Field

Engineering Science

Duration

7 semesters (3.5 years)

ECTS

210 CREDITS

Qualification

Professional Pilot

Carrier Opportunities

On the basis of the experience of the last 10 years, the graduates have career prospects as the first officer at an airliner and flight instructor at an approved training organization.

Short Description

The purpose of the training is to train professionals who are familiar with aviation and are able to work as professional pilots, and able to support the air operation, ground handling and transport operations at aircraft operators and organizations and carry out compliance monitoring and safety management activities also. After gaining the necessary professional experience they are able to fulfill the requirements as nominated post-holders also. The requirements for ATP (A) integrated training (Airline Transport Pilot, Aircraft) have been mastered. Graduates are prepared to continue their studies at the MSc level. During the first year besides basic technical studies, students will learn Principles of Flight as well as familiarize themselves with Aviation English. Following successful completion of the first two semesters, students will start the practical part of the course during the following Summer and fly the aircraft. Next to aviation-related subjects, students will also gain strong engineering knowledge in various technical fields, such as mechanics, mathematics, technical drawing.

Specialization

The Air Line Pilot specialization is the only one specialization that is mandatory in this way: After successful completion of the programme (what is an ATPL integrated course) the following ratings will be obtained: ATPL(A) theory, CPL(A) (commercial pilot license) ME/IR (A) (multi-engine instrument rating), Night (VFR), MCC (Multi Crew Cooperation). Belonging to the exams at the end of the semesters, successful examinations at the Civil Aviation Authority are needed in the following subjects: Air Law, Aircraft General Knowledge (Airframe/Systems/Power plant, and Instrumentation, Mass and Balance, Performance, Flight Planning and Monitoring, Human Performance, Meteorology, General Navigation, Radio Navigation, Operational Procedures, Principles of Flight, VFR and IFR Communications. The practical training comprises 140 flight hours on aircraft 40 hours of simulator training (FNPT II) and 20 hours of Multi-Crew Cooperation (FNPT II).

Major Courses

• 1st semester
  • Mathematics I.
  • Mechanics I.
  • Mechanical Drafting I.
  • Knowledge of Materials and Production Technology I.
  • Engineering Informatics
  • Engineering Physics
  • Theory of Flight I.
• 2nd semester
  • Mathematics II.
  • Mechanics II.
  • Mechanical Drafting II.
  • Knowledge of Materials and Production Technology II.
  • Heat and Flow Engineering I.
  • Science of Machines
  • Theory of Flight II.
  • English for Professional Purposes I.
• 3rd semester
  • Heat and Flow Engineering II.
  • Economics
  • Labour Safety
  • Machine Parts I.
  • Electronics and Electrical Engineering
  • Quality and Environment Control
  • Technical Chemistry
  • Power Plants I.
  • English for Professional Purposes II.
  • Flight Practice I.
• 4th semester
  • Machine Parts II.
  • Basics of Economics
  • Air Law
  • Human Performances and Limitation
  • Power Plants II.
  • English for Professional Purposes III.
  • Flight Navigation I.
  • Flight Practice II.
  • Radio Communication
• 5th semester
  • Automatization and Control I.
  • Factory Organizing
  • Airplane Instruments and Apparatus I.
  • Airframes and Systems I.
  • English for Professional Purposes IV.
  • Flight Performances and Planning I.
  • Flight Navigation II.
  • Aviation Meteorology
  • Flight Practice III.
• 6th semester
  • Business Law
  • Automatization and Control II.
  • Thesis I.
  • Airplane Instruments and Apparatus II.
  • Airframes and Systems II.
  • Flight Performances and Planning II.
  • Operations Procedures
  • Flight Practice IV.
• 7th semester
  • Human Resource Management
  • Thesis II.
  • Aviation Safety
  • Flight Practice V.
  • Multi-Crew Cooperation

Admission Criteria

Entry Requirements

• Secondary School Leaving Certificate
• English language skills at CEFR level B2 or higher (equivalent to IELTS 5.5 or higher)
• Good grades in high school diploma in Mathematics and Physics (at least 80%)

Entrance Examination

Following the formal check up of the application documents the university will organise the online oral entrance examination. During the 25-minute online entrance exam, the Admission Board will assess the following skills: general English language skills, personal motivation, cognitive abilities (Mathematics and Physics proficiency screening before the admission board), technical interest and aptitude, knowledge of aviation. For a successful exam you must score at least 60 out of 100 points.

Minimum Level of Language Proficiency

Proof of Language proficiency - upper intermediate level / CEFR B2 level or higher

Entrance Examination Mode

online oral exam in English

Description of the Selection and the Entrance Examination Process

THE ADMISSION PROCEDURE CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING PARTS: online interview (20-30 minutes), evaluation of application documents. The application procedure is based on an evaluation system of 100 points (50 points are given for motivation and educational background, and the other 50 points for language proficiency and intercultural preparedness according to the online interview). Following the formal check-up of the application documents, the staff of the institute will organize the oral entrance examination. The entrance exam is successful if the applicant reaches at least 60 points. For further information regarding the exam topics please visit our website.

Degree Overview:

The Professional Pilot BSc program at the University of Nyíregyháza aims to train professionals who are knowledgeable in aviation and capable of working as professional pilots. Graduates will be able to support air operations, ground handling, and transport operations at aircraft operators and organizations, and conduct compliance monitoring and safety management activities. With sufficient professional experience, they can meet the requirements for nominated post-holders. The program fulfills the requirements for ATP (A) integrated training (Airline Transport Pilot, Aircraft). Graduates are also prepared for MSc-level studies. The first year includes basic technical studies, Principles of Flight, and Aviation English. After the first two semesters, students begin practical flight training. In addition to aviation subjects, students receive a strong engineering foundation in mechanics, mathematics, and technical drawing. The program includes an Air Line Pilot specialization, leading to ATPL(A) theory, CPL(A) (commercial pilot license) ME/IR (A) (multi-engine instrument rating), Night (VFR), and MCC (Multi Crew Cooperation) upon successful completion. Successful completion also requires passing Civil Aviation Authority exams in Air Law, Aircraft General Knowledge (Airframe/Systems/Power plant, and Instrumentation, Mass and Balance, Performance, Flight Planning and Monitoring, Human Performance, Meteorology, General Navigation, Radio Navigation, Operational Procedures, Principles of Flight, VFR and IFR Communications).

Outline:

The program is structured across 7 semesters (3.5 years) and includes a total of 210 ECTS credits. The curriculum includes both theoretical and practical components.

Semester 6:

Business Law, Automatization and Control II, Thesis I, Airplane Instruments and Apparatus II, Airframes and Systems II, Flight Performances and Planning II, Operations Procedures, Flight Practice IV.

Semester 7:

Human Resource Management, Thesis II, Aviation Safety, Flight Practice V, Multi-Crew Cooperation. Practical training comprises 140 flight hours, 40 hours of simulator training (FNPT II), and 20 hours of Multi-Crew Cooperation (FNPT II). A minimum score of 60 out of 100 points is required for successful completion of the entrance exam. The first-year students must also undergo a Class 1 medical certificate and a psychological aptitude test before starting flight training. The program involves both theoretical classroom instruction and extensive practical flight training.

Careers:

Based on the last 10 years of experience, graduates have career prospects as first officers at airlines and flight instructors at approved training organizations.

Other:

The program is offered full-time in English in Nyíregyháza, Hungary. The Institute of Technology and Agricultural Sciences houses the program, headed by Dr. Balázs GÁTI. The program starts in September. The application for the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship program for the 2025/2026 academic year is closed. The next application period will begin in November 2025.

Tuition fee: 13900 EUR / semester Application fee: 100 EUR

The University of Nyíregyháza is a prominent public institution located in Nyíregyháza, Hungary. Established in 2000, it has evolved into a significant center for higher education in the region.

Academic Profile:

• Student Body: The university serves approximately 5,000 students, offering a diverse range of programs.
• Programs Offered: It provides a variety of educational opportunities, including bachelor's and master's degrees, with a strong emphasis on teacher training, engineering, agricultural sciences, economics, sports, natural sciences, and informatics.

Campus and Facilities:

Situated adjacent to the Sóstó park forest, the university boasts a modern campus recognized for its advanced infrastructure. In 2009, the campus received the first prize in the "public buildings" category at the FIABCI and Wall Street Journal architecture world competition. 

International Opportunities:

The University of Nyíregyháza is committed to internationalization, participating in European Union mobility programs that facilitate professional development and cultural exchange for both students and faculty. The institution also collaborates with universities in Brazil, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, Finland, Russia, and Malta, offering students opportunities for international internships and research partnerships.