Undergraduate programme
The undergraduate study of aeronautics has been designed for small enlistment quotas and therefore the specialist study profiles are conducted through elective modules formed by elective courses. The classes are divided into three elective modules: military pilot, civil pilot and air traffic control. The curriculum of aeronautical studies provides the students with practical skills which they acquire through practical courses in air traffic control and air traffic participation. These practical exercises are in accordance with the Air traffic act and the courses are based on the prescribed organisational structure know as “class base and practical courses workplace”. The base for practical courses in navigation and flying, Croatian Aviation Training Centre, is located at the Lučko airport. It operates according to the Part-FCL regulation and is recognized as an ATO or Approved Training Organization.
A separate organisational unit, the Croatian Air Traffic Control Education Centre (HUSK), was founded in order to conduct practical courses in air traffic control. The Croatian Air Traffic Control Centre is internationally recognised as an ATC Training Organisation
Civil Pilot
Duration: 3 years
ECTS credits: 180
Entry requirements:
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Completed four-year secondary school
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Passed national state exam (Croatian, English – A, Mathematics – A)
Admission process:
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Academic admission via www.postani-student.hr and ranking until the quota is filled
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Parallel Ministry of Defence selection and contracting; enrollment is contingent on passing MoD selection within set deadlines
Type of study: Undergraduate university study
Curriculum:
Core and elective courses in flight theory, aerodynamics, aircraft systems, navigation, human factors, operations and regulations. Practical flight training delivered through an approved training organisation (ATO) leading to CPL(A)/IR/ME with ATPL theory (frozen ATPL).
Progression opportunities:
Eligible to continue to a two-year (120 ECTS) master’s programme; further advancement within the Armed Forces per MoD rules.
Degree awarded:
University Bachelor of Engineering in Aeronautics (univ. bacc. ing. aeronaut.)
Military_Pilot_Curriculum_EN_2025-26.pdf
Military Pilot
Duration: 3 years
ECTS credits: 180
Entry requirements:
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Completed four-year secondary school
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Passed national state exam (Croatian, English – A, Mathematics – A)
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Ministry of Defence selection for military pilot candidates (Class 1 medical, psychophysical tests, aptitude/fitness and security clearance)
Admission process:
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Academic admission via www.postani-student.hr and ranking until the quota is filled
-
Parallel Ministry of Defence selection and contracting; enrollment is contingent on passing MoD selection within set deadlines
Type of study: Undergraduate university study
Curriculum:
Core aeronautics plus modules in high-speed aerodynamics, mission planning and military flight operations. Practical flying conducted in coordination with Croatian Air Force units and partner organisations.
Progression opportunities:
Eligible to continue to a two-year (120 ECTS) master’s programme; further advancement within the Armed Forces per MoD rules.
Degree awarded:
University Bachelor of Engineering in Aeronautics (univ. bacc. ing. aeronaut.)
Military_Pilot_Curriculum_EN_2025-26.pdf
Air Traffic Control
Duration: 3 years
ECTS credits: 180
Entry requirements:
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Completed four-year secondary school
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Passed national state exam (Croatian, English – A, Mathematics – A)
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Additional selection by the national ANSP (Croatia Control/HUSK): psychometric screening, ATCO medical (Class 3) and English proficiency as required for ATCO training
Admission process:
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Apply via www.postani-student.hr; enrollment according to rank until the quota is filled
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Candidates proceed to ANSP/Training Organisation selection; failure to complete required steps within deadlines forfeits eligibility for the ATC specialisation
Type of study: Undergraduate university study
Curriculum:
Foundations of aeronautics, navigation and surveillance, ATM principles, human factors, procedures and regulations. Practical/simulator training delivered through an accredited ATC training organisation, followed by unit and on-the-job training with the ANSP.
Progression opportunities:
Graduates may continue to a two-year (120 ECTS) master’s programme or related master’s studies, subject to any required course/credit differences.
Degree awarded: University Bachelor of Engineering in Aeronautics (univ. bacc. ing. aeronaut.)
ATC_curriculum_EN_2025-26-1.pdf
Military Air Traffic Control
Duration: 3 years
ECTS credits: 180
Entry requirements:
-
Completed four-year secondary school
-
Passed national state exam (Croatian, English – A, Mathematics – A)
-
Ministry of Defence selection for military ATC personnel (medical, security and aptitude requirements)
Admission process:
-
Academic admission via www.postani-student.hr and ranking until the quota is filled
-
Parallel MoD selection; enrollment contingent on passing MoD selection within set deadlines
Type of study: Undergraduate university study
Curriculum:
ATC-focused aeronautics with military operations content: military airspace management, Flexible Use of Airspace (FUA), procedures for military operations within national ATM. Training coordinated with MoD and accredited training organisations; transition to operational unit training within the Armed Forces.
Progression opportunities:
Eligible to continue to a two-year (120 ECTS) master’s programme (military ATC focus) or related programmes, in line with MoD and university regulations.
Degree awarded: University Bachelor of Engineering in Aeronautics (univ. bacc. ing. aeronaut.)
Military_ATC_Curriculum_EN_2025
Civil Pilot
Duration: 3 years
ECTS credits: 180
Entry requirements:
-
Completed four-year secondary school
-
Passed national state exam (Croatian, English – A, Mathematics – A)
Admission process:
-
Academic admission via www.postani-student.hr and ranking until the quota is filled
-
Parallel Ministry of Defence selection and contracting; enrollment is contingent on passing MoD selection within set deadlines
Type of study: Undergraduate university study
Curriculum:
Core and elective courses in flight theory, aerodynamics, aircraft systems, navigation, human factors, operations and regulations. Practical flight training delivered through an approved training organisation (ATO) leading to CPL(A)/IR/ME with ATPL theory (frozen ATPL).
Progression opportunities:
Eligible to continue to a two-year (120 ECTS) master’s programme; further advancement within the Armed Forces per MoD rules.
Degree awarded:
University Bachelor of Engineering in Aeronautics (univ. bacc. ing. aeronaut.)
Military_Pilot_Curriculum_EN_2025-26.pdf
Military Pilot
Duration: 3 years
ECTS credits: 180
Entry requirements:
-
Completed four-year secondary school
-
Passed national state exam (Croatian, English – A, Mathematics – A)
-
Ministry of Defence selection for military pilot candidates (Class 1 medical, psychophysical tests, aptitude/fitness and security clearance)
Admission process:
-
Academic admission via www.postani-student.hr and ranking until the quota is filled
-
Parallel Ministry of Defence selection and contracting; enrollment is contingent on passing MoD selection within set deadlines
Type of study: Undergraduate university study
Curriculum:
Core aeronautics plus modules in high-speed aerodynamics, mission planning and military flight operations. Practical flying conducted in coordination with Croatian Air Force units and partner organisations.
Progression opportunities:
Eligible to continue to a two-year (120 ECTS) master’s programme; further advancement within the Armed Forces per MoD rules.
Degree awarded:
University Bachelor of Engineering in Aeronautics (univ. bacc. ing. aeronaut.)
Military_Pilot_Curriculum_EN_2025-26.pdf
Air Traffic Control
Duration: 3 years
ECTS credits: 180
Entry requirements:
-
Completed four-year secondary school
-
Passed national state exam (Croatian, English – A, Mathematics – A)
-
Additional selection by the national ANSP (Croatia Control/HUSK): psychometric screening, ATCO medical (Class 3) and English proficiency as required for ATCO training
Admission process:
-
Apply via www.postani-student.hr; enrollment according to rank until the quota is filled
-
Candidates proceed to ANSP/Training Organisation selection; failure to complete required steps within deadlines forfeits eligibility for the ATC specialisation
Type of study: Undergraduate university study
Curriculum:
Foundations of aeronautics, navigation and surveillance, ATM principles, human factors, procedures and regulations. Practical/simulator training delivered through an accredited ATC training organisation, followed by unit and on-the-job training with the ANSP.
Progression opportunities:
Graduates may continue to a two-year (120 ECTS) master’s programme or related master’s studies, subject to any required course/credit differences.
Degree awarded: University Bachelor of Engineering in Aeronautics (univ. bacc. ing. aeronaut.)
ATC_curriculum_EN_2025-26-1.pdf
Military Air Traffic Control
Duration: 3 years
ECTS credits: 180
Entry requirements:
-
Completed four-year secondary school
-
Passed national state exam (Croatian, English – A, Mathematics – A)
-
Ministry of Defence selection for military ATC personnel (medical, security and aptitude requirements)
Admission process:
-
Academic admission via www.postani-student.hr and ranking until the quota is filled
-
Parallel MoD selection; enrollment contingent on passing MoD selection within set deadlines
Type of study: Undergraduate university study
Curriculum:
ATC-focused aeronautics with military operations content: military airspace management, Flexible Use of Airspace (FUA), procedures for military operations within national ATM. Training coordinated with MoD and accredited training organisations; transition to operational unit training within the Armed Forces.
Progression opportunities:
Eligible to continue to a two-year (120 ECTS) master’s programme (military ATC focus) or related programmes, in line with MoD and university regulations.
Degree awarded: University Bachelor of Engineering in Aeronautics (univ. bacc. ing. aeronaut.)