Aviation Safety Management – English-Track Bachelor’s Degree

Build a career around the systems that keep global aviation moving safely. Far East University’s Aviation Safety Management bachelor’s degree prepares students to study aviation safety, security, operations and accident prevention through a designated English Track.

Study in Korea’s first specialised university department focused on aviation safety. FEU developed the department to prepare globally minded professionals for airlines, airports, public organisations and other aviation environments where safety leadership is essential.

Why choose Aviation Safety Management at FEU?

• Complete a four-year bachelor’s degree offered through FEU’s designated English Track.
• Study within Far East University’s College of Aviation.
• Explore aviation safety management systems, human factors and accident investigation.
• Develop awareness of aviation safety, security and international standards.
• Prepare for career directions across airlines, airports, public organisations and safety-related industries.
• Receive personalised application, document and student-visa guidance from Asia Pathway.

Program at a glance

Program: Aviation Safety Management

Level: Bachelor’s degree

Academic department: Department of Aviation Safety Management

College: College of Aviation

Teaching track: English Track

Duration: 4 years full-time

Standard structure: 8 semesters

Location: Far East University, Eumseong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea

Intakes: Contact Asia Pathway to confirm the current application schedule.

Study aviation safety as a complete system

Modern aviation depends on more than aircraft and flight operations. Airlines, airports and aviation authorities need professionals who can understand risk, safety procedures, human performance, security and the systems used to prevent incidents.

FEU’s department focuses on developing aviation-safety expertise that can be applied across aviation companies and related organisations. The university highlights both safety-management and accident-investigation capabilities as important parts of the department’s professional direction.

Key learning areas

Aviation Safety Management Systems

Explore safety management systems and the organisational processes used to identify hazards, manage risk and support safer aviation operations. FEU connects this area with ICAO frameworks and Korea’s Aviation Safety Act.

Human Factors and Fatigue Management

Study how human performance, working conditions and fatigue can influence safety. This area is relevant to aviation organisations seeking to strengthen decision-making, operational awareness and accident prevention.

Aviation Accident Investigation

Develop an understanding of how aviation incidents and accidents can be examined, documented and used to improve future safety. The department identifies accident-investigation capability as one of its principal professional areas.

Aviation Safety, Security and Law

Build awareness of aviation safety and security requirements, including international recommendations and Korean aviation regulations. This direction supports students interested in safety administration, compliance and organisational improvement.

Operations and Professional Certification Preparation

FEU lists curriculum connected to flight-dispatcher and aviation-transport-controller certification preparation, alongside aviation safety, human factors and accident-investigation certificates. Asia Pathway can help students confirm the latest course and eligibility arrangements for their intended professional direction.

An aviation program with international relevance

Aviation safety is governed by international cooperation, shared standards and detailed operational procedures. FEU’s educational goals include developing professionals who understand international aviation standards and can contribute to safety and security improvement in Korea or overseas.

The department also highlights global exchange with aviation universities and a career focus spanning aviation companies, government bodies and affiliated institutions. Opportunities and participation requirements should be confirmed for each intake.

Study through FEU’s English Track

Aviation Safety Management is listed by Far East University as available through both Korean and English tracks. International applicants selecting the English Track must meet FEU’s English-language requirement.

Accepted benchmarks include TOEFL iBT 59, TOEFL CBT 170, TOEFL PBT 497, IELTS 5.5 or New TEPS 202. An equivalent score from a nationally accredited English proficiency test may also be considered. Applicants recommended by an overseas school, university or institution with an FEU cooperation agreement may be considered for an exemption following university review.

Some university-wide activities, administrative processes or everyday communication may involve Korean. Asia Pathway will help each applicant confirm the current teaching arrangements and prepare for study and life in Korea.

Admission requirements

• Applicants and both parents must be foreign nationals.
• Dual citizens are not eligible under this international admission category.
• Applicants must have completed the equivalent of Korean primary and secondary education and hold, or expect to obtain, an eligible high-school graduation qualification.
• English Track applicants must provide an accepted English-language score unless FEU approves an exemption under its institutional-partner provisions.
• Academic records, graduation documents, nationality evidence, family-relation documents and other required materials are reviewed by Far East University.

Asia Pathway can review your education and language background, identify missing documents and guide you through the university application and student-visa process.

Tuition and scholarships

Tuition per semester: approximately USD 3,468.

The final tuition amount is confirmed by Far East University before enrolment. Students should also budget for the admission fee, accommodation, insurance, textbooks or specialist materials, visa-related expenses and everyday living costs.

Asia Pathway can check the current scholarship conditions and help you understand the estimated tuition payable for your intake.

Who is this program for?

• International students seeking an English-track aviation degree in South Korea
• Students interested in aviation safety and security
• Future airline or airport safety professionals
• Students attracted to accident prevention and investigation
• Learners interested in human factors, fatigue management and operational risk
• Applicants considering aviation authorities, public corporations or safety-related organisations

Career directions

Depending on language ability, professional qualifications and practical experience, graduates may pursue developing opportunities in airline safety or security departments, airport operations, aviation public corporations, government or military aviation organisations, accident-investigation bodies, flight-dispatch operations, aviation transport control, aircraft manufacturing or maintenance organisations, and wider safety-management fields.

Students can strengthen their prospects through professional certification preparation, Korean-language development, practical experience, industry knowledge and international aviation awareness.

Life and learning at FEU

Far East University is located in Eumseong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do. Aviation Safety Management is based within the College of Aviation, and the campus map places the department alongside other aviation departments in Gongsan Memorial Hall. Students can access campus facilities and university accommodation while studying in a quieter environment away from central Seoul.

Room arrangements, dormitory charges and availability can change. Asia Pathway can help you compare accommodation options and prepare a realistic study budget before enrolment.

Apply with Asia Pathway

Asia Pathway can help you verify the latest English Track curriculum, assess your academic and language eligibility, calculate tuition and scholarship possibilities, prepare supporting documents and understand the D-2 student-visa process.

Contact our team for a personalised Far East University application plan and guidance on preparing for Aviation Safety Management study in South Korea.