Where can you study aviation?
You do not have to go to university for this. The main way in is below. If you would still like a university, use the APS Calculator and the list of universities.
Where to train: SACAA-approved flight schools
You train to be a pilot at a flight school approved by the SACAA, not at a university. Here are well-known schools around the country. This is not the full list, so start with the official SACAA list below. Always check a school is SACAA-approved, and compare the fees, the aircraft, and how many hours are included, before you pay.
SACAA official list of approved schools
The full, official list of every SACAA-approved flight school. Start here.
A few universities also offer aviation degrees, and the Air Force trains military pilots for free. School fees and courses change often, so always open the school's link to check.
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