National University «Kyiv Aviation Institute»

Name

National University «Kyiv Aviation Institute»

Legal name

Національний університет «Київський авіаційний інститут»

Website

https://kai.edu.ua

Company type

Private

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (Aviation and Aerospace)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Flight Training (611512), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regulatory, Compliance & Type Training (FAA/EASA/ICAO, Part 147/145) (EDAOAFAN), Aircraft Inspection, Quality Assurance & Airworthiness (IA Prep) (EDAOAFAE), Avionics Software, Certification & Safety-Critical Systems (DO-178/DO-254) (IMABAFAK)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Aviation training programs
• Aerospace engineering education
• EASA Part-147 training
• Flight academy programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Educational Services: Higher education services including undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across aviation, engineering, computer science, management, law, and other disciplines. Offers both national and international student enrollment.
2. Professional Training and Certifications: EASA pilot personnel training, Part-147 engineering-technical staff training, IBM Academy programs, Mikrotik Academy programs, and military training department services.
3. Flight Academy Programs: Flight training programs through the Flight Academy of the National Aviation University located in Kirovohrad.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

National University «Kyiv Aviation Institute» is a state higher education institution that delivers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and continuing professional education across aviation, aerospace, electronics, telecommunications, computer science, management, law, and other fields. It provides specialized EASA-compliant aviation personnel training, Part-147 engineering-technical staff training, and flight training through its Flight Academy, alongside applied research via facilities such as AVIA Lab and the KAI DEEP TECH research infrastructure.

Product overview

National University «Kyiv Aviation Institute» is a higher education institution offering academic programs across multiple faculties and colleges. Its product/service portfolio includes specialized educational programs, pilot training through the Flight Academy, EASA-compliant aviation personnel preparation, Part-147 engineering and technical staff training, and student research and innovation spaces such as AVIA Lab. The university does not offer a commercial software product; its offerings are educational services, training programs, and academic research.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Higher Education Degree Programs Undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs offered across multiple faculties including Aerospace, Aeronavigation/Electronics/Telecommunications, Architecture/Construction/Design, Computer Science/Technologies, Management/Finance/Marketing, Transport/Logistics, Law/International Relations, Health Sciences, and Humanities/Arts, with Bologna Process-compliant ECTS structure and international recognition. Targeted at Ukrainian and international students.
• EASA Part-147 Aviation Engineering and Technical Staff Training Training for engineering-technical personnel in accordance with EASA Part-147 standards for aviation maintenance, recognized internationally and required for aviation maintenance careers. Targeted at aviation maintenance professionals and students seeking regulated credentials.
• EASA Aviation Personnel Training EASA-compliant aviation personnel training programs covering pilot and aviation crew preparation in accordance with European aviation safety standards, designed for aspiring pilots and aviation personnel seeking internationally valid qualifications.
• Flight Academy Pilot Training Flight training programs delivered through the Flight Academy of the National Aviation University located in Kirovohrad, providing pilot training and aviation certifications to aspiring pilots and aviation professionals.
• IBM Academy Programs Industry-recognized technology training programs delivered through the IBM Academy partnership, providing students with technology skills and certifications alongside their degree studies. Targeted at students seeking industry-recognized technology credentials.
• Mikrotik Academy Programs Networking and telecommunications certification programs delivered through the Mikrotik Academy partnership, providing students with industry-recognized credentials in networking. Targeted at students pursuing networking and telecommunications careers.
• Military Training Department Programs Military training programs delivered through the Department of Military Training (Кафедра військової підготовки) at the university, providing military preparation as part of higher education.
• AVIA Lab Student Aerospace Modeling Laboratory Largest student aerospace modeling laboratory in Kyiv, opened in partnership with Atlon Aviation, providing a space where students and schoolchildren can create their own aircraft models from first drawing to real testing. Targeted at university students and schoolchildren interested in aerospace modeling.
• Online English Language Course Online English language courses delivered through the university's distance learning platform, providing remote English-language education access for students and outside learners.
• Distance Learning Programs Distance learning options for remote education access through the university's online education platform, providing flexible study pathways for students who cannot attend on-campus instruction.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked 15th in Ukraine's Top-200 universities
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Atlon AviationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2026Partnership with Atlon Aviation for the official opening of AVIA Lab on June 29, 2026 - the largest student aeromodeling laboratory in Kyiv. The lab provides a space where students and schoolchildren can create their own aircraft models from first drawing to real testing.
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMIT invited Radmila Segol, Vice-Rector for Admissions and Online Education at NU 'KAI', to participate in the Ukrainian education exchange program for researchers, sharing Ukrainian experience of education under crisis conditions.
• University of BrasíliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKAI and University of Brasília jointly organized the International Brazilian-Ukrainian Scientific Conference of Students, PhD Candidates and Young Researchers 'Aerospace Technologies' on June 15, 2026, fostering international academic collaboration in aerospace research.
• European 6G Project ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in a European project involving 17 organizations from 9 countries, focused on developing 6G technology to detect threats using artificial intelligence while protecting user privacy.
• EuroSSIG 2026minorGTM or Marketing PartnerValeriia Filynovych, Director of the Center for Research Quality and Academic Integrity at NU 'KAI', was selected as a fellow to participate in the 20th European Summer School on Internet Governance in Germany.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• National Aerospace University – Kharkiv Aviation Institute (KhAI): Ukraine's other flagship aviation/aerospace-focused national university, located in Kharkiv. Directly comparable as a state-funded higher education institution offering aerospace engineering, aircraft manufacturing, and aviation maintenance training to Ukrainian and international students.
• Florida Institute of Technology – College of Aeronautics: US private university with prominent aviation and aerospace programs including flight training and aviation maintenance. Comparable on the integrated flight-plus-engineering offering KAI pursues via its Flight Academy and aviation engineering faculties.
• ISAE-SUPAERO: Top French aerospace engineering grande école delivering advanced aerospace systems, aeronautics, and embedded avionics education. Comparable on the aerospace engineering, avionics, and applied research depth that KAI's aerospace and FAET faculties target.
• National Aviation University (NAU): Kyiv-based Ukrainian university with deep aviation/aerospace and pilot training focus. Closest geographic peer competing for the same domestic student pool, EASA-aligned training mandates, and government aviation training contracts.
• ENAC (École Nationale de l'Aviation Civile): France's national civil aviation school and a leading EASA-aligned training provider for pilots, ATCOs, and maintenance engineers. Directly comparable on the EASA Part-147/ATCO training mission that KAI highlights as a core competency.
• TU Delft – Faculty of Aerospace Engineering: One of Europe's largest dedicated aerospace engineering faculties, with research strengths in flight control, avionics, and aerospace systems. Comparable as an international benchmark for KAI's aerospace engineering programs and consortium-grade research output.
• Cranfield University: UK-based postgraduate university with a leading aerospace and aviation faculty, including aerospace manufacturing, aerodynamics, and aviation maintenance research. Comparable scope on the applied aviation/aerospace research and training side that KAI emphasizes.

Broad incumbents

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: World's largest fully aviation-focused university, offering flight training, aerospace engineering, and aviation maintenance. Sets the global benchmark for aviation higher education against which any specialist aviation university, including KAI, must benchmark its programs and reputation.
• Purdue University – School of Aviation and Transportation Technology: Top US university with a dedicated aviation school offering pilot training, aviation management, and aerospace programs within a broader R1 institution. Relevant peer for KAI's aviation education breadth and US-style research-output benchmarking.

Regional players

• Warsaw University of Technology – Faculty of Power and Aeronautical Engineering: Poland's leading technical university with an aeronautical engineering faculty offering EU-aligned aerospace programs. Comparable as a Central/Eastern European peer with similar scale and aviation/aerospace scope, and a likely substitute for Ukrainian students considering regional alternatives.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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