Open Doors for the Youth of Military Aviation
The Ministry of Defense has announced a competition for enrollment in the military aviation study program at the University of Defense Military Academy and the aviation track of the Military Gymnasium for the upcoming 2026/27 academic year. High school graduates, and those finishing high school and eighth grade, who dream of becoming pilots and building a career in one of the most responsible and honorable professions in the service of the homeland, can apply for these competitions until May 31.
TL;DR
- Applications are open until May 31 for the 2026/27 academic year for military aviation studies.
- Programs include the Military Academy's study program and the Military Gymnasium's aviation track.
- Selection criteria include psychological and medical assessments, physical fitness tests, entrance exams, and security checks.
- Military Academy candidates must be born in 2004 or later and have completed high school.
- Military Gymnasium candidates must be born in 2010 or later and have a strong academic record and good conduct.
- All educational and living costs for students and cadets are covered by the Ministry of Defense.
- The Military Academy program has a quota of 15 cadets and lasts four years.
- Graduates of the Military Academy program receive a degree in mechanical engineering and are commissioned as second lieutenants.