Founded in 1925, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) is the only viation-oriented university in the world. The University is comprised of the two residential campuses in Florida and Arizona as well as of more than 130 campuses around the world and the Embry-Riddle Worldwide, which offers numerous online programs.

ERAU offers its students over 30 degree programs awarding Associate of Science, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Master of Business Administration degrees as well as Certificates of Completion and Graduate Certificates in a variety of aviation-related fields. The program offerings include Aviation Business Administration; Aviation Maintenance; Aeronautics; Technical Management; Airport Management; Aviation Safety; Occupational Safety and Health; Security and Intelligence; Supply Chain Management; Aeronautical Science; Aviation; Space Education; Air Transportation Management; Aviation Enterprises in the Global Environment; Project Management and others.

Annual enrollment for all University campuses makes over 34,000. Student population is made up of students from all the US states and students representing 97 nations. Both students and graduates of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University are aviation and aerospace professionals.

ERAU is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Embry-Riddle participates in various award programs offered through federal, state, institutional, and private sources. Students enrolled in the university may benefit from one of the following financial aid opportunities: federal loan programs and grants, state grants, and numerous scholarships.