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Incoming Exchange Students

Embry‑Riddle is delighted to welcome students from all over the world who wish to study on one of our residential campuses for one or two semesters. Interested students can apply for an incoming exchange through the Office of Study Abroad and Global Engagement.

Why Choose Embry-Riddle?

World-Class Education

Embry‑Riddle is renowned for its cutting-edge programs in aviation, aerospace, engineering, and business. Our faculty are industry leaders, dedicated to providing you with a top-tier education that will propel your career to new heights.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Our campuses are equipped with the latest technology and facilities to support your academic and extracurricular pursuits.

Diverse and Welcoming Community

Embry‑Riddle students come from more than 100 countries with the common goal of pursuing their dreams in aviation and aerospace. Our residential campuses host concerts, festivals and student-run events every Fall and Spring semester. At Embry‑Riddle, you’ll build lifelong friendships and professional networks that span the globe.

Prime Locations Near Popular Attractions

Our residential campuses are strategically located near some of the most exciting attractions in the United States.

• Daytona Beach, Florida: Between classes, enjoy the sun and surf on the “World’s Most Famous Beach.” Daytona is home to the iconic Daytona International Speedway and an hour’s drive from Cape Canaveral, Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and so much more.
• Prescott, Arizona: Nestled in the beautiful Bradshaw Mountains, Prescott offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and western charm. There are dozens of scenic hiking trails for active students, and the campus is close to the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Phoenix and Las Vegas.

Opportunities for Internships and Research at Embry‑Riddle

Embry‑Riddle takes great pride in the cutting-edge research conducted by our faculty, students, and scholars. As our research grows and evolves, so too does our need for visiting professors, student interns, and research scholars. If you are interested in coming to Embry‑Riddle as a Fulbright Scholar, you will need to follow the application rules and guidelines established by the .

Important: Most internship opportunities are unpaid, and you will need to check with the sponsoring professor/department to find out if any remuneration can be provided.

Requesting a DS-2019

Visiting scholars who wish to join one of our research teams need to start by contacting the Lead Professor in charge of a particular project. International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) will assist with the immigration paperwork after you have been invited to join the research project.

1. Review our areas of research for possible opportunities (links below).
2. Once you have selected one or more potential opportunities, contact the Lead Professor. In order to be accepted, you will need to work directly with the professor overseeing the research.
3. After the professor has accepted you via e-mail, you will need to send an e-mail to dbiss@erau.edu, copying the accepting professor, letting ISSS know you have been accepted. ISSS will send you a link to begin your DS-2019 application.

Research Areas

College of Arts & Sciences

Some of our research under this college includes but is not limited to Bayesian Analysis of Stellar Evolution, Exploring Vulnerabilities, Threats and Exploits in Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS), and High Spectral Resolution Observations of Lunar Exospheric Emissions.

College of Aviation

This college performs important research that supports the aviation industry, including but not limited to Airline Pilot Shortage, Daily Weathercasts and Forensic Synoptic Analysis.

College of Business

Carrying on the business of aviation and making the industry stronger is this college's research focus, and their research includes Aircraft Boarding Strategies, Aircraft Replacement Strategy and LAX Tow Tugs Feasibility Study.

College of Engineering

Cutting-edge research is grown here. Explore the many projects our engineers are working on in support of aviation, aerospace and more.

MicaPlex

The MicaPlex is part of our Research Park, and it houses both outside businesses and university assets. Find out the innovations taking place in this incubator by visiting their website.

NextGen

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University have an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) that designates Embry‑Riddle as the operator of the Florida Test Bed. Embry-Riddle supports the Test Bed by operating the facility and working with the industry in support of FAA-assigned NextGen tasks.

Overview of Embry-Riddle Research

Research life is good at Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University!