Course at a Glance
- BachelorDegree level
- Main Campus, Waterloo, CanadaLocation
- Faculty of EnvironmentField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- Main Campus, WaterlooCampus
- Bachelor of Environmental Studies in Geography and Aviation and your integrated Airline Pilot Licen…Awards
- $47,196Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
Do you dream of being a pilot? Take to the skies with a university-level aviation program in Canada.
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You’ll earn a Bachelor of Environmental Studies — and graduate with your Integrated Airline Transport Pilot Licence. There’s no better way to appreciate geography than from several thousand feet above the ground. And your knowledge of geography will be an asset when you’re navigating across continents. Between the classroom and the cockpit, you’ll gain a deep understanding of landforms, weather patterns, and the computer technology behind tools such as geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing. During your first year, you'll take a mix of foundational aviation, geography, and environmental courses. In your upper years, about half of the classes you'll take will be in aviation, and the other half will be related to geography.
Is this course right for you?
Our counsellors check your profile against this programme's entry criteria and tell you where you stand — before you pay anything.
What we look at
- Your subject background and grades
- Your English score, or how to get one
- Budget, including living costs
University & programme
Canada- Listed from the catalogueNot yet staff-verified — ask us to confirm the details.
- English requirementIELTS Overall 6.5
- Study modefull-time
Admissions checklist
Entry requirements
Ontario students || Six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including || • English (ENG4U) (minimum final grade of 70% is required) || • One Grade 12 U Mathematics course (minimum final grade of 70% is required) || Admission average: Mid-80s || Not studying in Ontario? || Search our admission requirements. || Screening process || Qualified applicants will be asked to complete a screening process by the Waterloo-Wellington Flight Centre that includes || • a program briefing session, || • Transport Canada Category 1 Medical Certification, and || • an Aviation Language Proficiency Test (for Permanent Residents and visa students only.) || The medical certification must be completed prior to the ALPT. || Admitted students || If you receive an offer of admission, you should book a Category 1 Medical appointment with an approved Civil Aviation Medical Examiner as soon as possible. You should not accept your Offer of Admission until you have the results of your medical exam since the results could disqualify you from flight training. · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 90; PTE Academic 63; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: An English-language test score is required only if the applicant's four most recent years of full-time education have NOT been in an English-language school system. Exemptions: four most recent years of full-time education completed in Canada; bilingual Francophone Canadians (or first-language French with four or more years of full-time Canadian high school); or four most recent years of full-time education taught in an entirely English-language school system in Canada or another country (supported by official transcripts showing language of instruction, or an official hardcopy letter sent directly by the school principal - emailed letters are not accepted). Full-time ESL programs do not qualify. Applicants below the required scores may enter through Waterloo's Bridge to Academic Success in English (BASE) program. Source: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/admissions/english-language-requirements
The usual set for this level. Your counsellor confirms the exact list for this university.
- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$47,196 CAD / year≈ $34,703 / year
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsInternational Student Entrance Scholarship: CAD 10,000 for first-year studies, paid in two instalments of CAD 5,000 (late July and late November) against first- and second-term tuition. No application is required; eligible students see it in the Waterloo applicant portal from mid-April. Conditions: full-time enrolment (three or more courses) in the first and second terms, and continuing international fee-paying status. It does not replace or reduce other entrance scholarships. SourceView scholarship page
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: Application deadline 1 February 2027; documents deadline 15 February 2027 (programs other than Engineering). International students have the same deadlines. Waterloo admits first-year students for the September term only. Source: https://uwaterloo.ca/fut…
Visa & support journey
- Offer letterFrom the university
- Visa guidanceExpert support
- Pre-departureAccommodation & travel
- Ongoing supportEven after you arrive
Student stories
Real students. Real results.
- Average rating
- 4.9
- Google reviews
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- Rated five stars
- 95%
Average rating
Google reviews
Rated five stars
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Geography and Aviation cost?
CAD 47,196 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.
What are the entry requirements?
Ontario students || Six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including || • English (ENG4U) (minimum final grade of 70% is required) || • One Grade 12 U Mathematics course (minimum final grade of 70% is required) || Admission average: Mid-80s || Not studying in Ontario? || Search our admission requirements. || Screening process || Qualified applicants will be asked to complete a screening process by the Waterloo-Wellington Flight Centre that includes || • a program briefing session, || • Transport Canada Category 1 Medical Certification, and || • an Aviation Language Proficiency Test (for Permanent Residents and visa students only.) || The medical certification must be completed prior to the ALPT. || Admitted students || If you receive an offer of admission, you should book a Category 1 Medical appointment with an approved Civil Aviation Medical Examiner as soon as possible. You should not accept your Offer of Admission until you have the results of your medical exam since the results could disqualify you from flight training. · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 90; PTE Academic 63; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: An English-language test score is required only if the applicant's four most recent years of full-time education have NOT been in an English-language school system. Exemptions: four most recent years of full-time education completed in Canada; bilingual Francophone Canadians (or first-language French with four or more years of full-time Canadian high school); or four most recent years of full-time education taught in an entirely English-language school system in Canada or another country (supported by official transcripts showing language of instruction, or an official hardcopy letter sent directly by the school principal - emailed letters are not accepted). Full-time ESL programs do not qualify. Applicants below the required scores may enter through Waterloo's Bridge to Academic Success in English (BASE) program. Source: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/admissions/english-language-requirements
Is there a scholarship?
International Student Entrance Scholarship: CAD 10,000 for first-year studies, paid in two instalments of CAD 5,000 (late July and late November) against first- and second-term tuition. No application is required; eligible students see it in the Waterloo applicant portal from mid-April. Conditions: full-time enrolment (three or more courses) in the first and second terms, and continuing international fee-paying status. It does not replace or reduce other entrance scholarships. Source View scholarship page
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