1. A worldwide reference in higher education Programs and Research for Aerospace engineering
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2. Where are we located ? In Toulouse
(France – Europe)
In the heart of the Aerospace Campus
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3. Where are we located ?
In Toulouse
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4. Toulouse, major international complex for aeronautics and space
Aerospace Valley international cluster
Toulouse
850,000 inhabitants
European Aeronautics and Space Pole
Aeronautics: AIRBUS, EADS, ATR, SAFRAN, THALES, Liebherr Aerospace, Rockwell Collins, Latécoère, Air France
Manpower : 53,000 - including 5,000 researchers
Leading European centre for civil aviation industry
Space : ASTRIUM, THALES ALENIA SPACE, CNES
Manpower : 12,000 (25% of the European manpower)
Leading European centre for satellites industry and earth observation
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5. Université de Toulouse
Key figures
Students
Ph.D. 4%
Masters 20%
Bachelor 43%
Ph.D. Programs
Laboratories
Ph.D. defended / year 781
Professors
Permanent staff
6 funding members
INP Toulouse
INSA Toulouse
ISAE
UT1, Social sciences
UT2, Le Mirail
UT3, Paul Sabatier University
Objectives
Research : To promote regional research
Ph.D. : To coordinate Ph.D. Programs and theses delivery
Attractivity : To enhance international visibility and attractivity
Projects : To develop societal and multi-disciplinary projects
Insertion : To enhance professional insertion of students
Services : To gather service activities to the benefits of students
Opening : To associate all regional higher education and research establishments
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6. Since October 2007: a new institute
2 « Grandes Ecoles »: SUPAERO & ENSICA
in the same technical field: aeronautics and space
in the same city: Toulouse
under the same authority: French Ministry of Defence
Merging research, MSc and Specialized Masters graduate programs, international activities…
Keeping the two graduate programs:
separate admissions
distinct educational contents
ENSICA and SUPAERO Master’s degrees (« diplôme d’ingénieur »)
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7. A new institute with a long history
1909 : creation of Ecole supérieure d’aéronautique et de constructions mécaniques by colonel Jean-Baptiste Roche
1930 : Ecole supérieure d’aéronautique et de constructions mécaniques became
Ecole nationale supérieure d’aéronautique (SUPAERO)
1945 : creation of Ecole nationale des travaux aéronautiques (ENTA)
1957 : ENTA became ENICA (Ecole Nationale d'Ingénieurs des Constructions Aéronautiques)
1961 : ENICA moved to Toulouse
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8. A new institute with a long history
1968 : SUPAERO moved to Toulouse
1972 : SUPAERO was called Ecole Nationale Supérieure de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace
1979 : ENICA became ENSICA
(Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Ingénieurs des Constructions Aéronautiques)
2007:
SUPAERO and ENSICA became ISAE
ISAE is a founding member of Université de Toulouse
2009 : SUPAERO is 100 years old
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9. Some famous alumni
Raoul Badin, SUPAERO 1910, inventor of Liquid-level indicator and Air-speed indicator
Henri Ziegler, SUPAERO 1931,
who contributed to create Airbus
Henri Coanda, SUPAERO 1910,
expert in aerodynamics and designer of the first thermojet powered aircraft
Constantin Kostia Rozanoff, SUPAERO 1933,
the first to reach Mach 1 in a French aircraft
Henri Potez, SUPAERO 1911,
co-inventor of Potez-Bloch propeller,
founder of Potez Aeronautique
Pierre Satre,
SUPAERO 1934, father of Caravelle
Marcel Bloch-Dassault, SUPAERO 1913, inventor of Hélice Eclair propeller, founder of Dassault Aviation
François Hussenot, SUPAERO 1935, inventor of Cockpit Voice Recorder
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10. Some famous alumni Xavier Lagarde, Serge Dassault, SUPAERO 1951,
ENSICA 1972,
Member of board SAFRAN
Serge Dassault, SUPAERO 1951,
President of Dassault Industries
Frédéric d’Allest, SUPAERO 1966, father of Ariane launcher
Laurent Collet-Billon,
SUPAERO 1974, Head of DGA
Délégation Générale pour l’Armement
Alexis Kniazeff, SUPAERO 1966, founder of Altran Technologies
Jean-Paul Herteman,
SUPAERO 1975,
President of SAFRAN
Rachid Benmokhtar,
ENSICA 1967, former Minister of Education (Morocco)
Jean-Marc Nozeran, SUPAERO 1976,
CEO Continental Automotive
Jean-Claude Laprie,
ENSICA 1968,
former director of LAAS-CNRS
Jean-Francois Clervoy, SUPAERO 1983, astronaut
Claude Lelaie, SUPAERO 1970,
Chief Pilot of A380 maiden flight
Christophe Robin,
ENSICA 1991, President of DynAero
Roger Welaratne, ENSICA 1986, Senior VP, Sales & Marketing at GE
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11. ISAE’s assets and values
A worldwide reference for higher education in the aerospace field
Developing international opportunities
Attracting the best talents
Constituting a research centre of international renown
High scientific level of programs, multidisciplinary studies
Teaching through projects, system approach
Programs – Research and technical innovation synergy
Management and business
Humanities: languages, arts, culture and sports, associations
International aspect
Strong partnerships with industry
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12. ISAE’s organisation President Research Science departments
Communication
Quality, Internal Control,
Management Control
Accounting office
President
Research
Science departments
mathematics, computer
science and control theory
aerodynamics, energetics
and propulsion
electronics, optronics and
signal processing
mechanics of structures and materials
languages, arts, cultures,
societies and economics
SUPAERO Graduate Program
International
development
and industrial relations
ENSICA Graduate Program
Specialized Masters and Masters of Science
PhD studies
Continuing Education
Administration
Administrative and Technical Support Services
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13. Nationwide competitive exam Baccalauréat (18 years old)
The French System
GRANDES ECOLES
UNIVERSITIES
PhD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Specialized course
Specialized Master
1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
Diplôme d’ingénieur
Master
Master
M 2
Bachelor
Prof
Exp.
Master M1 L1 L2 L3 M2
M 1
Bachelor
Licence
1st Year
Preparatory classes
2nd Year
Nationwide competitive exam
International
Students
High school
strong emphasis on fundamental science
Baccalauréat (18 years old)
2012

14. ISAE Programs SUPAERO Graduate Program ENSICA Graduate Program
18 Specialized Masters
3 Masters of Science
Continuing Education
5 Research Masters
6 PhDs
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15. SUPAERO Graduate Program
Recruitment
Nationwide competitive examination
Other admissions based on record (French or foreign diplomas)
Top ten French Graduate Schools of engineering
1st for Aeronautics and Space
Major features
Broad and thorough spectrum of scientific and technical knowledge
Highly developed work based curriculum
System orientation related to general program choice
International experience, Multicultural training,
Economics and Management
Five domains
Aeronautics systems
Embedded systems
Energy systems
Information and Decision systems
Space systems
Engineering career prospects SUPAERO
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16. ENSICA Graduate Program
Recruitment
Nationwide competitive examination
Other admissions based on record (French or foreign diplomas)
1st in its competitive examination
Major features
Customised program according to an identified professional project
Acquisition of 4 major types of competence: scientific and technical, methodology, knowledge of the industrial world, personal development
Multidisciplinary advanced scientific and technical level in the fields of mechanics, aerodynamics, propulsion, electronics, computer science, automated systems.
Engineering career prospects ENSICA
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17. ISAE Masters of Science & Postgraduate Specialized Masters
Master of Science in Aerospace Mechanics and Avionics (AMA)
Master of Science in Aeronautical and Space Systems (AESS)
Master of Science in Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)
18 Postgraduate Specialized Masters
14 Specialized Masters in Toulouse (10 taught in English)
1 Specialized Master with HEC, in Toulouse & Paris
3 Specialized Masters with CAUC, in Tianjin – PR China
2012

18. ISAE Postgraduate Specialized Masters
Strengths
Advanced courses, accredited by the Conférence des Grandes Ecoles
Professionally-oriented, meeting specific needs of the French, European and
Foreign aerospace industry:
To acquire in-depth or double competencies
To develop expertise strengthening employment capabilities
To provide global market with high qualified specialists
Selective recruitment
Students holding a master degree,
Professionals with a Bachelor degree and having at least 3 years of experience
2012

19. ISAE Postgraduate Specialized Masters
Teaching organization
Two semesters:
one-semester academics session, run by ISAE’s permanent professors and experts from aerospace industry: lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions, engineering and design study seminars, integrated team projects, etc.
one-semester professional thesis :
within an aerospace industry or state organisation
carrying out consulting mission
concluded by a report and an oral defence in front of jury.
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20. ISAE, a comprehensive set of Specialized Masters
Aerospace Electronics & Telecommunications
Project Management Full-time
Space Communication Systems
Systems Engineering
Finance Engineering and Models
Space Systems Engineering
Aerospace Project Management
Embedded-Systems
Experimental Flight Test Engineering
Aviation Safety Aircraft Airworthiness
Aeronautical Maintenance & Support
Aeronautical Maintenance
Aeronautical Engineering
Helicopter Engineering
Aircraft Airworthiness
Aeronautical & spatial
Structure
English
Aerospace Propulsion
Systems
Flight Operations
French
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21. ISAE, Masters of Science, National Master Degree
Objectives
Provide high-level training with state-of-the-art of aeronautical and space engineering
Expose students to the European and French technologies and cultures
Publics
Students with Bachelor degree – Aeronautics, Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Main outlines
Accredited National Degree by Ministry of Education and Research
Teaching based on the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)
4-semester program
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22. Master AMA, Master AESS and Master GNSS
Comprehensive MSc offer for personalized education path
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Students
with
Bachelor
Aerospace,
Mechanics,
Mechatronics
MSC AMA
Common Core
Foreign lang.
Aerospace and mechanical engineering
MSc AMA
Common Core
Foreign lang.
1-Design-aerodynamics & fluid dynamics 2-Aircraft control 3-Aeronautical structures
MSc AMA
Common Core
1-Adv fluid dynamics 2-Flight control-Guidance 3-Aeronautical structures
4- Aeronautical engineering
5- Helicopter Engineering
MSc AMA
Master thesis
MSC AESS
Common Core
Foreign lang.
Aeronautical Engineering
Electronic Engineering
MSc AESS
Common Core
1- Avionics 2-Flight control and Guidance
Students
with
Bachelor
Aerospace,
Mechanics,
Mechatronics
MSc AESS
Common Core
1- Aircraft systems 2- Embedded Systems
3- Space Applications
4- Space system
MSc AESS
Master thesis
Students
with
Bachelor
Aerospace,
Mechanics,
Mechatronics
MSC GNSS
Fundamentals courses
MSC GNSS
1- Advanced signal processing
2- Antennas and propagation
channels
3- GNSS II
4- Hybridization between GNSS
and other sensors
5- Etc.
MSC AESS
1- Receiver design for navigation and telecom
2- Advanced telecom
3- GNSS III
4- Etc.
MSc AESS
Master thesis
2012

23. Research Masters Sciences, Technologies, Health
Computer Science and Telecommunications (IT)
Applied Mathematics (MA)
Mechanical Engineering (GM)
Fluid Dynamics, Energetics and Transfers (DET)
Astrophysics, space sciences and planetology (ASEP)
2012

24. Ph.D. Programs (ED) and Teams (EAD)
ED MEGeP : Mechanics, Energetics, Civil Egineering and Process
- EAD EDyF : Energetics and Fluid Dynamics
ISAE (DAEP) – ONERA (DMAE)
- EAD ICA : Clément Ader Institute
ISAE (DMSM) – UPS, INSA (LGMT) – Mines Albi (CROMEP)
ED GEET : Electrical Eng’g, Electronics, Telecommunications
- EAD OLIMPES : Optronics, Laser, Physical Imaging and Space Environment
ISAE (DEOS/MOSE, CIMI) – ONERA (DOTA, DESP/ECM, CSE)
ED SDU2E : Universe, Environment and Space Sciences
- EAD PSI : Space Physics and Measurement systems
ISAE (DEOS/SSPA) – ONERA (DESP/MEM)
ED MITT : Mathematics, Computer Science and Telecommunications
EAD SCANR : Signal, Communication, Antennas, Navigation and Radar
ISAE (DEOS/SCAN) – ONERA (DEMR)
EAD MOIS : System Modeling and Engineering
ISAE (DMIA/MARS) – ONERA (DTIM, DPRS)
ED Systems : Systems
EAD CSDV : System Control and Flight Dynamics
ISAE (DMIA/ADIS) – ONERA (DCSD)
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25. Ph.D. Programs (ED) and Teams
ISAE
ONERA
MFE
CROMEP
Mines Albi
UPS, INSA
EDyF (ED MEGeP)
DAEP
DMAE
Institut C. Ader (ED MEGeP)
LGMT
DMSM
MAS
DEOS
PHY
OLIMPES (ED GEET)
MOSE
DOTA-T
CIMI
DESP
ECM
CSE
PSI (ED SDU2E)
SSPA
MEM
SCANR (ED MITT)
SCAN
DEMR-T
LAAS
OLC
MAC
DMIA
TIS
MOIS (ED MITT)
MARS
DTIM-T
DPRS
CSDV (ED SYS)
ADIS
DCSD-T
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26. Continuing education and training projects
ISAE Postgraduate Specialized Masters and Masters of Science
Short courses (Mastères courses units) on Helicopters, Airworthiness and Maintenance
ECATA (European Consortium on Advanced Training in Aeronautics and Space):
ISAE is the consortium administrator,
created to train European executives in the aerospace multinational programmes between major companies and Institutes representing Germany, France, Italy, Netherland, Spain, United-Kingdom
320 executives trained through the international Aerospace Business Integration Programme, members of the Ecalas Alumni association,
areas addressed: Aerospace environment awareness, Integrated product development, Systems Engineering, Multinational Project Management,
team work, cultural awareness and leadership.
2012

27. Continuing education and training projects
EUROSAE: common subsidiary continuous training company with ENSTA
200 short courses in the fields of sciences and techniques, engineering and management,
2300 trainees mostly from aerospace companies,
yearly turnover of around k€.
Developing custom built training courses (national and international)
2012

28. Continuing education and training projects
Developing Institutes:
China (Tianjin),
India (Jaïpur),
Morocco (Rabat)
Developing long international training courses (more than 2 weeks) to help French and European industrial groups abroad
Organizing yearly course sessions for US Students:
Summer program (GEA partnership) - 2 months training,
Spring Semester (INSA,ENAC partnership) - 5 months training.
2012

29. Research Policy Fundamentals
A strong link between research and training
To strengthen the excellence of ISAE training programs
An international hosting center for master and Ph.D. programs
Articulation between own capacities and strong partnerships
A good balance between academic visibility and response to industry needs
To develop scientific knowledge and exchanges
To develop partnerships with agencies, industry and companies
Aeronautics, Space and Embedded Systems
Other sectors present (e.g. automotive)
2012

30. Structural Research Partnerships
ONERA: Global strategic partnership
Common objectives - 5 common doctoral teams
ONERA and ISAE both present themselves as privileged partners
LAAS-CNRS: Communication networks architecture
Thematic preferential partnership
ISAE is one of LAAS academic structural partners (with UPS, INSA, INPT)
Clément Ader Institute: Mechanical engineering
Mechanics of structures and materials
Common laboratory with UPS, INSA, Mines Albi
TeSA: Telecommunications for Space and Aeronautics
Cooperative laboratory with Thales Alenia Space, Rockwell Collins
Support by CNES, DGAC
Academic partners: INPT (ENSEEIHT), ENAC, UPS, GET
2012

31. Research Site Policy Toulouse University
ISAE funding member
ISAE associated to 6 Ph.D. Programs in Mechanics – Electrical Eng’g – Maths-Computer Sc.-Telecom. – Systems – Universe Sciences – AA
Aeronautics and Astronautics Ph.D. School
ISAE leading establishment
Multidisciplinary theses in the aeronautic or astronautic domain
RTRA Sciences and Technologies for Aeronautics and Space
Toulouse University funding member
Aerospace Valley international cluster
ISAE member of the board of directors and executive board
Aerospace Campus Project
2012

32. Training and Research Departments
5 Departments − 1 Centre
DAEP Aerodynamics, Energetics, Propulsion
DMSM Mechanics of Structures and Materials
DEOS Electronics, Optronics and Signal
MOSE Micro-waves and optronics for embedded systems
CIMI Integrated matrix image sensors
SCAN Signal, Communication, Antennas, Navigation
SSPA Space Systems
DMIA Mathematics, Computer Science, Automatics
MARS Modeling and Architecture of Systems
ADIS Automatics, Dynamics and Interface of Systems
CAS Aeronautics and Space Centre
LACS Languages, Arts, Cultures,
Economics, Societies
2012

33. ISAE Education and Research Human Resources
Total: 190
+ 160 Ph.D. Students
registered and/or working at ISAE
24 HDR:
Authorised to supervise research
2012

34. International relations
Co-operation with many universities in the World:
80 academic partners (universities) in 25 countries (TU Munich, TU Berlin, ULB, UPM, UPC, Cranfield, Politecnico Milano, MIT, Stanford, Georgia Tech, NUAA, NPU Xi’an….),
39 double degree possibilities (through a particular agreement): mobility between 18 and 24 months from the 3rd year,
substitution of one or two semesters (mostly through ERASMUS) mainly during the 3rd year.
Internships abroad:
many students achieve their master thesis abroad and so they start their career in a foreign country.
2012

35. International relations
Outgoing students:
Obligation for the SUPAERO and ENSICA students to stay abroad:
- at least 2 months (academic exchange, internships, projects),
55 SUPAERO students in academic exchange abroad during the year ,
32 ENSICA students in academic exchange abroad during the year
mostly United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, Canada
but also China, Japan, Denmark, Russia, Switzerland or Netherlands…
Incoming students:
101 students ( )
- mostly from Spain, Belgium, Italy, Germany, Brazil, Portugal.
2012

36. Active participation to networks
GEA (Groupe des écoles aéronautiques et spatiales):
founded by SUPAERO and ENSICA with ENAC and ENSMA,
participation in specific programmes like the Summer Program for American students from partner universities,
Sino-European Institute of Tianjin (China).
PEGASUS:
created by the GEA schools,
co-operation network of 23 European aerospace universities,
ISAE is the permanent office of the network.
TIME:
SUPAERO Graduate Program belongs to TIME network,
41 mostly European partners; students have been able to obtain a double degree since 1995.
2012

37. Relations with companies in brief
Strategic partnership with companies:
DASSAULT, CNES, ALTRAN (june 2009)
AIR FRANCE (December 2009)
EUROCOPTER (February 2010)
EADS SOGERMA (May 2010)
ACCENTURE, ZODIAC AEROSPACE (June 2010)
LIEBHERR (October 2010)
AEROCONSEIL (June 2011)
EADS ASTRIUM (June 2011)
Many conferences made by companies intended for ISAE students:
Made by SUPAERO or ENSICA alumni,
Visits.
ISAE SUPAERO Foundation:
Creation of a foundation, fundraising.
2012

38. Students’ association and clubs at ISAE
Exploit the scientific, aeronautical, international,
cultural environment in Toulouse, etc
More than 140 clubs…
Micro-drones contest, Eco-marathon
Pilot training
International Challenge on Robotics
Cultural Trip abroad
On campus cultural activities
Air expo: air show
Supaerowing: rowing competition
2012

39. Life on campus Key figures 2 campuses – 30.7 ha
80,000 m2 of habitable space
nearly 800 student housing units
2,000 people at the two sites
More than 140 clubs and activities
The ISAE offers on its 2 campuses (SUPAERO and ENSICA) appropriate resources for high level Graduate Programs and an environment propitious to personal fulfillment:
- swimming pool,
- tennis and squash courts,
- sports hall,
- football and rugby fields…
2012

40. ISAE profile Graduates (per year): Student population: Lecturers:
SUPAERO: 180
ENSICA: 130
Specialized Masters: 250
Masters of Science: 15
Research Masters: 60
PhD: 45
Permanent staff: 440 among them 55% for research & training
Budget: : 65 M€
Student population:
1.500 incl. 26% from abroad
SUPAERO and ENSICA graduate programs students: 1.000
Specialized Masters and Masters of Science students: 300
PhD students: 200
A network of alumni
Lecturers:
2.000 providing more than
teaching hours a year
Programs:
SUPAERO graduate program
ENSICA graduate program
18 specialized master’s degrees
3 Masters of Science
5 Research Masters
6 PhDs
Relations with industry :
Partnerships, conferences, visits, ISAE SUPAERO foundation
International:
66 exchange agreements (24 countries) including double degrees
1 master Erasmus Mundus: EuMAS – European Masters Course in Aeronautics and Space Technology)
PEGASUS (Partnership for a European Group of Aeronautics and Space Universities)
TIME (Top Industrial Managers for Europe) – GEA Tianjin
Research:
50 scientific partnerships,
participation in 6 PhD programs
Turnover : 20 M€
2012

41. The ISAE-SUPAERO-ENSICA alumni association includes:
Graduates of ISAE Programs (SUPAERO & ENSICA Graduate Programs, Specialized master's degrees, Masters of Science and ISAE PhD,
Students of these programs, who can subscribe to it as junior members, in very advantageous conditions of contribution.
This more than graduates network is present in 67 countries worldwide and covers all the professions and the industrial but also economic business sectors.
2012

42. The ISAE-SUPAERO Foundation
As a public interest organization, the purpose of the ISAE-SUPAERO foundation is to contribute to the national and international influence of ISAE.
The foundation has three main orientations:
Support the international mobility of students and professors
Foster the development and influence of research
Encourage social openness at ISAE
2012

43. ISAE’s project to broaden student intake socially
OSE ISAE
ISAE’s project to broaden student intake socially
Even if no young student is barred from entering a "grande école" because of their social origin, the student population present is not representative of the social and cultural diversity of the society we live in.
ISAE SUPAERO Graduate Program has thus initiated a project to broaden intake socially to get to the root of some of these causes.
A number of working approaches have been opened out within the scope of the “equality of opportunity” call for projects Minister Azouz Bégag launched in 2006.
2012

44. Projects developped by “OSE l’ISAE”
OSE ISAE
Projects developped by “OSE l’ISAE”
developing individual tutoring with secondary school students selected by their teachers;
providing information on the "grandes écoles " track by getting ISAE students to speak to classes of school students (lower or higher secondary) at schools targeted in rural areas in Midi-Pyrénées;
gender equity;
integration of the disabled people;
scientific awareness
2012

45. The ISAE group
The ISAE group has now achieved a size and reputation enabling it to bring together a group of schools, called the ISAE group, around the excellence of its training courses (SUPAERO, ENSICA, Masters, Ph.Ds) and its highly reputed brand.
ENSMA (National School of Higher Education in Aero mechanics and techniques) has joined
the ISAE group on may 2011.
The vocation of the ISAE group is to bring together French higher education institutions in aerospace under a single banner, in order to extend the influence of these institutions both nationally and internationally, and to promote aerospace engineer training.
The creation of the ISAE group has received support from institutions (GIFAS, 3AF – Association Aéronautique et Astronautique de France, the Air and Space Academy, the Aerospace Valley competitiveness cluster), local stakeholders (Midi-Pyrénées region, Poitou-Charentes region) and industrials.
2012