The 5-year Aeronautical Engineering Program is a full-time program starting in September and taking place in the Parisian Campus (Ivry-sur-Seine). It is open to international candidates who have accomplished or are accomplishing a high school with a scientific option (Math, Physics).

The program is delivered in English and it is organized according to the French system.

Upon completion of the 5-year program, the student is rewarded with the "diplôme d'ingénieur", equivalent to the Master’s Engineering Degree recognized internationally. All 5 years are mandatory in order to obtain the degree.

Program Outline

The5-year program is a 2+3, which means that it includes:

• 2 years of fundamentals (classe préparatoire) with in-depth studies of Basics Sciences,EngineeringSciences and a touch of Aeronautics
  • Mathematics, Physics, Flight mechanics, Electronics, Algorithms etc.
• 3 years of AeronauticalEngineeringcourses and specializations
  • in the 4thyear the student will choose 1 major between Vehicles Major andSignals&Systems Major and different options

Learning Approach

The program is based on a balance between academic and practical activities: lectures, tutorials, seminars, design consultancy, projects related to industrial environments, and internships.

The first 2 years involve many hours of study. Beginning with the 3rdand especially the 4thyear, the student is the main actor in their training by choosing a major and different option allowing them to personalize their courses and obtain expertise in a field of their choice.

Business conferences and international openness provide additional skills in building student’s critical thinking and ability to make decisions.

Internships

The program includes 3 mandatory internships:

• a 4-week internship at the end of the 2ndyear
• a 8-week internship at the end of the 4thyear
• a 6-month internship during the 5thyear (the second semester)

Application process

In order to apply, the candidate must send all the following documentsin 1 PDF file to freemover@ipsa.fr before May 31.

If needing a visa for coming to France, it is recommended to apply for the program until April 30.

• IPSA Application form
• Curriculum Vitae
• Official High school transcript of records
• Certified copy of the high school diploma (if you have already graduated)
• 2 letters of recommendation from high school teachers
• Copy of passport
• English proficiency certificate (TOEFL 79; TOEIC 785; IELTS 5,5; Cambridge BULATS record results) or medium of instruction certificate
• Copy of ID photo
• Statement of purpose
• Proof of payment of 110€ for the application expense, by Flywire, our preferred payment partner.

Application deadline: 31st of May.

The admission procedure is the following:

1. Your application is evaluated by an admission committee
2. If your application is eligible, you will receive a notification for an online interview
3. You receive the result of your application in one up to 3 days after the online interview