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June 2025
Toulouse School of Aviation and Aerospace Engineering
With the creation of the Toulouse School of Aviation and Aerospace Engineering brand, ISAE-SUPAERO and ENAC are bringing together talent, knowledge, and innovation to shape the future of air transportation and civil and military aerospace engineering.
November 2025
ISAE-SUPAERO doubles its employment rate of people with disabilities in five years
On Tuesday, November 4, the Institut Supérieur de l’Aéronautique et de l’Espace renewed its agreement with the Fund for the Integration of People with Disabilities in the Public Service, a partnership that has existed for four years.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
July 2025
ISAE-SUPAERO Awarded the Sustainable Development and Corporate Social Responsibility Label: A Coherent and Ambitious Trajectory
For several years now, the Institute has made sustainability one of its core missions: to educate, innovate, and transform. It joins around fifty other establishments committed to this national dynamic. This distinction, awarded by CIRSES, rewards an ambitious strategic trajectory driven collectively by the Institute’s students, faculty, and staff.
EDUCATION
June 2025
COMETES: A Programme in New Skills For the Future of Space
Official launch of the COMETES (COmpétences et MEtiers pour l’ESpace) project to educate 11,000 students over five years, create a dozen initial and continuing education programmes, and raise awareness of space issues among 300,000 people.
December 2025
ENSTA and ISAE-SUPAERO to open a new “Defense & Security” engineering programme in the 2026 academic year
ENSTA and ISAE-SUPAERO will launch in 2026 a joint “Defense & Security” engineering program, designed with the defense industrial base (BITD) and the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) to meet growing needs in technological sovereignty. This high-level programme will train around one hundred civilian and military engineers each year, capable of designing, managing, and innovating within the strategic sectors of defense, security, and advanced technologies.
INNOVATION – ENTREPRENEURSHIP
March 2025
Allergenius, the App That Makes Life Easier For Allergy Sufferers, Continues to Grow
Created by two students, Antoine Barberin (ISAE-SUPAERO) and Lazare Bonifay (EM-Lyon / Université Panthéon-Sorbonne), the mobile application Allergenius is transforming the daily lives of people with allergies or intolerances.
RESEARCH
March 2025
ExoMars mission – ISAE-SUPAERO Selected by ESA and CNES to Develop a New Mars Microphone
Our Institute will develop a unique piece of equipment called PACIS, designed to measure sound as well as pressure and temperature during the critical entry, descent and landing phases of the ExoMars probe.
INTERNATIONAL
February 2025
The University of Doha (UDST), AIRBUS, ENAC, ISAE-SUPAERO, and Qatar Airways sign an agreement to promote education and innovation in the aeronautical sector in Qatar.
The historic memorandum of understanding with four leading aeronautics entities supports a dynamic of progress in aeronautics education and research, as well as partnerships between industry and academia in Qatar.
EDUCATION
February 2025
ISAE-SUPAERO and GIFAS Launch a Programme to Accelerate the Decarbonisation of the Aviation Industry
Titled ‘Decarbonisation of the Air Transportation Industry for Players in the Sector,’ this one-day programme aims to give professionals the keys to understanding the issues, the levers for action, and the prospective scenarios for the decarbonisation of aviation.
STUDENT LIFE
January 2026
“Following in the footsteps of astronaut Sophie Adenot: six students isolate themselves in the desert to simulate life on Mars.”
From February 15 to March 14, 2026, the crew will live in complete autonomy in an 8-meter-diameter habitat. Outings only in space suits, delayed communications with Earth, limited resources: everything is designed to replicate the constraints of a real Mars mission.
January 2025
‘Landing on Mars’ on February 16th for ISAE-SUPAERO’s New Martian Life Simulation
Seven students take part in the unique adventure of simulating life on Mars. The astronauts are headed for the MDRS scientific station in the Utah desert of the United States.
INNOVATION – ENTREPRENEURSHIP
January 2025
ELDA TECHNOLOGY Reaches New Heights and Explores New Horizons
The start-up, which is a key player in ski resorts, is looking for long-term solutions for sustainable mountain management.
November 2025
Occitanie Talent Marketplace: the first fair dedicated to recruiting regional talent by academic start-ups
A unique event designed to connect innovation and employment stemming from higher education and research in Occitanie.
RESEARCH
OPEN SCIENCE ISAE-SUPAERO: a platform dedicated to the excellent work of its researchers
ISAE-SUPAERO is joining the open science movement and unveiling its new open archives platform. It provides access to scientific publications by ISAE-SUPAERO researchers.
RESEARCH
Neuroscience for more reliable systems: 10 years of progress in neuroergonomics at ISAE-SUPAERO, supported by AXA
Prof. Dehais’ work has led to significant advances in pilot support, notably with the development of a revolutionary brain-computer interface technology. The future holds promising applications in clinical medicine.
INNOVATION
ENAC and ISAE-SUPAERO are organising the 5th edition of the “Aero Innovation Rendezvous” on the theme of Artificial Intelligence and Critical Systems.
The aim of this event is to stimulate interaction between researchers, institutions and industry around a theme of common interest in the aerospace field.
OSE
Student Social Opening at ISAE-SUPAERO: the successful careers of supported students
Testimonials from 3 young students who have gone on to higher education in engineering and aerospace.
INNOVATION – ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Lanceurs d’Etoiles
Launcher d’Étoiles is a consortium of thirteen national and regional partners with expertise in aeronautics, space and defence, and in the creation of deep-tech start-ups. Its mission is to guide and help project leaders take their innovative technologies to the next level through value-creating start-ups.
INNOVATION
SAFRAN and ISAE-SUPAERO inaugurate an innovation chair to train tomorrow’s engineers
The aim of this chair is to support the training of engineers capable of innovating in a world in transition to meet the challenges of the sector.
JPO
Saturday 12 October: an open day to discover ISAE-SUPAERO and attract new students
Immerse yourself in the world of the Institute, discover its campus, its programmes, its innovative research, its entrepreneurial spirit and take part in the many scientific events.
TRAINING
COMETES project accredited to develop training in the space industry
Led by the University of Toulouse, the project was co-constructed in collaboration with 25 partners in five regions, with strong involvement from the ISAE Group, universities and university space centres, the Occitanie and Nouvelle-Aquitaine regions and industrial players.
ISAE-SUPAERO
Marie-Hélène Baroux appointed President of ISAE-SUPAERO
Marie-Hélène Baroux, a military engineer specialising in telecommunications and aerospace engineering, is the first woman to hold this strategic position.
RESEARCH
ICCAS 2024 Congress: cognitive assistance for pilots in the cockpits of the future brings together the world of research at ISAE-SUPAERO
The Institute’s Department of Design and Control of Aeronautical and Space Vehicles (DCAS) has been involved for many years in the development of these much-awaited research topics.
RESEARCH
Would you like to advance research in neuroergonomics? ISAE-SUPAERO is looking for participants for scientific experiments!
Call for applications for scientific experiments on human-robot interaction, auditory attention, mental fatigue and spatial orientation during body movement.
INNOVATION – ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Innovative technology to reduce the overproduction of artificial snow in ski resorts
Against a backdrop of dwindling snow cover, the start-up ELDA TECHNOLOGY has developed a unique technology for mapping the snow cover in ski areas.
INNOVATION – ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse and ISAE-SUPAERO invest together in an industrial chair
The CASTOR chair aims to develop and improve methods and tools for the aerodynamic design of turbomachinery impellers as part of research into low-carbon aircraft.
TRAINING
A new simulation of Martian life for ISAE-SUPAERO
Seven students from ISAE-SUPAERO have been selected to join the Mars Desert Research Station in the Utah desert in the United States. The crew will experience a simulation of Martian life from 18 February to 16 March 2024.
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In the Press in 2025
07/07/2025
ENAC and ISAE-SUPAERO Pool Their Aeronautical Research Efforts
The Ecole Nationale d’Aviation Civile and ISAE-Supaero are creating the Toulouse School of Aviation and Aerospace Engineering. This joint brand will become a public interest group, bringing together specialised international education, research, and innovation.
24/06/2025
ENAC and ISAE-SUPAERO Create a Joint School of Aerospace and Air Transportation Engineering
As the European capital of aeronautics and space, Toulouse will have a dedicated engineering school from the start of the 2026 academic year. Called TSAAE, which stands for Toulouse School of Aviation and Aerospace Engineering, it is the fruit of a strategic alliance between ENAC and ISAE-SUPAERO.
18/06/2025
The Aviation Podcast: ‘Training for Transformation’
This podcast focuses on the new skills requirements that the ecological transition in aeronautics will create. Nicolas Gourdain, a professor at ISAE-SUPAERO, and other speakers discuss this fundamental issue.
11/06/2025
Space: €40 Million to Train the Talent of Tomorrow
Toulouse has just launched a national training programme designed to meet the colossal needs of the French space industry, particularly in the context of New Space.
10/06/2025
Aeronautics: ISAE-SUPAERO and ENAC Join Forces to Face International Competition
At the Paris Air Show, the two leading schools in the world of aeronautics will formalise the creation of the Toulouse School of Aviation and Aerospace Engineering. This will raise the profile of the two schools in the face of unprecedented competition from American and European universities.
25/05/2025
A Super-Microphone From Toulouse is Going to Mars Again to Decipher the Planet’s Atmosphere
Building on the heritage of the micro-system supplied for Perseverance, the ISAE-SUPAERO team now faces the challenge of designing it ultra-fast. PACIS is due to be delivered to Thales Alenia Space in Italy before the summer of 2026.
29/02/2025
New Skills Requirements: Schools on the Front Line
Decarbonisation, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity… New skills requirements are emerging in the aeronautics, space, and defence industries, sometimes leading to the creation of new professions. ‘We are adapting to both the needs of the market and the expectations of students,’ explains Madame Baroux, Director General of ISAE-SUPAERO.
15/02/2025
‘This adventure will mark my whole life’: For a Month, Seven Students From Toulouse Will Live As If They Were on Mars
A team of seven students from ISAE-SUPAERO will find themselves in the shoes of astronauts during a Mars simulation in the Utah desert. The aim of the project is to test equipment for future Mars missions and carry out experiments to improve astronauts’ well-being and diet.
05/01/2024
ISAE-SUPAERO: students with a passion for the conquest of space
In Toulouse, Thomas Pesquet’s former school attracts many students who dream of working in the aerospace industry. And not just to become an astronaut.
23/01/2024
Liebherr Aerospace and ISAE-SUPAERO invest together in an industrial chair
Co-funded by the French National Research Agency (ANR), this chair aims to develop and improve methods and tools for the aerodynamic design of turbomachinery wheels as part of research into low-carbon aviation.
09/02/2025
“Ose Ingé”: how ISAE-SUPAERO wants to attract more girls and scholarship holders from science preparatory courses
For almost 20 years, ISAE-SUPAERO has been involved in the Cordée de la réussite programme for high school students with its OSE l’ISAE-SUPAERO scheme. With Ose Ingé, the School is going one step further by also supporting students in preparatory classes to help them “perform well” in entrance examinations to the Grandes Écoles.
01/05/2024
“Even if the Moon seems close, it remains difficult to access”.
Stéphanie Lizy-Destrez, a researcher at ISAE-SUPAERO, and Francis Rocard, head of solar system exploration programmes at CNES, discuss the challenges of lunar exploration.
05/09/2025
Aeronautics: Viraj H2 aims to optimise the future hydrogen-powered aircraft
This young company is developing a hybrid propulsion prototype capable of recovering the water vapour emitted by the fuel cell and injecting it into the turbine.
21/11/2024
Turbulence, icing… For Airbus and Thales, tomorrow’s aircraft will be able to cope thanks to data
“Turbulence in clear skies will increase in frequency and intensity,” warns Nicolas Gourdain, a professor at ISAE-SUPAERO.
29/11/2024
“Seizing the opportunity to transform our society
3 questions to Marie-Hélène Baroux, the new President of ISAE-SUPAERO.
19/12/2024
Using brain imaging and AI to improve air safety
To analyse piloting errors and the means of remedying them, the ISAE-SUPAERO engineering school has created the “Human Factors and Neuroergonomics for Aviation Safety” chair in 2024 with the AXA Research Fund.
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ISAE-SUPAERO acquires an innovative new additive manufacturing equipmentISAE-SUPAERO and the Institut Clément Ader (ICA) have just acquired a new Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) machine. This cutting-edge equipment opens up new prospects for research, teaching and innovation in the aeronautical field.
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Our Labels, Accreditations and CertificationsOur Institute is committed to a quality approach, covering both our programmes and our organisation. As a result, ISAE-SUPAERO has numerous labels, accreditations and certifications, demonstrating that our teaching and structures are adapted to the expectations of our future students and recruiters.
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Our RankingsFor over 100 years, ISAE-SUPAERO has been committed to excellence. Forerunners and inventors, our alumni have been at the forefront of many technological innovations in the aerospace industry. True to our mission of training engineers of the highest scientific level who are innovative, committed and capable of mastering the complex challenges of tomorrow's world, we rank among the top engineering schools by many national and international criteria.
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Ranking of the top schools most committed to ecological transition: ISAE-SUPAERO in 2nd place!Ranking
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The first Franco-Korean workshop dedicated to the challenges of cryogenic hydrogenThe global aviation industry is facing an urgent challenge: significantly reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. Hydrogen, thanks to its unique properties and considerable energy potential, appears to be a promising solution and could play a key role in the aviation sector's energy transition.
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Congratulations to our eight ISAE-SUPAERO faculty members who are among the top 2% of scientists!Stanford University recently published an updated list of the world's most influential scientists, which includes eight ISAE-Supaero faculty members.
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An Illustrated History of our SchoolHisis will enable you to follow the many transformations that the ISAE-SUPAERO engineering school has undergone. ISAE-SUPAERO was created in October 2007 from the merger of two engineering schools in Toulouse, the École Nationale Supérieure d'Ingénieurs de Constructions Aéronautiques (ENSICA) and the École Nationale Supérieure de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace (SUPAERO), both under the supervision of the French Ministry of Defence.
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DAUR ranking: ISAE-SUPAERO ranked 7th best engineering school in France!Ranking joint 7th in the DAUR rankings, ISAE-SUPAERO has moved up two places since last year. DAUR, an independent platform, publishes annual rankings of 185 French engineering schools based on relevant criteria and using a robust methodology.
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Employability: ISAE-SUPAERO is ranked 179th out of 20,966 universities worldwide!Once again this year, ISAE-SUPAERO ranks in the top 1% worldwide in the Center for World University Rankings' "Global 2000 List" based on the employability of its graduates!
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Henry DE PLINVAL, portrait of ISAE-SUPAERO's new Director of Research and Educational ResourcesHenry de Plinval arrived on the ISAE-SUPAERO campus last August, and has taken up his new post as the school's Director of Research and Educational Resources. Portrait of Henry Plinval.
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ISAE-SUPAERO ranked among the top three institutions most committed to ecological and societal transition!Ranking
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Academic excellence: ISAE-SUPAERO ranked 4th by L’Étudiant!On 9 February, L’Étudiant published its 2023 ranking of engineering schools, which includes 169 schools. Based on academic excellence, with 28 points out of 30, the Institute ranked fourth, behind Mines Paris Tech in first place, and Ecole Polytechnique and ESPCI, which tied for second place.
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Valentin LELOUP, quantum and optical telecommunications systems engineer: the quantum and space tandemValentin Leloup, R&D engineer at Thales, combines two fields of expertise: quantum physics and space. He holds an engineering degree from ISAE-SUPAERO 2022 and a Master 2 in fundamental physics and applications.
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ISAE-SUPAERO enters the Shanghai Ranking's Top 50 worldwide in aerospace engineeringA remarkable achievement that rewards the academic excellence and research quality of ISAE-SUPAERO.
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ISAE-SUPAERO's 2024-2025 academic year: the appeal of its programmes is confirmed, and internationalisation continuesISAE-SUPAERO is welcoming nearly 830 new students across all programmes for the 2024 academic year. This number, which is high and stable compared to 2023, confirms the strong appeal of our programmes. With 42% of new arrivals coming from abroad, the campus continues to open up to the world.
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Our Partners and NetworksAt ISAE-SUPAERO, we benefit from an exceptional academic, scientific and industrial environment. Our Institute has established privileged relationships with a large number of regional, national and international players in education, research and industry, as well as with public authorities and socio-economic partners. Our institution is heavily involved in scientific networks in our field of activity.
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"Futurs Proches" Festival in October 9: tickets are now available!ISAE-SUPAERO's CSR department, in partnership with the Toulouse Community of Universities and Establishments (COMUE), invites you to join us on Thursday, October 9 for the 2ᵉ edition of the Festival Futurs Proches, Festival des Campus en transitions!
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ISAE-SUPAERO in the top 5 of the best post-prep engineering schools - Le Figaro EtudiantISAE-SUPAERO ranks 5th in Le Figaro Etudiant's 2025 ranking of the best post-prepa engineering schools. Our Institute moved up three places from the previous year (8th), thanks in particular to its excellent result in the employability criterion.
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The 2025 Edmond Brun Prize from the French Academy of Sciences awarded to Annafederica Urbano, professor at ISAE-SUPAEROOn October 28, 2025, the Academy of Sciences awarded the Edmond Brun Prize to Annafederica Urbano, professor of space launch vehicles at ISAE-SUPAERO. This biennial physics award recognizes her entire body of work in the field of space propulsion.
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