IPSA, the French Aeronautics & Space Engineering school

Where the aeronautical engineering dream comes true

IPSA trains aeronautics and space experts through its specialist engineering program in Paris.

Located at the crossroads of the industrial and academic worlds and with its research laboratories dedicated to aerospace, it places innovation at the heart of its training and also promotes international openness. The school is present in 3 French regions where many companies linked to the world of air and space are located: Paris, Toulouse & Lyon.

IPSA in figures : 5 programmes, 3 campuses, +2,750 students, 5,400 alumni, +120 partner universities, +90 student associations

IPSA highlights

More than 60 years of
experience

under the banner
of innovation

Engineering degree awarded by IPSA is accredited by the CTI

(Engineering degree commission)

Member of
La Conférence
des Grandes Ecoles

Strong
international ties

with more than 120 partner universities

ISO 9001 : 2015

ISO quality

Member of the IONIS Education Group

First private
higher education group
in France

Our values

1) PASSION: DRIVING INNOVATION
Passion is that inner force that inspires the creation of more efficient aircraft, more powerful rockets, and groundbreaking technologies. It fuels the desire to explore the unknown, push the boundaries of what is possible, and turn dreams into reality.

2) INNOVATION: UNLEASHING CREATIVITY
Creativity has always been the DNA of the aerospace sector. Today, as in the past, engineers work to develop breakthrough innovations to go further and faster while preserving Earth’s limited resources. Innovating also means nurturing the pioneering spirit that defines aerospace enthusiasts.

3) COMMITMENT: TURNING DREAMS INTO REALITY
Commitment goes beyond simple motivation: it drives perseverance, helps overcome challenges, and ensures excellence in every project. In the aerospace industry, a project can take over 15 years to come to fruition. Only unwavering determination can transform innovation into reality and successfully carry out the most complex projects.

4) HUMILITY: STRENGTHENING PERFORMANCE
For aerospace engineers, humility is far more than just a managerial quality; it is an essential asset. It enables self-reflection, acknowledgment of limitations, learning from failures, and openness to new ideas, ultimately leading to the development of ever-safer aircraft.

Our programs

Master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering (Diplôme d’ingénieur)

5-year Engineering Program (Integrated Master)

Master of Science Aerospace Propulsion

Exchange Programme

Summer School

The IPSA ‘Engineering Degree’

The title of engineer issued by IPSA is recognized by the CTI (Engineering Degree Commission). It certifies that the graduate is capable of tackling any problem related to air and space. The graduate has extensive general knowledge but also highly specialized skills in the fields of aeronautics and space.

The training provided at IPSA also enables graduates to work in related cutting-edge fields such as land and sea transport, which implement techniques and technologies close to those of the aerospace field.

IPSA training courses

The aim of the school’s training courses is to guarantee the acquisition of the essential knowledge for high-level expertise and to validate the necessary skills to take on various responsibilities as they arise over a career.

Based on a balance between teaching and project implementation (linked to industrial issues), IPSA’s courses integrate a strong aeronautical and space dimension from the very beginning of the training, evolving over the years. Students are actors of their training by choosing during the engineering cycle the technological majors allowing them to individualize their courses and to acquire an expertise in a field of their choice.

Corporate conferences and international exposure are there to provide additional skills that forge the student’s critical thinking and decision-making ability.