At IPSA, the internship policy is focused on raising students’ awareness of global industrial and economic realities.
Interships in companies
Gaining experience
Through internships, students apply their scientific knowledge and practical skills to real-world industrial projects, building valuable experience. IPSA students enhance their personal qualities and teamwork abilities, understanding the critical role of human factors in a professional setting. This foundation prepares them exceptionally well for future roles as engineers, project managers, and team leaders right from the start of their careers.
Internships Integrated into the Curriculum
IPSA supports students throughout their internship selection and application process, providing a range of resources to help secure positions, including a dedicated internship office, specialized courses, an intranet platform, and networking opportunities with industry professionals.
Each internship is credit-bearing and assessed based on criteria such as workplace integration, a comprehensive report, and demonstrated oral communication skills.
The final-year internship, covering half of the last year, is designed to consolidate the full spectrum of skills developed during the program while fostering leadership abilities. Its extended duration and timing at the end of the curriculum make it an ideal gateway for recruiting future engineers.
Mandatory Internships
Internships are distributed throughout the entire program of the Diplôme d’ingénieur. As a result, by the end of their studies at IPSA, each student can boast between 7 to 12 months of professional experience.
| Level | Type of Internship | Duration |
| AÉRO 2 | Worker | Minimum of 4 weeks |
| AÉRO 4 | Technician | 12 to 16 weeks (4 months) |
| AÉRO 5 | Final-Year Internship | 24 weeks (6 months) |
Industry Engagement
Throughout their studies, IPSA students regularly engage with industry professionals through job-specific and themed conferences, internships, and company visits. These opportunities increase each year, enabling students to gain a comprehensive understanding of businesses across various sectors and the global economic challenges they face. This cultural insight is essential for launching a successful engineering career.
Our industry partners play a key role in facilitating the integration of future IPSA graduates by leading recruitment-related sessions, including interview simulations, personal development advice, CV writing workshops, and more.
IPSA provides all its students and recent graduates access to its Career Center, JobTeaser.