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ISAE-SUPAERO – Higher Institute for Aeronautics and Space
#7 French Engineering School – DAUR (Data Analysis for University Rankings) 2024
Top 1% for Employability – CWUR (2024)
ISAE-SUPAERO, located in Toulouse, is one of the world’s leading aerospace engineering schools, training the next generation of engineers, researchers, and innovators in aeronautics and space. Each year, the institute welcomes around 1,900 students, more than 40% of whom are international, fostering a rich and diverse global community.
At the forefront of aerospace education and research, ISAE-SUPAERO offers a wide range of programs and produces highly employable graduates who pursue top-level careers across aerospace, space, energy, transport, defence, consulting, finance, AI, and digital innovation. The institute awards hundreds of engineering, master’s, and PhD degrees each year. Its alumni network includes over 26,000 professionals worldwide, reflecting the institute’s long-standing reputation for excellence. The campus also features “InnovSpace”, a major project driving entrepreneurship — ensuring Europe’s aerospace sector remains globally competitive while advancing science and contributing to human progress.
Eligible Programs for Lafayette Fellows
Aerospace Engineering, Science, and Technology
Admissions Information
- The dates for the start of the 2026 academic year will be announced in October 2025 on ISAE-SUPAERO’s website.
- In parallel with their Lafayette application, candidates must submit their application to ISAE-SUPAERO during the first winter session only, from the beginning of October to the end of November.
Please apply online via the university’s dedicated website.
Carefully review the program’s prerequisites and required application materials here.
If you have any questions regarding admission to ISAE-SUPAERO, kindly contact info-programmes@isae-supaero.fr.
Reminder: The awarding of the Lafayette Fellowship is conditional upon admission to one of the eligible partner institutions. Applicants must complete both the Lafayette Fellowship application and apply to at least one program at one of the partner institutions.
Campus Life
The ISAE-SUPAERO campus welcomes 40% international students each year. To facilitate their integration and enhance their study experience in France, the institute implements a wide range of initiatives throughout the year: mentoring; integration day; International Week; on-campus accommodation; support from academic and administrative advisors; French as a foreign language (FLE) courses; and a rich variety of sports, students clubs, and community activities.
Campus France has awarded ISAE-SUPAERO the “Bienvenue en France” three-star label. This label is granted to French higher education institutions that have developed dedicated services to welcome international students. It recognizes the quality and accessibility of information, reception facilities, course offerings, teaching support, accommodations, the quality of campus life, and post-graduate support.
Learn more about campus life and student support services at ISAE-SUPAERO here.
ISAE-SUPAERO’s 22-hectare green and dynamic campus – featuring residences, catering services, high-quality sports facilities, medical and social services, and more than 100 clubs and associations – is located at the heart of the Rangueil scientific complex. It also hosts the Marie Marvingt Aerotheque, a library and a learning center dedicated to the memory of an aviation pioneer and exceptional sportswoman, the most decorated woman in French history.
The campus is 15 minutes from Toulouse’s city center, a vibrant cultural, festive, and sporting city with a population of over 800,000 people and more than 140,000 students (the 4th largest city in France and the 2nd largest university city outside Paris), making it a highly attractive place to study.
Students can easily experience the charms of the “Pink City,” with its rich historical resources and remarkable heritage. Toulouse is also recognized for its strong economic dynamism, standing out as a hub of excellence in the aerospace industry (Airbus, ATR, Alcatel, Alenia Space, etc.). In addition, the city is home to numerous innovative companies in other fields, including biotechnology (Pierre Fabre, Sanofi-Aventis, Ciba Vision, etc.) and electronics (Continental, Motorola, etc.).
