Summer School SECOIAS

Join an inspiring community of students from around the world and experience two weeks of academic excellence, innovation, and cultural exchange at INSA Toulouse.

Looking Back at the First Edition of SECOIAS 2026:

The first edition of the SECOIAS International Summer School (Security and Communication in Aerospace Embedded Systems) took place at INSA Toulouse from 22 June to 3 July 2026, welcoming 11 undergraduate students from partner universities across six countries: Ireland, Romania, the Philippines, China, Canada, and Colombia.

During this two-week, fully English-taught programme, participants combined cutting-edge scientific training in aerospace embedded systems, wireless communications, and cybersecurity with hands-on laboratory sessions, visits to Airbus and the LAAS-CNRS space platform, and a rich cultural programme in and around Toulouse.

SECOIAS offers a unique opportunity to study in English through a tailor-made, all-inclusive short programme that brings together academic excellence, innovation, and cultural discovery.

Watch our participants share their SECOIAS experience in the video below.

Join SECOIAS 2027!

We are delighted to announce that the second edition of SECOIAS will take place in 2027!

If you are an undergraduate student interested in aerospace embedded systems, wireless communications, cybersecurity, and an enriching international experience, we invite you to apply for the 2027 edition.

The programme awards 5 ECTS credits upon successful completion of the two-week course.

Download the SECOIAS 2027 brochure.

Scientific Programme

Four main modules:

Following the success of the 2026 edition, the 2027 Summer School will once again offer the following mandatory scientific modules, delivered in small groups:

Module 1: Development of Embedded Systems for a Nanosatellite Mission
Module 2: Design, Fabrication and Testing of Antennas for Aerospace
Module 3: Secure Wireless Communication and Software-Defined Radio (SDR)
Module 4: Security Challenges in Aerospace Communication

The scientific programme also includes:

A visit to the LAAS-CNRS Laboratory
Guest lectures from leading researchers and industry experts
Tour of Airbus plants and Aeroscopia Museum

Cultural Programme

Because an international experience is about more than academics, SECOIAS also offers a rich cultural programme, including:

A guided tour of Toulouse, the "Pink City"
A French gastronomic experience
A guided excursion to the medieval city of Carcassonne

What's also included?

Accommodation from the weekend before the programme begins until the final weekend, allowing participants to arrive and depart comfortably
Weekday lunches throughout the programme
An unlimited public transportation pass for the Toulouse metropolitan area

Application Procedure

Participant Profile

SECOIAS is designed for Bachelor-level students (minimum 120 ECTS credits or equivalent) enrolled in:

Electronics
Computer Science
Telecommunications
Electrical Engineering and related scientific or engineering disciplines
Basic programming skills (C or Python) and familiarity with electronics and/or signal processing

Required Application Documents

Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English
Cover letter in English
One letter of recommendation in English
Official academic transcripts (or grade reports) for the last two semesters
A copy of passport
ID photo

Submit your application via the online application platform:

https://demandes.insa-toulouse.fr/

Questions?

For any questions regarding the Summer School or the application process, please contact:

secoias.contact @ insa-toulouse.fr

Update 9/09/2027