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 June 22 to July 3, 2026. Our institution hosted 11 undergraduate students from partner universities across six countries: Ireland, Romania, the Philippines, China, Canada, and Colombia.

During this two-week, 100% English-taught program, participants benefited from cutting-edge scientific training in aerospace embedded systems, wireless communications and cybersecurity, along with hands-on laboratory sessions, visits to Airbus and the LAAS-CNRS space platform, and a rich cultural program in Toulouse and its surroundings.

SECOIAS offers a unique opportunity to develop your scientific knowledge and English proficiency through a tailor-made, all-inclusive experience that brings together academic excellence, innovation, and cultural discovery.

Watch one of our participants share its 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 or cybersecurity and are looking for an enriching international experience, we invite you to apply for the 2027 edition of our International Summer School.

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

For further information, please download the SECOIAS 2027 brochure here.

Scientific program

Following the success of the 2026 edition, the 2027 SECOIAS Summer School will once again offer four mandatory scientific modules, organized 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 aeronautical Museum

Cultural Programme

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

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

What else is included?

Accommodation from the weekend prior to the start of the program to the final weekend, allowing participants to arrive and depart comfortably
Weekday lunches throughout the program’s duration
An unlimited public transportation pass for the Toulouse metropolitan area

Application Procedure

Participant Profile

SECOIAS has been designed for Bachelor-level students (minimum 120 ECTS credits or equivalent) in mind, specifically proficient 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

Résumé / 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 your passport
ID photo

Please submit your application through the dedicated platform:

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

Questions?

Should you have any questions regarding the Summer School or the application process, please contact:

secoias.contact @ insa-toulouse.fr

Updated on 10/06/2027 (MM/DD/YYYY)