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Advanced Master Helicopter, Aircraft and Drone Architecture (HADA) at ISAE-SUPAERO

ISAE-SUPAERO, France

Programme overview

A one-year CGE-accredited Advanced Master in partnership with Airbus Helicopters that develops high-level technical and engineering skills for the aircraft, helicopter and drone industry.

Faculty: ISAE-SUPAERO Advanced Master (Mastère Spécialisé)  |  Department: Aeronautics  |  Duration: 1 year full-time, 75 ECTS, followed by a 4 to 6 month professional thesis  |  Study mode: full-time; taught in English  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Toulouse, Occitanie, France

What you will study

Four blocks: aircraft structures, architecture and certification (including CAD); fixed-wing aircraft (avionics, systems, engines, flight dynamics); helicopters (aerodynamics and performance, materials, systems, dynamics); and drones (UAV system design, payloads and sensors, safety and airworthiness, guidance and navigation).

Career pathways

Prepares engineers for careers in the aircraft, helicopter and drone industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master's-level entry: engineering degree conferring the grade of Master (CTI list), RNCP level 7 title, national Master's/DEA/DESS or equivalent (bac+5), or a foreign equivalent; M1 plus at least 3 years of relevant professional experience; special admission possible for a validated M1 without experience, a bachelor's plus 3 years of experience, or VAPP (5 years of experience). Application via the TSAAE online platform with CV in English, motivation letter, last diploma, transcripts for the last 3 years, two letters of recommendation (one academic, one professional) and an English certificate (TOEFL iBT, TOEIC L&R 850, IELTS Academic 6, Cambridge 170, Linguaskill 170; exempt: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, USA). Application fee EUR 100. Rolling sessions with deadlines on 27 Nov 2026, 13 Jan, 23 Feb, 24 Mar, 10 May, 7 Jun and 16 Aug 2027.

Domestic applicants: EUR 12,000 for the whole programme (2027/2028). EU/EEA/Swiss, reduced rate (recent graduates without professional experience and jobseekers registered with France Travail) Source

International applicants: EUR 17,000 for the whole programme (2027/2028). Non-EU, reduced rate (individual applicants) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time, 75 ECTS, followed by a 4 to 6 month professional thesis

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