ISAE-ENSMA
Chasseneuil-du-Poitou, France
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 900
- International students
- 20%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1948
Overview
ISAE-ENSMA (École Nationale Supérieure de Mécanique et d'Aérotechnique) is a French public grande école founded in 1948, located at the Futuroscope technology park near Poitiers (Chasseneuil-du-Poitou). It offers high-level scientific and technological training in aeronautics, space, transport, mechanics and energy. Programs include the CTI-accredited Diplôme d'Ingénieur, international Master of Science degrees, and PhD programs. As a member of the ISAE group, the school maintains strong ties with major aerospace and industrial partners including Airbus, Safran, Dassault Aviation, and CNES. Research is conducted through the PPRIME Institute and LIAS laboratory, with over 230 CNRS-affiliated researchers. The school has been awarded the 'Welcome to France' label (3 stars) by Campus France in 2025 for the quality of its international student welcome.
Fields of study
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
- Fluid Mechanics
- Aerodynamics
- Materials Science
- Energetics
- Computer Science
- Avionics
Accreditation: Commission des Titres d'Ingénieur (CTI)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Fall, Spring
- Application deadlines
- April 30 for Fall semester or full academic year; October 15 for Spring semester.
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- scolarite@ensma.fr
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
From about $678 / year
Domestic students
€628 / year
Registration/tuition fee of 628€ for the academic year 2025-2026, as published on the admissions page.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diplôme d'Ingénieur (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | 3 years | €628 / year | Varies | — |
| Master of Science in Aeronautics and Space - Aeronautical Mechanics and Energetics (AME) (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Master of Science in Aeronautics and Space - Computer Science for Avionics (CSA) (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Master of Science in Aeronautics and Space - Master TAT (Transports Aéronautiques et Terrestres) (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Master of Science in Aeronautics and Space - Turbulence (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Master's degree in Materials Science - High Performance Materials Engineering and Sustainable Development (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.