We are pleased to invite your students to participate in the SECOIAS Summer School 2026 – Security and Communication In Aerospace Embedded Systems, which will take place at INSA Toulouse from June 22 to July 3, 2026.

Located in Toulouse, Europe’s aerospace capital, this two-week program offers a unique academic and cultural immersion into the technologies shaping the future of aeronautics and space.

Applications are now open, with only 16 places available. The deadline is March 16, 2026.

Who can apply?
SECOIAS is designed for Bachelor-level students (minimum 120 ECTS or equivalent) in:

• Electronics
• Computer Science
• Telecommunications
• Electrical engineering and related scientific or engineering fields

Basic knowledge of programming (C or Python) and familiarity with electronics or signal processing are recommended.

A comprehensive scientific program:The summer school offers a hands-on, multidisciplinary experience through four complementary modules:

1. Embedded Systems for a Nanosatellite Mission
   
2. Antenna Design and Fabrication for Aerospace 
   
3. Secure Wireless Communication & Software-Defined Radio (SDR) 
   
4. Security Challenges in Aerospace Communication

Participants earn 5 ECTS credits while developing practical, industry-relevant skills.

Beyond the classroom: the experience also includes:

• A guided visit to Carcassonne (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
• An industrial visit to Airbus
• A research laboratory tour at LAAS-CNRS
• Cultural activities (French Language)with an international cohort

Program fee for students from partner universities: 1 250 €, which includes:

• Accommodation
• Weekday lunches
• All cultural visits and activities
• Unlimited public transport in Toulouse

Full program details and contact:
> https://gei.insa-toulouse.fr/fr/international/secoias.html [2]

> secoias.contact@insa-toulouse.fr [3]