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Official title: Satellite Communication Systems: from engineering to end-to-end systems (SATCOM systems)

ENSEEIHT

Training duration

2 years

Average academic cost found without insurance

18 000€

Accréditation:

Accreditation Provider: DGESIP

Prerequisite of the training

Bachelor (or equivalent)

Formation type

  • Initial education

Domains

  • Satellite, Radio communications and mobile, Telecommunications, Electronics

M1 section is taught by

  • INP-ENSEEIHT

M2 section is taught by

  • INP-ENSEEIHT

Training description

Since more than fifty years, satellite systems have demonstrated their excellence to collect and distribute data in a vast coverage area for the benefit of thousands of users. Within the global telecommunications industry, space communications display one of the most profitable businesses in permanent evolution. Companies of the sector, both system and service providers, are constantly looking for junior executives offering the expertise matching the specifics of satellite communications.
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The SATCOM program aims to train autonomous graduates in the field of satellite telecommunications. The level of expertise acquired in electronics, digital communications, networks and systems allows them to quickly access positions of responsibility in this field and more generally in the field of telecommunications.

The program is taught in English and is built upon on the following foundations:

• A global approach of system design and analysis by taking into account the environments, the limitations and constraints, the interfaces and the expected performances,
• An expertise in the disciplines contributing to the design of these systems: electronics, digital communications, networking, etc.
• Simulation tools and field techniques,
• Development of applications for the space and embedded-system domains.

Toulouse being the French capital of Space, the Master program benefits of a unique research and professional environment. It also profits from the strong connections with the aerospace and defence industries developed by faculty members of ENSEEIHT.

The Master program is supported by major actors in the field of satellite communications (Airbus Defense and Space, Thales Alenia Space, CNES, SES, EUTELSAT, INMARSAT…). The teaching staff is composed of faculty members who are part of major French research laboratories and experts of satellite industry.

The main sector of activity is satellite telecommunications, but graduates can integrate into the entire field of telecommunications.

Graduates are mainly hired by the major European players in the field of satellite telecommunications (system and service providers): industrials (Thales Alenia Space, Airbus Defense and Space, etc.), agencies (CNES, DLR, ESA, etc.), operators (EUTELSAT, SES, INMARSAT). Large companies in the field of telecommunications in general such as Thales and Orange for example are also employers. Graduates are also recruited by SMEs such as: CLS, Silicom, Sigfox, etc.

As the course is taught in English, the n+i PIL (intensive courses of French during summer) isn't compulsory. But students who want to improve their French level can ask for an inscription to the PIL. Note that to get the French visa and to be able to adapt yourself in France, a minimum level A2 is compulsory. So students are encourage to take courses of French before coming.
Morover, the n+i PIM (semester of adaptation) isn't necessary for this English taught master.

Since more than fifty years, satellite systems have demonstrated their excellence to collect and distribute data in a vast coverage area for the benefit of thousands of users. Within the global telecommunications industry, space communications display one of the most profitable businesses in permanent evolution. Companies of the sector, both system and service providers, are constantly looking for junior executives offering the expertise matching the specifics of satellite communications.
.

The SATCOM program aims to train autonomous graduates in the field of satellite telecommunications. The level of expertise acquired in electronics, digital communications, networks and systems allows them to quickly access positions of responsibility in this field and more generally in the field of telecommunications.

The program is taught in English and is built upon on the following foundations:

• A global approach of system design and analysis by taking into account the environments, the limitations and constraints, the interfaces and the expected performances,
• An expertise in the disciplines contributing to the design of these systems: electronics, digital communications, networking, etc.
• Simulation tools and field techniques,
• Development of applications for the space and embedded-system domains.

Toulouse being the French capital of Space, the Master program benefits of a unique research and professional environment. It also profits from the strong connections with the aerospace and defence industries developed by faculty members of ENSEEIHT.

The Master program is supported by major actors in the field of satellite communications (Airbus Defense and Space, Thales Alenia Space, CNES, SES, EUTELSAT, INMARSAT…). The teaching staff is composed of faculty members who are part of major French research laboratories and experts of satellite industry.

The main sector of activity is satellite telecommunications, but graduates can integrate into the entire field of telecommunications.

Graduates are mainly hired by the major European players in the field of satellite telecommunications (system and service providers): industrials (Thales Alenia Space, Airbus Defense and Space, etc.), agencies (CNES, DLR, ESA, etc.), operators (EUTELSAT, SES, INMARSAT). Large companies in the field of telecommunications in general such as Thales and Orange for example are also employers. Graduates are also recruited by SMEs such as: CLS, Silicom, Sigfox, etc.

As the course is taught in English, the n+i PIL (intensive courses of French during summer) isn't compulsory. But students who want to improve their French level can ask for an inscription to the PIL. Note that to get the French visa and to be able to adapt yourself in France, a minimum level A2 is compulsory. So students are encourage to take courses of French before coming.
Morover, the n+i PIM (semester of adaptation) isn't necessary for this English taught master.

Scolarships (Subject to the school offer)

Year 1:

The cost is 9000 euros. Scholarship through a reduction of the fees can be offered to students coming from partner universities. Exceptionally the same kind of scholarship can be given to top level student.

Year 2:

The cost is 9000 euros. Scholarship through a reduction of the fees can be offered to students coming from partner universities. Exceptionally the same kind of scholarship can be given to top level student. The final internship is mandatory. If this internship is achieved in France, the students must be paid (minimum 550€/month but it can be more depending on the firm / institution where the internship in done).

Satellite Communication Systems: from engineering to end-to-end systems (SATCOM systems)

Language level prerequisites

The minimum language level required, namely : B1 in English will be verified no later than end of April, 2025 (to be confirmed in your academic offer)

Course language

Only English

Language requirement to graduate

English B2


English B2 The student has to improve his French level of one level/year. The French level will be tested with local test in ENSEEIHT each beginning and end of year.

M1 Part

Location

INP-ENSEEIHT
2 rue Charles Camichel
31071 Toulouse

Average academic cost found without insurance

9000€

Core

Credits Hours Language
French 2.00 14.00 French
English 2.00 17.00 English
Conferences on aeronautics 0.50 8.75 English
Communicatin 1.50 14.00 English
Sport 1.00 10.50 French
Theory of distributions for signal processing 2.00 17.50 English
Probability / Statistics 2.00 12.25 English
Stochastic process 2.00 15.75 English
Basis of Programming/ Matlab 1.00 14.00 English
C programming 1.00 14.00 English
Microprocessor 1.00 35.00 English
VHDL digital design 3.00 35.00 English
Digital electronics project 2.00 28.00 English
Signal processing 1.50 15.75 English
Digital signal processing 1.50 14.00 English
Digital communications 1.50 15.75 English
Channel coding 1.50 15.75 English
Simulation of communication chains 2.00 15.75 English
Introduction to antennas and RF measurements and instrumentation 1.00 31.50 English

Core

Credits Hours Language
French 2.00 17.50 French
English 1.50 17.50 English
Conferences on space and aeronautics 0.50 8.75 English
Sport 1.00 10.00 French
Digital electronics project 3.00 22.75 English
Front-end acquisition 3.00 26.25 English
Optoelectronics 2.00 21.00 English
Laser and optical fiber sensing techniques 1.00 17.50 English
Practical Hyper / Opto 1.00 17.50 English
Antennas 1.50 14.00 English
Passive RF 1.00 14.00 English
Active RF circuits 1.00 14.00 English
MEMS 2.00 17.50 English
Microwave system project 1.50 21.00 English
Mobile communications 4.00 66.50 English
Telecommunication Project 2.00 26.25 English
Satellite project 2.00 26.25 English

M2 Part

Location

INP-ENSEEIHT
2 rue Charles Camichel
31071 Toulouse

Average academic cost found without insurance

9000€

Core

Credits Hours Language
Satellite communications Business & regulation & space law 3.00 31.50 English
Project management 1.50 19.25 English
Tutored project 3.50 68.25 English
Network & Telecom. Protocols 2.00 24.50 English
Advanced digital communications 2.00 24.50 English
Spread Spectrum Techniques 1.50 12.25 English
Digital filter banks 1.50 10.50 English
RF Satelllite channel 1.00 14.00 English
Digital receivers & SDR technology 2.00 19.25 English
Satellite communications 1.00 12.25 English
Satellite payloads & Ground segment 2.00 43.75 English
Missions, platform and operations 2.00 18.00 English
Optical satellite communications 1.00 8.75 English
Satellite based computer networks 2.00 17.50 English
Mobile & multimedia satellite communications 2.50 27.75 English
Introduction to satellite Navigation 1.50 12.25 English

Core

Credits Hours Language
Internship 30.00 English