Université de Toulouse

Université de Toulouse is responsible for Engineering Track 5 in Space Techniques and Instrumentation and Scientific Track 2 in Astrophysics, Space Science and Planetology. Teaching is strongly linked to the research and engineering activities of the main research laboratories on the Toulouse campus, mainly grouped within the Midi-Pyrénées Observatory and in particular the Institute of Research in Astrophysics and Planetology (IRAP). The scientific objectives of IRAP are the study and the understanding of the Universe and its contents: the Earth as a planet, its ionized environment, the Sun and its planets, stars and their planetary systems, galaxies, the very first stars and the primeval Big Bang. With engineers specialized in the field of conception, construction, integration and operation of ground and space instruments and laboratory astrophysics, it is one of the main poles of space and ground astrophysics in France. In both research and teaching there are highly-developed links with the French National Space Agency (CNES) and local aerospace industry (both geographically close), as well as strong international collaboration. The science track is also linked to ISAE-SUPAERO, a world leader in aerospace engineering higher education. Top-class researchers, highly experienced lecturers, and high-level industrial partners teach SpaceMaster students. The objective of the engineering track is to train physics students who will become tomorrow’s actors in the field of space sciences and technology. The training provides an overview of space technology, introducing the design constraints specific to spacecraft, their development, tests and operations. The objective of the science track is to provide quality skills to students so that they can pursue a doctorate or quickly find a job in the field of fundamental or applied research, both public or private, in the fields of astrophysics, aeronautics, space and physical engineering.