Diplomas, Labels, Networks and Partners
IPSA, the aerospace engineering school, is accredited by the CTI (Commission des Titres d’Ingénieur), the official body guaranteeing the excellence of engineering training in France. This accreditation is essential for diploma recognition, and ensures that students receive top-level training in line with national and international standards.
IPSA also benefits from a number of labels and recognitions attesting to the quality of its teaching and its commitment to innovation and internationalization.
Our labels
Essential recognition
The Commission des Titres d’Ingénieur is an independent body responsible for evaluating and accrediting engineering programs in France. IPSA obtained its 1st accreditation in 2011 and is currently accredited for a maximum period of 5 years. This guarantees that our training is always in line with market requirements and company expectations.
Commission des Titres d’Ingénieur
A European quality label
The EUR-ACE label, issued by ENAEE (European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education), certifies that IPSA’s engineering degree meets European criteria of excellence. It facilitates international recognition of the diploma and encourages graduate mobility in Europe and beyond.
EUR-ACE® system – ENAEE
A special welcome for international students
The Welcome to France label, awarded by Campus France, certifies IPSA’s commitment to providing a favorable environment for foreign students. It guarantees a range of services tailored to their integration and personalized support throughout their studies.
The Bienvenue en France label
Recognized quality management
ISO 9001 is a worldwide benchmark for quality management. It guarantees the continuous improvement of processes and the satisfaction of students and partners. IPSA’s adoption of this standard ensures optimized organization and teaching that meets the requirements of the industry.
ISO 9001:2015 – Requirements
A commitment to diversity
IPSA has been awarded the “Féminisons les métiers de l’aéronautique et du spatial” label, which aims to promote gender diversity in these sectors and encourage young girls to pursue scientific careers.
Women in the aeronautical professions
Quality digital tools
IPSA has been awarded the 4DIGITAL label by the Conférence des Grandes Écoles, in recognition of the quality of its digital tools, the educational continuity provided for all students, and its commitment to digital transformation. This distinction is fully in line with our #HorizonIPSA2030 project to train agile and innovative engineers.
4DIGITAL establishment label – CGEOur networks
The Conférence des Grandes Écoles (CGE) brings together the most prestigious French higher education establishments. As a member, IPSA enjoys additional recognition and helps to promote engineering education in France and abroad.
Conférence des grandes écoles
IPSA recruits its post-Baccalaureate students via: the Concours Advance available on Parcoursup, intended for scientific baccalaureate holders wishing to enter a post-Baccalaureate engineering school. The Advance competition opens the doors to 4 Ionis Education Group engineering schools throughout France, including IPSA.
The Advance Competition
IPSA offers expert training courses registered with the Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles (RNCP), guaranteeing its recognition by the French government and employers: Bachelors, MSc, MBA.
France Compétences
The CDEFI defends engineering schools in their dealings with public authorities. IPSA, as a member, benefits from this representation to influence higher education policies and guarantee training aligned with market needs.
CDEFI
UGEI supports private higher education schools. IPSA promotes private education and benefits from a network that fosters its development and attractiveness.
UGEI
Campus France is an organization that promotes French higher education abroad. It assists foreign students with administrative formalities and facilitates their integration in France.
Campus France: studying in France
IPSA is a member of the n+i network, which “brings together nearly 50 Grandes Ecoles d’ingénieurs that have chosen to pool their strengths to recruit and welcome the best foreign students, the future executives of French and foreign companies worldwide”.
Network n+1
The Elles bougent network is working to increase gender diversity in the industrial and technological sectors, where women are still under-represented, particularly in technical positions. In this way, IPSA is combating gender stereotypes and encouraging young girls to take up scientific and technological careers.
Elles bougent
The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) is a British learned society dedicated to the promotion of aeronautics and aerospace. It brings together professionals, researchers and enthusiasts to promote technological and scientific advances in the sector. Through its actions, it actively contributes to the international influence of the aeronautics industry. Being part of this society enables IPSA to shine among its members.
Royal Aeronautical Society
Aerospace Valley is a world-class French competitiveness cluster specializing in aeronautics, space and embedded systems, contributing to innovation and European cooperation in the aerospace sector. Being part of this cluster gives IPSA international visibility among the sector’s major players.
Aerospace valley