- Institution: Toulouse INP (ENSEEIHT) & INSA Toulouse
- Degree Level: Master of Science (MSc) – 2 Years / 120 ECTS (EQF Level 7)
- Program type: Master of Science in Engineering (MSc) – 2 Years (120 ECTS)
- Key specializations: Embedded Systems & SoC, Power Management, Radar & Remote Sensing, RF / Optoelectronics & Advanced Communications
- Key Highlights: Joint program taught in English, located in Toulouse (Aerospace Valley), strong industry ties (Airbus, Thales, Safran)
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Electronic Systems for Embedded and Communicating Applications (ESECA) is a two-year full-time graduate program taught entirely in English. Jointly offered by Toulouse INP-ENSEEIHT and INSA Toulouse, the program is designed to train international students in the design, analysis, and implementation of complex electronic systems for embedded and communicating applications, with a strong strategic focus on the aerospace, space, and high-tech industrial sectors.
The curriculum equips students with a deep, multi-level understanding spanning from silicon microchips to complete integrated systems. Students master the distinct constraints of embedded applications, including power management, electromagnetic compatibility, and high-performance data transmission.
Key Academic Content & Specializations
hroughout the two-year program (120 ECTS) taught entirely in English, coursework bridges theoretical modeling with practical engineering challenges across four semesters:
- First Year (M1 – Fundamentals): Mathematics & programming, analog and digital electronics, optics & telecommunications, radio frequency (RF) & signal/image processing, and human/soft skills.
- Second Year (M2 – Advanced Specialization): Embedded systems & System-on-Chip (SoC), power management & power electronics, radar & remote sensing, and RF / optoelectronics & advanced communications, supported by collaborative project work.
PRACTICAL PROJECTS & INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE
The ESECA program integrates hands-on practical work, laboratory sessions, and collaborative projects throughout the curriculum, allowing students to apply advanced concepts to real-world engineering challenges. Taught entirely in English within an international and multicultural environment in Toulouse, the program prepares students for global careers, culminating in a substantial professional internship during the final semester in an industrial or research setting.
Professional Opportunities & Career Paths
Graduating from the ESECA Master’s program opens doors to exceptional career prospects in world-class industrial sectors, notably in the aerospace hub of Toulouse and beyond:
- Aerospace & Space
- R&D & Innovation
- Robotics
- Electronics & Electrical Industry
- Telecommunications & Networks
- Instrumentation & Autonomous Vehicles
Typical roles for graduates include Electrical and Electronic Product Design Engineer, Industrial R&D Manager/Engineer, Industrial Quality Manager, and Production Engineering Manager, as well as opportunities to pursue doctoral studies (Ph.D.) via academic or industrial research.
Pathway to Engineering Excellence
The program benefits from the elite academic and industrial ecosystem of Toulouse—the European capital of aeronautics and space—providing an international, rigorous 2-year graduate pathway combining academic depth with professional readiness.