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

Satellite communication systems have been taught in Toulouse for over 40 years. Today, it takes the form of a two-year MSc run by INP-ENSEEIHT.

SATCOM Systems benefits from a unique research and professional environment, since Toulouse is the French capital of Space. The program also takes advantage of the strong ties that the faculty members of INP-ENSEEIHT have built with the aerospace and defense industries.

Major themes : Aeronautics and Space • Satellite systems• Telecommunications • Electronics • Digital communications • Networks• Optics• global navigation satellite systems

Aims of the program

The SATCOM Systems program aims to train students into becoming autonomous specialists in the field of satellite telecommunications. The level of expertise acquired in electronics, digital communications, networks and systems will allow them to readily access positions of responsibility in this field and more generally in the field of telecommunications.

This Master is tought by Toulouse INP-ENSEEIHT

Place

Place

Toulouse INP – ENSEEIHT
2, rue C. Camichel BP7122 – 31071 Toulouse Cedex7 – FRANCE

Duration

Duration

2 years

ECTS

ECTS

120

Capacity

Capacity

12

Program content

First year 

  • Semester 1 (M1): Integration semester (in common with ESECA MSc): Basics of Electronics, Electromagnetism, Signal and Digital Communications
  • Semester 2 (M1): In common with ESECA MSc: Advanced Electronics, RF electronics, Optics ; specific to SATCOM MSc: Telecommunication systems

Second year 

  • Semester 3 (M2): Specialization semester
    • Advanced telecommunication techniques (Network & telecommunication protocols, Digital filter banks, Spread spectrum techniques, Digital communications receivers and SDR technology, Modern channel coding)
    • Fundamentals of SATCOM systems: satellite communications systems & markets, regulation & space law, satellite channel modelling, payload, ground segment, missions, platform, operations
    • Evolution of SATCOM systems: evolution of satellite system architecture, satellite based networks, integration of satellite in 5G, introduction to satellite navigation, optical satellite communication, applications of SATCOM.
  • Semester 4 (M2): 5 to 6 month final internship, which will be paid.

Research Institutions & Industrial Partners

The master’s program is supported by key players in the field of satellite communications (Airbus Defense and Space, Thales Alenia Space, CNES, SES, Eutelsat, Inmarsat, and more). The teaching staff is composed of experts of the satellite industry and faculty members working for major French research laboratories.

Job opportunities

While the main sector of activity is satellite telecommunications, graduates can also find jobs in the broad field of telecommunications.

Graduates are mainly hired by major European players in the field of satellite telecommunications (system and service providers): manufacturers (Thales Alenia Space, Airbus Defence and Space, etc.), agencies (CNES, DLR, ESA, etc.), and operators (Eutelsat, SES, Inmarsat). Graduates are also recruited by large companies such as Thales and Orange, and by SMEs such as CLS, Silicom, and Sigfox.

Graduates can work as R&D, systems or project engineers. They may also pursue PhD studies.

Focus

Contact

Contact

master_satcom@univ-toulouse.fr

Application

Application

Deadline:
late June

Language

Language

Courses are taught in English

Networks

INP - ENSEEIHT

are members of the N+i network and Campus France

Fees

9000/ year
  • (reduction down to 5473 €/year for academic partners, european and selected students on a merit basis)

How to candidate?

Direct application by e-mail
Download the application form (pdf) and send it by email to: master_satcom@univ-toulouse.fr

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