General Information

This course is intended for undergraduate students primarily for the GEA partner universities. It will provide the students with an overall knowledge of aeronautics and space fundamentals, as viewed from a European point of view.
The contents include scientific and technical courses , but also general conferences and visits to aeronautical and historical sites.
The program is tailored for undergraduate students in Aviation/Aerospace, Juniors or Seniors who have a solid background knowledge in aeronautics and/or space sciences. A good background in general sciences is expected. Graduate students can also take part in the course on a case-by-case basis.

Size of the group
This program is scheduled for a group of 30 students (maximum). The program will not be run if the number of participants is lower than 15.

Language
Courses and visits are performed in English. In addition "Survival French" courses will be provided to the students.

Duration and Planning
The program extends over 6 weeks, from June 5 to July 10, 2009.
4 weeks will be spent in Toulouse at ENAC, ENSICA and SUPAERO and 1 full week of courses takes place in Poitiers. Two 4-day field trips to Paris and the Basque Country are planned.
At the end of the program, from July 11 to July 16, students may choose to extend their stay in Toulouse.

Credits
In accordance with U.S. partner universities, the program could count up to 3 to 6 credits toward their home diploma for which formal accreditation by the relevant bodies is required.

Budget
The cost of this program for GEA partner university student is 2500 € . This includes pedagogic and administrative costs, visits, room and board (breakfasts and lunches on weekdays only) and transportation within France.
It DOES NOT include travel from USA to Toulouse and back.