The Master of Science in International Air Transport Operations Management (IATOM) is designed, delivered, and awarded by the École nationale de l’aviation civile – French Civil Aviation University (ENAC), one of Europe’s leading civil aviation training institutions. University of Science and Technology of Hanoi (USTH) is ENAC’s exclusive Southeast Asian partner, collaborating in student recruitment and program delivery for the IATOM Master’s Program.
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1. OVERVIEW
The IATOM Master’s Program is an international training program designed, implemented, and awarded by the École Nationale de l’Aviation Civile (ENAC). As a leading public university in France and Europe in civil aviation training, ENAC offers high-standard programs that are widely recognized by airlines, aircraft manufacturers, and international aviation organizations worldwide.
USTH is ENAC’s exclusive Southeast Asian partner in the recruitment and joint training of the IATOM Master’s Program. The partnership highlights USTH’s role in connecting students in the region with one of the world’s most advanced aviation training programs.The program involves two years of full-time study, consisting of one semester at USTH (Vietnam), two semesters at ENAC (France), and one semester dedicated to an internship or a Master’s thesis.
The program provides advanced knowledge in aeronautical engineering, project management, and aircraft operations. It aims to train highly qualified professionals with international standards, opening up sustainable career opportunities in airlines, airports, aviation regulatory agencies, and global aerospace technology corporations.
Why you choose this course
- Globally recognized prestigious University
- World-class education and research quality
- Strong industry connections in Civil Aviation
- International learning environment in Toulouse
- Extensive alumni network in Civil Aviation
2. PROGRAM
2.1. Curriculum
More details on the program curriculum can be found at: ENAC Website
2.2. Career opportunities
- Graduated from IATOM you can integrate, at junior management position, aircraft manufacturers, airlines, airports, consulting companies or national/ international bodies.
- List some positions: flight operations engineer, aircraft performance engineer, airport consultant, maintenance manager, continued airworthiness manager, revenue management engineer, marketing manager…
3. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
3.1. Entry requirement
Applicants to this Master’s program must have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanics, mathematics, physics, mechatronics, physics or equivalent.
3.2. Schedule of the recruitment sessions for 2026 intake
3.3. List of documents to prepare for the application file:
– CV
– Cover letter
– Copy of diploma
– Transcripts
– 02 letters of recommendation
– ENAC application form (on the application platform)
– Certificate of English B2 minimum
– Payment of application fee
The link to the TSAAE application platform: https://candidatures.tsaae.fr/
3.4. Tuition fee:
- Tuition fee of the first semester at USTH is paid at USTH
- Tuition fee of the second semester which is 4603.5 € must be paid before the start of the second semester academic year 2026-2027.
- Total tuition of third and fourth semesters which is 9207 € must be paid before the start of the 2nd academic year 2027-2028.
3.5. Scholarship information:
– Eiffel grant
The call for applications 2026 starts on October 01, 2025. Please indicate in your letter of motivation that you want to apply to the Eiffel scholarship. The admission committee will evaluate your application and decide if ENAC supports your candidacy to the Campus France jury. As the Eiffel grant is dedicated to students with outstandings results the admission team only selects the best candidates for this grant. The Campus France jury, which meets in March, is the sole decision-maker in awarding the scholarship.
Link to Campus Bourses to find all the information on possible grants : https://campusbourses.campusfrance.org/#/catalog
– GIFAS Scholarships
ENAC Foundation has set up an international scholarship program funded by GIFAS (the French Aerospace Industries Association), to support non-European students admitted in advanced masters, Master of Science and the Graduate Engineer’s degree of ENAC.
The purpose of this initiative is to provide an incentive to high level students wishing to enrol in ENAC’s post-graduate programs. GIFAS and ENAC jointly select recipients among candidates to one of ENAC’s post-graduate programs:
– 5 advanced masters: MS ASAA, MS ATM, MS AM, MS SMA, MS UASSM
– 3 MSc: MSc ASNAT, MSc IATSED & MSc IATOM
– 1 graduate engineering degree Master of Science
Scholarship partially covers tuition fees, up to 4000 €.
4. CONTACT
Ms. Karine Michelet, Postgraduate Program Manager at ENAC
Email: karine.michelet@enac.fr
