AI2 – Applied Institute of Artificial Intelligence

BSc AI-Powered Application Development

Build and deploy secure applications with AI coding assistants, while mastering software architecture, testing and the review of generated code.

Programme overview

Build complete, secure applications with AI coding assistants while developing the architecture, testing and security skills needed to review generated code and deploy working products.

At a glanceProgramme information
Teaching language100% English
CampusParis region, France
Study routeOne year · final Bachelor year (top-up), including a mandatory company placement
Professional qualificationRNCP37873 · Level 6 / EQF 6
Learning formatTaught phase on campus followed by the company placement

Programme awards and certification

The AI2 programme diploma and the French RNCP professional title are distinct awards. The programme prepares for the title below. Award of the professional title requires validation of all required competency blocks and compliance with the certification’s assessment and eligibility rules.

Professional titleRNCP referenceQualification levelCertifying body
Concepteur développeur d’applicationsRNCP37873Level 6 / EQF 6French Ministry of Labour

View the official RNCP record

Career directions

The programme develops skills relevant to the following professional roles:

  • AI-assisted full-stack developer
  • AI application developer
  • Software engineer
  • Web and mobile developer

Academic progression

Graduates can apply to the shared MSc Year 1, including progression towards Applied AI & Data Science or Applied AI & Cybersecurity, subject to admissions review.

Students working together on an AI project at AI2
Applied learning, teamwork and project development at AI2.

Discuss your study plans

Our admissions team can help you identify the entry route that matches your qualifications.

admissions@ai2-education.com
+33 1 80 87 35 11

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Detailed curriculum

Subjects are organised around the three RNCP37873 competency blocks, complemented by the AI2 specialisation in building applications with AI.

Competency areaSubjectSkills and content
Block 1 · Develop a secure applicationAI-assisted development environmentGit and collaborative workflows, AI coding assistants and agents, prompting for code, and review and correction of generated code.
Block 1 · Develop a secure applicationFront-end developmentModern web and mobile interfaces in TypeScript and React, accessibility standards and responsive design.
Block 1 · Develop a secure applicationBusiness componentsPython and TypeScript, object-oriented design, clean code and secure coding following ANSSI recommendations.
Block 1 · Develop a secure applicationAgile project managementScrum, user stories, backlogs, sprint planning and team delivery.
Block 2 · Design and develop a secure layered applicationRequirements & prototypingNeeds analysis, user journeys, mock-ups and rapid prototyping with AI.
Block 2 · Design and develop a secure layered applicationSoftware architectureLayered and service architectures, REST APIs, design patterns and design documentation.
Block 2 · Design and develop a secure layered applicationRelational databasesData modelling, PostgreSQL, normalisation, security and confidentiality of data.
Block 2 · Design and develop a secure layered applicationSQL & NoSQL data accessORM, query optimisation, document databases and GDPR-compliant data handling.
Block 3 · Prepare secure deploymentTesting & qualityTest plans, unit, integration and end-to-end tests, AI-generated tests and their review.
Block 3 · Prepare secure deploymentDevOps & CI/CDDocker, continuous integration and delivery pipelines, and release management.
Block 3 · Prepare secure deploymentCloud deploymentCloud hosting, deployment documentation, monitoring and incident handling in production.
AI2 specialisation · Building with AILLM integration & RAGLLM APIs, retrieval-augmented generation, vector databases and evaluation of AI features.
AI2 specialisation · Building with AIAI agents in applicationsAgent design, tool use, workflow automation and human-in-the-loop controls.
AI2 specialisation · Building with AISecurity of AI applicationsOWASP Top 10 for LLM applications, prompt injection, data leakage and GDPR.
AI2 specialisation · Building with AITechnical English & portfolioTechnical documentation in English and a documented GitHub portfolio.

Capstone project

Build a business application with AI features, taking it from requirements and mock-ups to cloud deployment. Present the architecture, implementation, tests and working application before the jury.

Assessment

Assessment componentWhat the student demonstrates
Project presentationA working business application and the technical choices made during its development.
Technical interviewUnderstanding of the architecture, implementation, testing and secure deployment.
Professional questionnaireKnowledge across the competency blocks, including technical documentation in English.
Final jury interviewAbility to explain the professional project and demonstrate the required competencies.

Teaching and academic support

Explore the published AI2 academic profiles and subject expertise. Contact the academic team for the instructors assigned to your intake and modules.

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Tuition for the 2027 international portfolio

Entry year / programme stageAnnual tuitionFrom, after a conditional AI2 scholarship
Final Bachelor year€10,500€9,900

Tuition is charged per academic year. Scholarship awards apply to the first year of enrolment, are non-transferable and cannot be combined with other discounts. The award and its conditions are confirmed individually in the admission letter. Assessment for a scholarship does not guarantee an award.

Funding and financial planning

Work-study may be available from the second year in France, subject to eligibility and a separate employer contract. Confirm the tuition funding and employment conditions in writing. Admission does not guarantee a host employer.

Before enrolling, request the applicable deposit, payment schedule and any additional costs. Plan separately for accommodation, transport, insurance and living expenses.

Tuition and scholarship information · Work-study information

Entry requirements

RequirementProgramme information
Academic entryTwo years of higher education in computing: Pearson HND, BTEC Level 5, BTS, or Years 1–2 of a BSc.
EnglishB2 level: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72 or equivalent. A medium-of-instruction certificate may support a waiver when the previous degree was taught in English; admissions confirms the evidence accepted.
FrenchFrench is not an admission requirement for the international portfolio.
SelectionAcademic file review and an online interview. GRE and GMAT are not required by the portfolio.

Application documents

  • Passport; degree certificates and academic transcripts, with certified translations where needed.
  • CV and a one-page statement of purpose.
  • Proof of English level or a medium-of-instruction certificate.

Application process

StepWhat happens
1 · Submit your fileChoose your programme and entry route, then submit the complete application.
2 · Academic reviewAI2 reviews the qualifications and confirms the appropriate entry level.
3 · Online interviewDiscuss your background, preparation and study plans.
4 · Admission decisionThe admission letter confirms the offer, programme, intake, tuition and any scholarship.
5 · Confirm enrolmentFollow the enrolment and deposit instructions in the offer.
6 · Prepare arrivalComplete the relevant Campus France and visa steps, then arrange arrival and welcome.

2027 intakes

January, May and September 2027 intakes are planned in the international portfolio. Programme availability and your entry route are confirmed in the admission letter.

January 2027 intake · published application calendar

StageDate
Applications open1 September 2026
Priority application deadline31 October 2026
Complete visa file30 November 2026
Enrolment and deposit15 December 2026

Contact admissions for the current application deadlines and arrangements for May and September 2027. Visa decisions are made by the French authorities; admission does not guarantee visa approval.

Student support

The portfolio describes an academic adviser, housing guidance, optional French classes, preparation for internship and work-study searches, and CV and interview coaching. Contact the team for the arrangements in your intake.

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