- Your previous diploma sets your entry year: Bachelor Year 1 after secondary school, the BSc final year (B3) after two years of higher education, MSc Year 1 after a three-year Bachelor’s, direct MSc Year 2 with a four- or five-year degree.
- English at B2 level: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72 or equivalent; a medium-of-instruction certificate may support a waiver. French is not required.
- Selection is a file review and an online interview. GRE and GMAT are not required.
- Three intakes: January, May and September 2027. For January, the priority deadline is 31 October 2026.
- The Fast-Track January (11 months) is open to holders of a four-year accredited B.Tech or BE, or a Master’s, with Python, statistics and SQL foundations.
What do you need to get into AI2? This page sets out the admission requirements for every AI2 programme in 2027: the diploma each entry year expects, the documents to send, the English level, how the interview works and the dates to plan around.
AI2 reviews every application individually and answers in writing. The admission letter confirms your entry year, track, intake, tuition and any scholarship. Nothing on this page replaces that letter: admissions may ask for more information to map your previous studies.
Admission requirements by programme
| Entry point | What you hold | Duration at AI2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Applied AI, Year 1 | Secondary-school leaving certificate with mathematics (science for the Industrial IT track): Baccalauréat, A-levels, Grade 12, HSC, GCE A/L | 3 years |
| Bachelor in Applied AI, Year 2 | One validated year of higher education in a related field, or a Pearson HNC | 2 years |
| BSc final year (B3), Level 6 | Two years of higher education: Pearson HND, BTEC Level 5, BTS, BUT 2, Licence 2, BSc Years 1 and 2 | 1 year + company placement |
| MSc Year 1, applied AI common core | Three-year Bachelor’s (BSc, BCA, BA, Licence) in computing, mathematics, engineering or science | 2 years |
| MSc direct entry into Year 2 | Related four- or five-year degree (B.Tech, BE, Master’s), subject to academic review | 18 months: 12 taught + 6-month internship |
| Fast-Track January, MSc Applied AI and Data Science | Four-year accredited B.Tech or BE (Washington Accord signatory countries) or a Master’s in a related field | 11 months: 5 on campus + 6 in a company |
Bachelor Year 1 and Year 2
Year 1 is open after secondary school. AI2 asks for a leaving certificate that includes mathematics, or science for the Industrial IT track. You choose between two tracks, Data & AI or Industrial IT, and both lead to a final year preparing a French State-registered title at Level 6. Year 2 entry needs one validated year of higher education in a related field, and admissions checks your Python and SQL basics. Progression to each year requires validation of the previous one. Programme details are on the Bachelor in Applied AI page.
BSc final year (B3)
The B3 is a one-year top-up with a company placement, preparing RNCP37873 (AI-Powered Application Development) or RNCP41370 (Data Analytics & Applied AI, Industry 4.0). It accepts two years of higher education. A Pearson BTEC HND (Level 5) gives entry after a review of your units, which is why the course list or syllabus of your previous studies is part of the file. A Data & AI student can join the Industry 4.0 final year on academic review; the reverse requires the software prerequisites. See the top-up degree after an HND.
MSc Year 1 and the 18-month direct entry
A three-year Bachelor’s in computing, mathematics, engineering or science opens MSc Year 1, the applied AI common core shared by the Data Science, Cybersecurity and IoT programmes. Holders of a related four- or five-year degree can be admitted directly into Year 2, subject to academic review: twelve months of courses, then a six-month internship. Python and SQL foundations are discussed at the admission interview. Both routes lead to the same Level 7 title and diploma.
Fast-Track January (11 months)
The Fast-Track condenses Year 2 of the MSc Applied AI and Data Science into five intensive months on campus, then six months in a company in France. It is for engineers and Master’s holders with Python, statistics and SQL foundations, checked during a technical part of the interview. AI2 advises another route if you hold a three-year Bachelor’s, have never programmed, need a slower or part-time pace, or expect paid work-study in the first year. The cohort is limited: after the priority deadline, places are allocated in the order complete files are received.
Documents to prepare
- 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.
- For Year 2, the B3 or direct MSc Year 2: the course list or syllabus of your previous studies.
The online application form lets you attach your transcripts or CV (PDF, 2 MB maximum). Prepare scans in good quality from the start: the same documents are reused later for Campus France and the visa, where translations and originals may also be checked.
English level and language of study
Every AI2 programme is taught 100% in English. The required level is B2, shown by IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72 or an equivalent. If your previous studies were taught in English, a medium-of-instruction certificate may support a waiver; admissions confirms which evidence it accepts, case by case. For the Fast-Track, the test is waived if your degree was taught in English. Your English is also assessed during the online interview. French is not an admission requirement, and optional French classes are offered every year. Read study in France without IELTS for the details.
The online interview
After the file review and the confirmation of your entry year, the academic team invites you to an online interview. It covers your background, your projects, your motivation and your study plans, in English. For the MSc, it also checks Python and SQL foundations; for the Fast-Track, it includes a technical check on Python, statistics and SQL. There is no GRE or GMAT. Bring concrete examples: a project you built, a dataset you worked on, or a problem you solved.
From application to arrival
Submit your file through the online form, or through a partner institution.
AI2 reviews your qualifications and confirms your entry year and track.
Online interview with the academic team: projects, motivation and English.
Admission letter: programme, intake, tuition and any scholarship.
Deposit: it secures your place; the amount is stated in the admission letter.
Campus France and the visa: AI2 provides the admission and enrolment documents you need.
Arrival: welcome, housing guidance and first steps in France.
Admissions replies within two working days of an application. The visa decision belongs to the French authorities: admission does not guarantee a visa. The procedure for your country is summarised in the visa guidance.
Intakes and timeline for 2027
| Intake | Recommended application window | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| January 2027 | Now: priority deadline 31 October 2026 | Complete visa file by 30 November, enrolment and deposit by 15 December 2026 |
| May 2027 | November 2026 to February 2027 | Time for Campus France and the visa after missing September |
| September 2027 | January to May 2027 | The classic academic calendar |
AI2 advises starting six to eight months before your intake, because visa appointments fill up quickly. The programmes, fees and qualifications are the same whichever intake you choose; ask admissions which programmes open at each one. More on the January and May intakes.
After admission: the visa stage
Non-EU students who need a visa apply for a long-stay student visa (VLS-TS). In countries covered by the Études en France procedure, the Campus France stage comes first; elsewhere you apply directly on France-Visas. You must show resources of at least €877.50 a month. Once in France, the visa is validated online within three months of arrival.
Official sources checked in October 2026: Campus France: countries using the Études en France procedure · Service-Public: foreign student visa, resources and validation · France-Visas, official visa website
AI2 entry rules checked in October 2026 on Apply now, pathway progressions and the programme pages.
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply to AI2 without IELTS?
Often, yes. AI2 requires B2 English, shown by IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72 or an equivalent, and a medium-of-instruction certificate may support a waiver when your previous studies were in English. Admissions confirms the accepted evidence case by case.
Do I need to speak French to study at AI2?
No. All programmes are taught in English and French is not an admission requirement. Optional French classes are offered every year.
Can I enter the MSc with a three-year bachelor’s degree?
Yes. A three-year Bachelor’s in computing, mathematics, engineering or science gives access to MSc Year 1, the start of the two-year MSc.
Who can apply for the 11-month Fast-Track?
Holders of a four-year accredited B.Tech or BE from a Washington Accord signatory country, or of a Master’s in a related field, with Python, statistics and SQL foundations checked at the interview. It starts in January 2027 only.
Does AI2 require the GRE or GMAT?
No. Selection is an academic file review and an online interview with the academic team.
Also read: pathway progressions · all programmes · study in France without IELTS · apply now.
Send your diploma and transcripts: admissions confirms your entry year and programme in writing, then invites you to an online interview.
