Looking for an affordable master’s in Europe, taught in English? The cheapest programme is not always the best value. What matters is the total cost — tuition plus living costs — compared with the job you can get afterwards. This guide shows how to compare, and what an applied AI master’s near Paris really costs.
Which AI programme fits your profile?
| Your background | Programme | Duration | Qualification | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finished secondary school (Class 12, A-levels, WASSCE, HSC) | Bachelor in Applied AI | 3 years | RNCP level 6 | from €9,000 a year |
| HND, BTS or two years of higher education | BSc final year | 1 year | RNCP level 6 | from €9,900 |
| Three-year bachelor’s (B.Sc, BCA, BS) | MSc Applied AI (Data Science, Cybersecurity or IoT) | 2 years | RNCP level 7 (master’s level) | from €10,500 a year after scholarship |
| Four-year degree (B.Tech, B.E.) or a master’s | 11-month Fast-Track | 11 months, starts in January | RNCP level 7 | €11,000 |
| Want to try AI first, online | Online AI certificates | 40, 60 or 100 hours | Certificate | See the page |
| Short experience in Paris | Paris AI Summer School 2027 | Summer | Certificate | See the page |
All programmes are taught in English near Paris, with intakes in January, May and September 2027. Not sure? Compare data science vs AI or read is studying in France free.
How to compare the real cost of a master’s
- Tuition for the whole programme, after scholarships.
- Duration: an 11-month or 18-month programme costs less in living expenses than a two-year one.
- Living costs in the city — and whether you can work during your studies.
- Income during the programme: internships and work-study contracts can pay a salary.
- Return on investment: the salary of the jobs the programme leads to, and the right to stay and work after graduation.
What an AI master’s near Paris costs at AI2
| Format | Duration | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| MSc · 2 years | Year 1 + Year 2 + 6-month placement | Year 1 from €10,500, Year 2 from €11,300 (after scholarship) |
| Direct entry into Year 2 | 18 months | from €11,300 (Data Science, Cybersecurity) or €11,800 (IoT) |
| Fast-Track | 11 months, January 2027 | €11,000 before 15 November 2026, otherwise €12,500 |
Living costs in the Paris region: about €900 to €1,700 a month. Use the return calculator on the MSc Applied AI and Data Science page to compare the three formats.
Ways to reduce the cost
- Scholarships: conditional AI2 scholarships are stated in your admission letter — see Tuition & Scholarships.
- Work-study in MSc Year 2: the employer funds the tuition and pays a salary — see work-study.
- Part-time work: up to 964 hours a year with a student permit.
- Paid internship: the six-month company placement is paid in France.
- Student discounts: low-cost university restaurants and reduced transport passes — see Life in France.
Why an AI master’s in France is good value
Data scientists in France earn €47,000–52,000 a year and machine-learning engineers in Paris about €65,000 on average (Insee, Hays, Michael Page). After a master-level degree you can stay 12 months to look for a job. Read Why France & After Graduation.
Compare all programmes, then Apply to AI2.
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Related guides
- AI jobs in France: roles, salaries and work permits.
- AI courses in Paris: from a 10-day summer school to an MSc.
- Cost of studying AI in France: tuition, living costs and visa funds.
- Study in France without IELTS.
- January and May intakes 2027.
- France vs Germany for a master’s in AI.
- RNCP level 7 explained.
- Guides by country and city.
Comparing costs? See is studying in France free for public university fees and English-taught options.
Funding your studies: compare all scholarships in France for international students (Eiffel, embassy programmes, Erasmus Mundus, school scholarships).
