Yes, you can study a bachelor in artificial intelligence in France in English, but mainly at schools and private institutions. Most public licences are taught in French. Here are your real options, what they cost, how to check recognition and what three years add up to.
In short: a French bachelor takes six semesters and 180 ECTS credits. English-taught AI bachelors are mostly private, at about €6,000 to €18,000 or more a year according to Campus France. AI2’s Bachelor in Applied AI lasts three years near Paris, costs €9,000 a year in Years 1 and 2 and €9,900 in the final year, and prepares a French Level 6 title recognised by the State. Intakes are in February, May and September 2027.
Your options, by type of institution
| Type of institution | Language | Yearly tuition | What to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public university licence | Mostly French | €2,902 for non-EU students, €178 for EU, EEA and Swiss students (2026-27) | Teaching language of every year, French level required |
| Private school or institution | Often English | About €6,000 to €18,000 or more | Diploma status, RNCP registration, hours, placement |
| AI2 Bachelor in Applied AI | 100% English | €9,000 in Years 1 and 2, €9,900 in the final year | Track choice: Data & AI or Industrial IT |
Figures for public institutions and the private range come from Campus France. AI2’s tuition comes from its 2027 fee schedule, and scholarships are possible (excellence, early application).
What you study in an AI bachelor
A good programme should build mathematics, programming and data before machine learning. At AI2, the first year has 420 guided hours, about 14 hours a week, with labs in small groups:
- Year 1. Maths, Python, SQL, Git, Linux, data visualisation and a first Flask web app in the Data & AI track; computing, networks, sensors and PLCs in the Industrial IT track.
- Year 2. Linear algebra, probability, advanced SQL, MongoDB, Power BI, Tableau and cloud data in the Data & AI track; data engineering, APIs, machine learning, industrial protocols and IIoT in the Industrial IT track.
- Year 3. A professional final year with a company placement, preparing a French Ministry of Labour title at Level 6.
There are two final-year routes: the BSc AI-Powered Application Development (RNCP37873) and the BSc Data Analytics & Applied AI (RNCP41370). The full module list is on the Bachelor in Applied AI page.
How to check that a bachelor is recognised
Campus France states that the value of a French diploma is guaranteed by the State when it is a national diploma, a diploma approved by the Ministry, or a title registered in the RNCP, the national directory of professional certifications. Before you pay a deposit:
- Ask which of these three categories the programme belongs to.
- For an RNCP title, look up the code on the France Compétences website and check that the entry is active.
- Confirm the language of every year, not only the first.
- Ask how many teaching hours are guaranteed each year, and whether the final year includes a placement.
At AI2, Years 1 and 2 are foundation years, and the French State title is prepared in Year 3, where passing every competency block is required. See is AI2 recognised for the full detail.
Entry requirements at AI2
| Entry point | What you need |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Secondary-school leaving certificate with mathematics, or science for Industrial IT |
| Year 2 | One validated year of higher education in a related field |
| Year 3 | Two years of higher education: HND, BTEC Level 5, BTS or equivalent |
| English | B2 level: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72 or English-medium schooling. No French required |
What three years really cost
Tuition is only part of the budget. For a student visa, France requires at least €877.50 a month of resources, or €10,530 for twelve months.
| Budget line | Three years at AI2 |
|---|---|
| Tuition, Years 1 and 2 | €18,000 |
| Tuition, final year | €9,900 |
| Minimum resources for the visa | €31,590 (€10,530 × 3) |
| Minimum total | €59,490, before scholarships, insurance, travel and visa fees |
This is an AI2 calculation, and living costs near Paris can be higher than the legal minimum. See the cost of studying AI in France and bachelor scholarships.
Visa and work while you study
Students from outside the EU arrive with a long-stay student visa and validate it online within three months. You can work up to 964 hours a year. Admission to a school does not guarantee a visa, and no school can promise one. Every step is on the visa guidance page.
After the bachelor
Graduates can look for junior roles in software, data or applied AI, or continue their studies. Any AI2 BSc graduate progresses to MSc Year 1, for example the MSc Applied AI and Data Science. If you want to stay in France, note that the one-year job-search permit is open to master’s-level graduates, among others, so most bachelor’s graduates continue to a master’s first.
Comparing wider? Read AI bachelors in Europe in English, bachelor in data science in France and bachelor in computer science in France.
Frequently asked questions
Can I study a bachelor in artificial intelligence in France in English?
Yes. Most public university licences are taught in French, so English-taught options are mainly offered by schools and private institutions. AI2’s Bachelor in Applied AI, at Écouen near Paris, is taught 100% in English over three years.
How much does a bachelor in AI in France cost?
Public institutions charge €2,902 a year to non-EU students in 2026-27, but most of their licences are in French. Campus France puts private institutions at about €6,000 to €18,000 or more a year. At AI2, Years 1 and 2 cost €9,000 a year and the final year costs €9,900.
What do I need to apply?
For Year 1 at AI2, you need a secondary-school leaving certificate with mathematics, or science for the Industrial IT track, and English at B2 level: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72 or English-medium schooling. French is not required.
Can I join in Year 2 or Year 3?
Yes. Year 2 entry requires one validated year of higher education in a related field. Year 3 entry requires two years of higher education, such as an HND, BTEC Level 5, BTS or equivalent.
Is a French bachelor in AI recognised?
Check it before you apply. Campus France says the State guarantees national diplomas, diplomas approved by the Ministry and titles registered in the RNCP. AI2’s final year prepares a Level 6 title recognised by the State: RNCP37873 or RNCP41370.
When does the AI2 Bachelor start?
The 2027 intakes are in February, May and September.
What can I do after a bachelor in AI?
You can apply for junior roles in software, data or applied AI, or continue to a master’s-level programme. Any AI2 BSc graduate can progress to MSc Year 1. In France, most bachelor’s graduates who want to stay after their studies continue to a master’s.
Sources checked in October and November 2026: Campus France: tuition fees 2026-27 · Service-Public: student visa and resources · Service-Public: job-search permit · France Compétences: RNCP37873 · France Compétences: RNCP41370 · AI2: tuition fees 2027
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