Looking for a master’s in data science in Paris, taught in English? Paris is one of Europe’s busiest data and AI job markets, and you can now study data science there without speaking French. This guide uses AI2’s MSc Applied AI and Data Science to show what a complete, applied programme looks like.
What you learn in an applied data science master’s
- Build data pipelines: data engineering, information-system architecture, cloud and DevOps.
- Train and evaluate models: machine learning and deep learning with PyTorch and TensorFlow, feature engineering and evaluation.
- Build with language models: generative AI, retrieval and AI agents.
- Apply computer vision to real images and industrial cases.
- Deploy and monitor: MLOps, from prototype to production.
- Architect responsibly: cloud, IoT and edge architecture, zero trust, GDPR and the EU AI Act.
At AI2 the two-year route totals 1,000 hours of applied AI — a 500-hour shared foundation, then a 500-hour Data Science year — followed by six months in a company. It prepares for the French State-registered title RNCP39978 (Level 7, master’s level).
Three formats, one Level 7 title
| Format | For | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MSc · 2 years | Bachelor’s in computing, maths, engineering or science | Year 1 + Year 2 + 6-month placement |
| Direct entry into Year 2 | Related four- or five-year degree | 18 months |
| Fast-Track (January 2027) | Engineers and master’s holders | 11 months: 5 months of courses, 6 in a French company |
Tuition
MSc Year 1 from €10,500 after scholarship (standard €12,500), Year 2 from €11,300 (standard €13,000); Fast-Track €11,000 for applications before 15 November 2026, otherwise €12,500. Work-study in Year 2 can cover tuition and pay a salary. See Tuition & Scholarships.
Careers and salaries
Graduates target roles such as data scientist, machine-learning engineer, data engineer and AI product roles. In France, data scientists earn about €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 — see Why France & After Graduation.
Admission
A relevant degree, English at B2 level (IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72 or equivalent) and Python and SQL foundations checked at interview. Intakes: January, May and September 2027 (Fast-Track: January). Apply to AI2 or use the route finder on the programme page.
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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.
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