Yes, you can still start an AI master’s in France in February 2027 from India, in English, without the GRE. Here are the routes, the deadlines, the rupee budget and the fastest order of steps.
In short: yes, Indian students can still start an English-taught AI master’s in France in February 2027 at AI2, near Paris, without the GRE. English at B2 level is enough: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72 or equivalent. The routes are the 2-year MSc, the 18-month direct entry and the 11-month Fast-Track in Data Science. The priority deadline is 30 November 2026, and the €11,000 Fast-Track rate ends on 15 November 2026. Campus France India asks for your file at least three months before the intake, so start this week, or choose May or September 2027.
Which AI master’s starts in February 2027?
AI2, the Applied Institute of Artificial Intelligence, is an applied AI school at Écouen, 22 minutes from Paris Gare du Nord. Each MSc prepares a title registered in the RNCP at Level 7, recognised by the French State. Here is the right route for each degree:
| Your degree | AI2 route | Length | Tuition | Rupees (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three-year B.Sc, BCA or similar | MSc Data Science, Cybersecurity or IoT | 2 years | Year 1 €12,500, from €10,500 | from ₹11.15 lakh |
| Related four- or five-year degree | MSc direct entry | 18 months | €13,000 single fee, from €11,300 (IoT from €11,800) | from ₹12.00 lakh |
| Accredited four-year B.Tech or BE, or a master’s, plus Python, statistics and SQL | Fast-Track, MSc Applied AI and Data Science | 11 months | €12,500, or €11,000 before 15 November 2026 | ₹11.68 lakh before 15 November |
Rupee amounts use €1 = ₹106.2145, the FBIL reference rate on the RBI site for 29 October 2026. They are rounded and indicative. The Fast-Track runs in February only: 500 hours on campus from February to June, then a company period from July to December.
What are the February 2027 deadlines?
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| 15 November 2026 | Last day for the €11,000 Fast-Track rate |
| 30 November 2026 | Priority application deadline, and complete visa file expected |
| 15 December 2026 | Enrolment with deposit closes |
| Late December 2026 | Latest VFS submission, at least one month before departure (AI2 calculation) |
Can you still make it from India?
Yes, if your documents are ready. Two official rules set the pace: Campus France India asks for the Études en France file as soon as you hold an unconditional acceptance letter, and at least three months before the intake. France-Visas asks you to apply at least one month before departure. For February, the first rule is already tight, so here is the fastest order:
No school can promise a visa, and AI2 does not. If you cannot finish in time, AI2’s May and September 2027 intakes are open, except for the Fast-Track, which is February only.
What does February 2027 cost in rupees?
For a student visa, France requires at least €877.50 a month, or €10,530 for twelve months, about ₹11.18 lakh. Tuition comes on top. With the Fast-Track at €11,000, that makes €21,530, about ₹22.87 lakh, before flights, insurance, and the Campus France, visa and VFS fees. An AI2 tuition scholarship does not count towards the €877.50 a month. See the cost of studying in France for Indian students and education loans.
What do you need to apply?
- Degree and transcripts. A bachelor’s degree in computing, mathematics, engineering or science.
- English. B2 level, shown by IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72 or equivalent. A medium-of-instruction certificate may support a waiver.
- No GRE or GMAT. Admission rests on your file and an online interview.
- No French. Programmes are taught 100% in English.
More detail: master’s in France after B.Tech, after BCA, without GRE and MS in AI in France for Indian students.
Is an AI2 qualification recognised?
AI2’s degree programmes prepare RNCP titles at Levels 6 and 7, recognised by the French State. Campus France states that the value of a French diploma is guaranteed by the State for national diplomas, Ministry-approved diplomas and titles registered in the RNCP. You can look up each code on the France Compétences website. See is AI2 recognised and all programmes.
After you graduate
The one-year job-search permit is open to master’s-level graduates, among others, so most bachelor’s graduates who want to stay continue to a master’s first. Any AI2 BSc graduate can progress to MSc Year 1. No school can promise a job or a visa, and AI2 does not. While you study, the student visa allows up to 964 hours of work a year.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a February 2027 intake for a master’s in AI in France?
Yes. AI2 near Paris has a February 2027 intake for its English-taught MSc programmes, including the 11-month Fast-Track in Data Science.
Can Indian students join in February without the GRE?
Yes. AI2 does not require the GRE or the GMAT. Admission rests on your file and an online interview.
What is the deadline for February 2027?
The priority deadline is 30 November 2026, and enrolment with the deposit closes on 15 December 2026. The €11,000 Fast-Track rate ends on 15 November 2026.
Is it too late to apply from India?
Not yet, but it is tight. Campus France India asks for your file at least three months before the intake, so start this week, or choose May or September 2027.
How much does a February 2027 master’s cost?
MSc Year 1 costs €12,500, from €10,500, and the Fast-Track costs €12,500, or €11,000 before 15 November 2026. That is about ₹11.15 lakh to ₹13.28 lakh, plus at least €877.50 a month of resources for the visa.
What IELTS score do I need?
AI2 asks for B2 level, shown by IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72 or equivalent. A medium-of-instruction certificate may support a waiver.
What is the Fast-Track?
An 11-month route in Applied AI and Data Science for accredited four-year engineers or master’s holders with Python, statistics and SQL. It runs in February only.
Is the title recognised?
Each MSc prepares a title registered in the RNCP at Level 7, recognised by the French State.
Last checked on 2 November 2026 against the official sources listed below. Rules and fees change, so confirm them with Campus France India, France-Visas and AI2 admissions before you pay.
Sources: Campus France India: preparing the visa application · Campus France India: fee notice · France-Visas: India · Service-Public: student visa and resources · AI2: tuition fees 2027 · AI2: how to apply · AI2: MSc Applied AI and Data Science
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