Is a 3-year bachelor’s degree enough for a master’s in France? Yes. The French system follows the European Bologna structure: a 3-year bachelor’s (licence) followed by a 2-year master’s. A 3-year degree such as a B.Sc or BCA gives access to the first year of a master’s, with no extra year required.
Why 3-year degrees work in France
Unlike some countries that expect 16 years of education before a master’s, France and most of Europe organise higher education as 3 years for a bachelor’s and 2 years for a master’s, totalling 5 years. Your 3-year degree therefore matches the entry point of a French master’s.
Which entry point for your degree?
| Your degree | Entry at AI2 | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 3-year bachelor’s (B.Sc, BCA, BS) in computing, maths, engineering or science | Year 1 of the MSc | 2 years |
| 4-year degree (B.Tech, B.E., BS) | Direct entry to the MSc | 18 months |
| 4-year degree, fastest route | Fast-Track (January) | 11 months |
| HND or 2 years of higher education | BSc final year first | 1 year, then the MSc |
AI2’s MSc Applied AI and Data Science, MSc Applied AI & Cybersecurity and MSc Applied AI & IoT are taught in English near Paris, with tuition from €10,500 a year after the AI2 scholarship.
What you need to apply
- A 3-year bachelor’s in computing, mathematics, engineering or science, with your transcripts.
- English at B2 level: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72 or an English-medium instruction letter.
- No GRE or GMAT: selection is based on your file and an online interview; see masters in France without GRE.
Visa from India: follow our France student visa from India guide (Campus France, documents, timeline).
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3-year degree valid for a master’s in France?
Yes. France follows the Bologna structure of a 3-year bachelor’s followed by a 2-year master’s, so a 3-year degree gives access to the first year of a master’s.
Can I do a master’s in France after a BCA or B.Sc?
Yes. A BCA or B.Sc in computing, mathematics or science gives access to the two-year MSc at AI2.
How long is a master’s in France after a 3-year degree?
Two years. Graduates of 4-year degrees can join in 18 months, or 11 months with the Fast-Track.
Do I need the GRE?
Not at AI2: selection is based on your application file and an online interview.
Is the qualification recognised?
AI2’s MSc prepares a French State qualification registered at RNCP level 7, which is master’s level (EQF level 7).
Apply online: the academic team reviews your file and invites you to an online interview.
