Yes, Armenian students can study AI in France in English, with no French required at AI2. You get an admission letter, complete Études en France with an in-person interview, then file at TLScontact in Yerevan. Here is every step.
In short: Armenian students admitted directly to a French school use Campus France Armenia’s “Students already accepted” route, listed at 35,000 AMD, with an interview that must be held in person in Armenia. You then file at TLScontact in Yerevan, and the Embassy of France decides. At AI2, the Bachelor costs €9,000 a year in Years 1 and 2, and MSc Year 1 costs €12,500, from €10,500 with scholarship. Intakes are in February, May and September 2027.
AI2 (Applied Institute of Artificial Intelligence) is a French school of applied AI and data science at Écouen, 22 minutes from Paris Gare du Nord. French is not required for its English-taught programmes.
What AI2 costs
| Programme | Tuition | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Applied AI, Years 1 and 2 | €9,000 a year | February, May or September 2027 |
| Bachelor, final year | €9,900 | Follows Year 2 |
| MSc, Year 1 | €12,500, from €10,500 with scholarship | February, May or September 2027 |
| MSc, 18-month direct entry | €13,000 single fee, from €11,300 with scholarship | See tuition fees |
| Fast-Track Data Science, 11 months | €12,500, or €11,000 before 15 November 2026 | February 2027 |
AI2 bills in euros.
Your route from Armenia in 6 steps
Passport, money and flight rules
- Passport. Valid at least 15 months at visa application, with two consecutive blank pages plus a third.
- Funds. At least €877.50 a month, or €10,530 for twelve months. Some Campus France PDFs still show €615, so do not use that figure.
- Bank statements. Last three months, stamped, with daily entries, issued less than 2 weeks before your TLS appointment, plus proof of tuition funds.
- Language. All visa documents must be in French or English, with sworn translations.
- Flight booking. Book a flight at least one month after filing.
- Military service. A male student who needs a deferral must get his new passport first, then apply.
When to start
Request your visa appointment as soon as you know your travel dates. For February 2027, start now.
Does an Armenian diploma get you in?
There is no automatic equivalence: the host institution decides. These are AI2’s entry points, and admissions confirms yours in writing. Bachelor’s degrees in Armenia run three to four years, so admissions checks your credits as well as your title.
| Your background | AI2 entry to ask about | What admissions looks at |
|---|---|---|
| Atestat | Bachelor, Year 1 | Transcripts, with mathematics, or science for the Industrial IT track |
| One year of higher education | Bachelor, Year 2 | One validated year in a related field |
| Junior Specialist or two years of higher education | Bachelor, Year 3 | Two years of higher education in a related field |
| Bakalavr | MSc, Year 1 | Your degree, transcripts and field of study |
English: AI2 asks for B2 level, shown by IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72 or English-medium schooling. TOEFL iBT and IELTS are both available in Armenia, with centres in Yerevan. Apostille: not needed for Études en France, according to Campus France Armenia. Ask admissions whether it needs one.
Funding
AI2’s scholarships for excellence and early application can bring MSc Year 1 from €12,500 down to €10,500. Campus France Armenia lists private bodies such as UGAB and the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation. Ask each one whether it covers a private school in France.
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.
Getting to the campus
Air France serves Yerevan 3 times a week in winter 2026-27. Check the current schedule before you book. Also read visa guidance, the guides for Georgia and Azerbaijan, and all country guides.
Frequently asked questions
Can students from Armenia study AI in France in English?
Yes. AI2’s Bachelor and MSc programmes at Écouen near Paris are taught 100% in English, and French is not required.
Is Campus France mandatory from Armenia?
Yes. Armenia is on the Études en France list, and students already accepted by a school use the “I am accepted” tab.
How much is Campus France Armenia?
The 2025 document lists 35,000 AMD. Confirm the current amount before you pay. It is not refunded.
Is the interview online?
No. It must be held in person in Armenia, with no phone or video.
Where do I file the visa in Armenia?
At TLScontact in Yerevan. The Embassy of France decides.
Do I need an apostille for Campus France?
No. Campus France Armenia says documents and translations do not need to be notarised or legalised for Études en France.
How long must my passport be valid?
At least 15 months at visa application, with two consecutive blank pages plus a third.
How much does AI2 cost?
Bachelor Years 1 and 2 cost €9,000 a year. MSc Year 1 costs €12,500, or from €10,500 with scholarship. AI2 bills in euros.
Last checked on 2 November 2026 against the official sources listed below. Rules and fees change, so confirm them with Campus France and the French consulate before you pay.
Official sources: Campus France Armenia: Q&A Études en France · Campus France Armenia: Q&A student visa · Campus France Armenia: visa guide · Campus France Armenia: application guide · France-Visas: Armenia · Service-Public: student visa, resources and tax
Tell AI2 your current level: admissions confirms your entry year, tuition and scholarship in writing, then you start your visa file.
