In Cambodia, Campus France runs the Études en France procedure from the Institut français du Cambodge in Phnom Penh, and TLScontact receives every French visa file. This guide gathers the points that are particular to Cambodian applicants, with costs in US dollars, the currency France-Visas uses to collect visa application fees there.
AI2 – Applied Institute of Artificial Intelligence is an applied AI school on the Écouen campus, 22 minutes from Paris Gare du Nord. Its programmes are taught in English and prepare qualifications registered by the French State with France Compétences (RNCP) at level 6 (bachelor’s level) and level 7 (master’s level).
Applying from Cambodia: what is specific to you
Matching Cambodian qualifications to AI2
- Bac II (upper secondary certificate), with mathematics: the Bachelor in Applied AI, starting in Year 1.
- Associate degree, or two years of a bachelor’s programme: BSc final year (top-up).
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, computer science, engineering, mathematics or statistics: MSc Applied AI.
- Master’s or engineering degree: the Fast-Track, which starts each January.
Campus France Cambodge and Études en France
Cambodia appears on Campus France’s list of Études en France countries, and the procedure covers any study project of more than 90 days. The platform carries your file from enrolment through to the visa request, so you open an account even though AI2 admits you directly. Campus France Cambodge asks for a financial contribution for this support but does not state the amount on its page: ask at campusfrance@institutfrancais-cambodge.com before you plan your budget. Its student visa guide, an annotated checklist for the appointment, is worth saving to your phone.
Visa at TLScontact Phnom Penh
Since 13 December 2023, French visa applications in Cambodia have been lodged at the TLScontact centre in Vattanac Capital Tower, 66 Monivong Boulevard, which also returns passports. The visa section of the French Embassy alone decides on each file. For a long stay, France-Visas recommends leaving at least 21 days between submission and departure, and applying no more than three months ahead. Cambodian nationals need a visa for France however short the stay.
TLScontact’s standard service fee is €32. Optional paid services include help with the form, Saturday or evening appointments and collection of the application and biometrics at your home, provincial addresses included.
| Item | EUR | USD (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Applied AI, per year (after AI2 scholarship) | from €9,000 | about USD 10,100 |
| BSc final year (top-up) | from €9,900 | about USD 11,100 |
| MSc Applied AI, per year (after AI2 scholarship) | from €10,500 | about USD 11,800 |
| 11-month Fast-Track | €11,000 | about USD 12,300 |
| TLScontact standard service fee | €32 | about USD 36 |
Travelling to Paris
Air France links Paris-Charles de Gaulle with both Bangkok and Singapore, two usual connecting points for travellers from Phnom Penh. Students flying via Bangkok may also find our guide for Thailand useful for comparing routes.
After graduation
Campus France Cambodge notes that graduates of a French higher education programme can apply for a temporary residence card to look for work or set up a business, subject to the level of study. AI2’s page on working in France after graduation explains how this applies to its qualifications.
Sources checked in October 2026: Campus France: countries using Études en France · Campus France Cambodge: Études en France platform · Campus France Cambodge: visas and residence permits · France-Visas: Cambodia · Air France: winter 2025-2026 schedule · European Central Bank: euro reference rates
AI and data science programmes for students from Cambodia
Bachelor in Applied AI
Three years after secondary school. RNCP level 6, from €9,000 a year after the AI2 scholarship.
BSc final year
AI-Powered Application Development or Data Analytics & Applied AI. Entry with an HND, a BTS or two years of higher education. RNCP level 6, from €9,900.
MSc Applied AI
Data Science, Cybersecurity or IoT. RNCP level 7 (master’s level), from €10,500 a year after the AI2 scholarship.
11-month Fast-Track
The level-7 qualification in under a year, €11,000. Starts in January.
All programmes and current fees: all programmes, scholarships and our guide to the cost of studying AI in France.
Entry requirements for students from Cambodia
- Bachelor Year 1: the upper secondary certificate (Bac II), with mathematics. English at B2 level: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72 or equivalent, or schooling in English.
- MSc: a bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics or a related field. English at B2 level: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72 or equivalent, or schooling in English.
Why study AI in France rather than the UK or Australia?
- Tuition from €10,500 a year for an MSc, far below typical UK fees.
- Programmes taught in English, in the Paris region, at the heart of Europe.
- The right to work up to 964 hours a year during your studies, and a post-study permit for master’s-level graduates.
- Applied projects with companies, from the first semester.
Careers after an AI degree
Graduates can target data and AI roles in Cambodian banks, fintech and telecoms, across Southeast Asia or in Europe. Typical roles include data scientist, machine learning engineer, AI developer, data analyst and AI security specialist.
How to come to France from Cambodia: step by step
Apply to AI2 online and attend an online interview with the academic team.
Receive your admission letter.
Complete the Études en France procedure with Campus France: it is compulsory for long-stay student visas from Cambodia (details above).
Apply for the long-stay student visa (VLS-TS) on France-Visas, with proof of at least €877.50 a month of resources.
Arrive on the Écouen campus near Paris and validate your visa online on the ANEF portal within three months.
Start 6 to 8 months before your intake (January, May or September). The full timeline is in our visa guidance, and daily life is covered in life in France.
Time difference for your online interview
Indochina Time (UTC+7): six hours ahead of Paris in winter, five in summer.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Études en France procedure apply to Cambodian students?
Yes. Cambodia is on Campus France’s list of Études en France countries, and the procedure applies to study projects of more than 90 days.
Where do I submit my French visa application in Cambodia?
At the TLScontact centre in Vattanac Capital Tower, Phnom Penh, which has received French visa applications in Cambodia since 13 December 2023.
Which currency are French visa fees paid in?
France-Visas Cambodia sets the application fees in euros and collects them in US dollars, converted at the consular exchange rate.
How early should I lodge my long-stay visa?
France-Visas Cambodia advises at least 21 days between submission and departure, and no earlier than three months before the trip.
Apply online: the academic team reviews your file and invites you to an online interview.
