Looking for a master’s in France as a Cameroonian student? AI2 offers English-taught MSc programmes in applied AI, data science, cybersecurity and IoT near Paris, open to graduates from Cameroon, with a French State qualification at master’s level (RNCP level 7).
Cameroon runs two school systems side by side, and AI2 accepts both the GCE Advanced Level from the anglophone subsystem and the baccalauréat from the francophone one. This guide pays particular attention to how English-language credentials are handled in Campus France Cameroun’s procedure, then covers where the visa is lodged and the costs in CFA francs.
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 French State qualifications registered with France Compétences (RNCP) at level 6 (bachelor’s level) and level 7 (master’s level).
Applying from Cameroon: what is specific to you
Anglophone and francophone credentials
- GCE Advanced Level, set by the Cameroon GCE Board in Buea, or the baccalauréat, with mathematics: the Bachelor in Applied AI.
- HND, awarded after the national examination organised by the Ministry of Higher Education (MINESUP), or a BTS: the BSc final year.
- Bachelor’s degree or licence in a related field: the MSc Applied AI; with four years of related higher education, a master’s or an engineering degree, the 11-month Fast-Track.
Campus France Cameroun applies a rule that matters to anglophone students: whatever the level of application, students who followed an English-language curriculum must have their academic documents translated at the Ministry of Higher Education in Yaoundé or at the Centre linguistique in Bonanjo, Douala. Ask Campus France how this applies when the programme itself is taught in English.
The same office requires GCE A Level holders applying to the first year of a university to sit the TCF-DAP French test. AI2’s Bachelor is taught in English and does not require French, so check with Campus France Cameroun which test, if any, it expects for your file.
Campus France Cameroun, step by step
Cameroon is an Études en France country. After you fill in your file, Campus France runs a first check, and only compliant files receive a payment authorisation through the platform’s messaging. The 85,000 FCFA procedure fee is paid by appointment at TLScontact, which adds a 16,000 FCFA fee payable online, and TLS keeps your original documents so that Campus France can verify them. Personalised support is offered by appointment in Yaoundé and Douala, or online for applicants elsewhere, which helps if you live in Buea or Bamenda.
Visa: TLScontact in three cities
Visa files are lodged at TLScontact in Yaoundé, Douala or Garoua and examined by the French Embassy in Yaoundé or the Consulate General in Douala, depending on where you live. Campus France Cameroun gives each student a single visa appointment, issued only through Campus France, so request it once your file is complete. The Douala centre is on the ground floor of the Grand Mall, Autoroute de l’aviation, Bonadiwoto, near the international airport.
| Item | EUR | XAF (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Applied AI, per year, after the AI2 scholarship | from €9,000 | about XAF 5.9 million |
| BSc final year (top-up) | from €9,900 | about XAF 6.5 million |
| MSc Applied AI, per year, after the AI2 scholarship | from €10,500 | about XAF 6.9 million |
| 11-month Fast-Track | €11,000 | about XAF 7.2 million |
| Campus France procedure fee | n/a | XAF 85,000 |
| TLScontact fee for the procedure payment | n/a | XAF 16,000 |
| TLScontact visa service fee | €41 | about XAF 27,000 |
Sources checked in October 2026: Campus France: countries in the Études en France procedure · Campus France Cameroun: the procedure in 7 steps · France-Visas: Cameroon · MINESUP Cameroon: 2026 session of the HND examination
AI and data science programmes for students from Cameroon
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 Cameroon
- Bachelor Year 1: the GCE Advanced Level or the baccalauréat, with mathematics. English at B2 level: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72 or equivalent, or schooling in English.
- BSc final year: an HND or two years of higher education in computing or engineering lets you enter the third year directly and earn a level-6 qualification in one year.
- 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 work in Europe or join the growing tech and fintech sector in Douala, Yaoundé and Buea’s “Silicon Mountain”. Typical roles include data scientist, machine learning engineer, AI developer, data analyst and AI security specialist.
How to come to France from Cameroon: 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 in Cameroon: online academic file and interview.
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
West Africa Time (UTC+1): same time as Paris in winter, one hour behind in summer.
No IELTS? AI2 accepts English-medium education as an alternative: see study in France without IELTS. Missed September? Start in January or May 2027.
Campus France interview? Prepare with our guide to Campus France interview questions and the Études en France procedure.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cameroon GCE A Level accepted for the AI2 Bachelor?
Yes. AI2 accepts the GCE Advanced Level or the baccalauréat, with mathematics, for entry to the Bachelor in Applied AI.
I studied in English in Bamenda. Do my transcripts need translating?
Campus France Cameroun says students from an English-language curriculum must have academic documents translated at MINESUP in Yaoundé or the Centre linguistique in Bonanjo, Douala, whatever the level of application.
How much is the Campus France fee in Cameroon?
85,000 FCFA, paid by appointment at TLScontact once Campus France authorises payment, plus a 16,000 FCFA TLS fee paid online.
Where can I lodge my visa in Cameroon?
At TLScontact in Yaoundé, Douala or Garoua, on the single appointment that Campus France Cameroun gives you.
Apply online: the academic team reviews your file and invites you to an online interview.
