Yes, Georgian students can study AI in France in English, with no French required at AI2. You get an admission letter, complete the pre-consular procedure, then file at the embassy in Tbilisi. Here is every step.
In short: Georgian students admitted directly to a French school use the pre-consular procedure with Campus France at the Institut français de Géorgie, at 300 GEL, with an interview. You then file at the Embassy of France in Tbilisi, with no contractor. 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 Georgia in 6 steps
When to start
Campus France says the file cannot start more than 4 months before arrival, and the embassy says to allow 3 months between filing and departure. Use the stricter one and start at the 4-month limit. February 2027 is tight from now on: May or September are safer.
A Georgian biometric passport allows short stays of up to 90 days in 180, but a course over 3 months needs a long-stay visa. Do not plan on entering first. Your passport must stay valid at least 3 months after the end of the visa requested.
How much money you must show
France requires at least €877.50 a month, or €10,530 for twelve months. See the cost of studying AI in France for a realistic budget near Paris.
Does a Georgian 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.
| Your background | AI2 entry to ask about | What admissions looks at |
|---|---|---|
| Full general education certificate | 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 |
| Two years of higher education | Bachelor, Year 3 | Two years of higher education in a related field |
| Bachelor’s degree | 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 Georgia, with British Council centres in Tbilisi and Batumi. Apostille: Georgia is in the Apostille Convention, but the Campus France and France-Visas pages we read do not ask for one. Ask admissions what it needs before you start. Back home: ask the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement how your title will be treated.
Funding
AI2’s scholarships for excellence and early application can bring MSc Year 1 from €12,500 down to €10,500. France Excellence Georgia is a Master-level scheme with Georgia’s education ministry and does not cover a Bachelor. Ask the International Education Center in writing before you count on it for an MSc.
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
Tbilisi Airport’s route map lists Air France, Georgian Airways and Transavia France to Paris. Check the current schedule before you book. Also read visa guidance, the guides for Armenia and Azerbaijan, and all country guides.
Frequently asked questions
Can students from Georgia 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 Georgia?
Georgia is on the Études en France list. After a direct admission, you use the pre-consular procedure before the visa.
How much is Campus France in Georgia?
300 GEL, paid to the Institut français de Géorgie. There is no refund on error.
Where do I file the visa in Georgia?
At the Visa Service of the Embassy of France in Tbilisi, by appointment. There is no contractor.
Can I enter visa-free and start my degree?
Do not plan on it. A course over 3 months needs a long-stay visa with residence permit before you travel.
Should I use an agent for Campus France?
Campus France warns against private intermediaries: their files are easily recognised and hurt your chances.
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: Institut français de Géorgie: pre-consular procedure · Institut français de Géorgie: scholarships · France-Visas: Georgia · France-Visas: student · ENIC-NARIC: Georgia · 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.
