Hyderabad applicants use a mix of local and Bengaluru-based French services: Campus France and VFS Global both have offices in the city, while visa decisions for Telangana belong to the Consulate General of France in Bengaluru. Here is how that works in practice, together with the Hyderabad institutions whose graduates match AI2’s entry routes.
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 Hyderabad: what is specific to you
Campus France in Banjara Hills
Hyderabad’s Campus France manager is based at the Alliance Française Hyderabad, Plot No. 4, Aurora Colony, Road No. 3, Banjara Hills, and answers at hyderabad@india-campusfrance.org. Book your free counselling there before you start the online file.
A visa centre inside a metro station
VFS Global’s Hyderabad centre for France occupies Unit 1 in the lower concourse of Punjagutta Metro Station, on Punjagutta Road. It works Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00, and is one of the earlier-opening French centres in India. Telangana and Andhra Pradesh fall within the district of the Consulate General of France in Bengaluru, which keeps a Bureau de France in Hyderabad. Applicants on the Andhra coast should know that VFS also lists a temporary service point in Visakhapatnam, open on one or two Saturdays a month. The national steps are set out in our France student visa from India guide.
Hyderabad institutions and where they lead
Two well-known research campuses, IIIT Hyderabad and the University of Hyderabad, are both in Gachibowli. JNTU Hyderabad is in Kukatpally, Osmania University was the first university founded in the former princely State of Hyderabad, and IIT Hyderabad is at Kandi in Sangareddy district. B.Tech holders from these or affiliated colleges can apply to the MSc or, with a related engineering degree, the 11-month Fast-Track. If you are finishing Class 12 (Intermediate) with mathematics, the three-year Bachelor in Applied AI is the entry point. Whichever route applies, the first step is the same online application, followed by an interview by video with the academic team.
| Item | EUR | INR (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Applied AI, one year | from €9,000 | about ₹9.6 lakh |
| Bachelor in Applied AI, three years | from €27,000 | about ₹28.7 lakh |
| MSc Applied AI, one year | from €10,500 | about ₹11.2 lakh |
Living costs and visa funds are in our cost of studying AI in France guide; housing near the campus is covered in student accommodation.
Leaving from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Hyderabad’s airport, Rajiv Gandhi International, is run by GMR Hyderabad International Airport. Air France’s India website lists Paris departures from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai only, so from Hyderabad you should expect at least one connection. Compare routes through those cities with connections through hubs abroad before booking.
Sources checked in October 2026: Campus France India: office addresses · VFS Global France: Hyderabad centre · Consulate General of France in Bengaluru · IIIT Hyderabad: contact · Air France India: flights to Paris · Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Programmes open to students from Hyderabad
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
- MSc: a B.Tech, B.E., B.Sc, BCA or equivalent in computer science, IT, engineering, mathematics or statistics. English at B2 level: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72 or equivalent, or schooling in English.
- Fast-Track (11 months): for graduates who want the level-7 qualification in under a year.
- Bachelor: Class 12 with mathematics. English at B2 level: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72 or equivalent, or schooling in English.
From Hyderabad to Paris: 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 India: 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). Time difference: India is 4 h 30 ahead of Paris in winter and 3 h 30 in summer. See also study in France from India, academic partners and visa guidance.
No IELTS? AI2 accepts English-medium education as an alternative: see study in France without IELTS. Missed September? Start in January or May 2027.
After 12th or B.Tech? See study in France after 12th (Bachelor in Applied AI) and masters in France after B.Tech (MSc in 11 or 18 months).
Campus France interview? Prepare with our guide to Campus France interview questions and the Études en France procedure.
Funding: see scholarships in France for Indian students.
No GRE? No problem: read masters in France without GRE to see how admission works.
Only a 3-year degree? It is enough in France: see masters in France with a 3-year bachelor’s degree.
Visa from India: follow our France student visa from India guide (Campus France, documents, timeline).
Frequently asked questions
Which French consulate handles visa applications from Telangana?
The Consulate General of France in Bengaluru, whose district covers Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It also runs a Bureau de France in Hyderabad.
Where is the VFS France centre in Hyderabad?
In Unit 1, Lower Concourse, Punjagutta Metro Station, Punjagutta Road. It is open Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00.
I live in Visakhapatnam. Is there a closer place to give biometrics?
VFS lists a temporary service point in Visakhapatnam that opens on one or two Saturdays a month, by appointment. Check the VFS site for the next dates.
Can I fly from Hyderabad to Paris without changing planes?
Air France does not list Hyderabad among its Paris departure cities on its India website, so plan for a connection. Check current schedules when you book.
Apply online: the academic team reviews your file and invites you to an online interview.
