For a student in Kerala, the French side of an AI2 application runs through Kochi: the state’s only Campus France office and its French visa application centre are both there. Whether you live in Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode or Kochi itself, this page covers the local addresses, the institutions behind most applicants’ degrees and the routes to Paris.
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 Kerala: what is specific to you
Campus France in Kochi
Campus France India runs its Kerala office in Kochi as an annex of the Alliance Française de Trivandrum, on the 4th floor of the Chavara Cultural Centre at Karikkamuri. Once your Études en France file is online, a Campus France manager reviews it and gives you an interview slot. Campus France India makes it mandatory to bring the originals of every document to that interview, so pack your mark sheets and degree certificate rather than copies alone.
The visa centre on M G Road
France-Visas lists one VFS Global centre in Kerala: Coastal Chambers, 1st floor, M G Road, Ravipuram, Kochi. It takes applications by appointment from Monday to Friday, and passports can be collected there without an appointment. If you are coming from Thiruvananthapuram or the Malabar coast, budget for at least one trip to Kochi for biometrics. France-Visas also states that applicants may use the VFS centre of their choice anywhere in India.
Where Kerala applicants study and work
Kerala’s three government IT parks are Technopark in Thiruvananthapuram, Infopark at Kakkanad in Kochi and Cyberpark in Kozhikode; Infopark’s own annual report describes Technopark as India’s first IT park. Digital University Kerala has its campus at Technopark Phase IV. A computer science or engineering bachelor’s from an institution such as Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), whose departments include Computer Science and Computer Applications, or the National Institute of Technology Calicut, is the kind of related degree the MSc Applied AI asks for.
Flying from Kerala to Paris
The state has international airports at Kochi (COK), Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) and Kozhikode (CCJ). Air France’s 2026 summer schedule adds flights or larger aircraft on its Paris routes from Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, so a domestic hop to one of those cities is a practical routing; compare it with other one-stop itineraries before you book. From Paris-Charles de Gaulle, the RER B line reaches Gare du Nord, and the Écouen campus is 22 minutes from there.
Tuition and fees in rupees
| Item | EUR | INR (approx., at the October 2026 rate) |
|---|---|---|
| MSc Applied AI, per year after the AI2 scholarship | from €10,500 | about ₹11.2 lakh |
| 11-month Fast-Track, total tuition | €11,000 | about ₹11.7 lakh |
| Études en France fee, Campus France India (from 1 August 2026) | about €190 | ₹20,000 |
Living costs and the funds you must show for the visa are explained in our guide to the cost of studying AI in France. For the full national procedure, read the France student visa from India guide.
Sources checked in October 2026: Campus France India: offices · France-Visas: applying in India (VFS Global centres) · Infopark Kochi: Annual Report 2023-24 · Digital University Kerala · Air France: 2026 summer schedule · European Central Bank: euro reference rate for the Indian rupee
Programmes open to students from Kerala
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 Kerala 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
Where is the Campus France office for students from Kerala?
It is in Kochi, at the Alliance Française de Trivandrum annex on the 4th floor of the Chavara Cultural Centre, Karikkamuri. Check the Campus France India office page for current contact details before you visit.
Can I give my visa biometrics in Thiruvananthapuram?
No VFS France centre is listed in Thiruvananthapuram; the Kerala centre is on M G Road in Kochi. France-Visas allows you to choose any VFS centre in India if another city suits you better.
Which Kerala airport should I fly from?
Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode all have international airports. Compare one-stop itineraries, including domestic connections to Delhi, Mumbai or Bengaluru, where Air France operates its Paris flights.
I studied computer science at CUSAT. Can I apply for the MSc?
Yes, the MSc Applied AI is open to holders of a bachelor’s degree in a related field such as computer science, IT or engineering. You also need English at B2 level, for example IELTS 6.0, or schooling in English.
Apply online: the academic team reviews your file and invites you to an online interview.
