Students in Liberia apply for a French student visa without an Études en France step, lodge the file at VFS Global in Monrovia, and receive a decision from the French Consulate General in Abidjan. This guide explains that arrangement, how Liberian qualifications fit AI2, and costs in Liberian and US dollars.
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 Liberia: what is specific to you
Which AI2 programme matches your studies
- WASSCE at the end of senior high school, with mathematics: the Bachelor in Applied AI.
- Two years of higher education, or an HND, in computing or engineering: the BSc final year.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited Liberian institution: the MSc Applied AI (Data Science, Cybersecurity or IoT).
- Four years of related higher education, a master’s or an engineering degree: the 11-month Fast-Track.
English-medium schooling can satisfy AI2’s B2 English requirement; see study in France without IELTS.
Straight to France-Visas
Liberia does not appear among the Études en France countries, so no Campus France fee or pre-consular interview applies. Once AI2 admits you, you complete the long-stay application form on France-Visas yourself and then book the appointment.
The AI2 side happens entirely online: you apply on apply now, attend an online interview with the academic team, and receive the admission letter that your visa file is built around. Without a Campus France review, it is worth asking a second person to check your file against the France-Visas checklist before the appointment.
VFS Global Monrovia and the Abidjan consulate
France-Visas lists the VFS Global centre at the Royal Grand Hotel, 15th Street Sinkor / Tubman Boulevard, Monrovia. It takes applications by appointment on Mondays and Tuesdays, from 8:30 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 5 pm. Appointments are booked through VFS Global’s France pages for Côte d’Ivoire (visa.vfsglobal.com/civ/fr/fra/), because the file is decided by the Consulate General of France in Abidjan.
France-Visas notes that long-stay processing times vary with the purpose of stay and that files needing civil-status checks can take several months. Gather birth certificates and similar records early so they do not hold you up.
| Programme | EUR | LRD (approx.) | USD (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Applied AI, per year, after the AI2 scholarship | from €9,000 | about LRD 1.72 million | about USD 10,100 |
| BSc final year (top-up) | from €9,900 | about LRD 1.89 million | about USD 11,100 |
| MSc Applied AI, per year, after the AI2 scholarship | from €10,500 | about LRD 2.01 million | about USD 11,800 |
| 11-month Fast-Track | €11,000 | about LRD 2.11 million | about USD 12,300 |
For living costs in France, read our cost of studying AI in France guide; for life after the degree, see work in France after graduation.
Sources checked in October 2026: Campus France: countries in the Études en France procedure · France-Visas: Liberia · France-Visas: Côte d’Ivoire (VFS Global booking site)
AI and data science programmes for students from Liberia
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 Liberia
- Bachelor Year 1: WASSCE results, including mathematics, 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 data and AI roles across West Africa, with international organisations 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 Liberia: step by step
Apply to AI2 online and attend an online interview with the academic team.
Receive your admission letter.
Liberia is not part of the Études en France procedure: once you hold your admission letter, you apply for the visa directly on France-Visas (see above for where to lodge your file).
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
Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0): one hour behind Paris in winter, two in summer.
Have an HND? Earn a bachelor’s-level qualification in one year: see our top-up degree after an HND in France.
Frequently asked questions
Which office decides a French student visa lodged in Monrovia?
The Consulate General of France in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. VFS Global in Monrovia collects your file and biometrics.
On which days can I submit at VFS Global Monrovia?
Mondays and Tuesdays, by appointment, in a morning and an afternoon session.
Do I pay a Campus France fee in Liberia?
No. Liberia is outside the Études en France procedure, so you apply directly on France-Visas after admission.
Can I show my sponsor the costs in US dollars?
Yes. The table gives approximate US dollar figures next to Liberian dollars at the October 2026 rate; recalculate from the euro amounts before transferring money.
Apply online: the academic team reviews your file and invites you to an online interview.
