Looking for a master’s in France as a Malaysian student? AI2 offers English-taught MSc programmes in applied AI, data science, cybersecurity and IoT near Paris, open to graduates from Malaysia, with a State-registered qualification at master’s level (RNCP level 7).
Malaysia is an Études en France country, so a Malaysian student admitted to AI2 has the file validated by Campus France Malaysia before asking for a visa. Unlike most of its neighbours, Malaysia has no outsourced visa centre for France: you lodge the application in person at the French Embassy’s visa section in Kuala Lumpur.
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 Malaysia: what is specific to you
Études en France with Campus France Malaysia
After AI2 has admitted you, complete your Études en France file and wait for Campus France Malaysia to validate your documents. The administrative fee is then paid online through the Alliance Française de Kuala Lumpur; it stood at RM 750 when we checked. Forward the official PDF receipt to cf.malaysia@ambafrance-as.fr, then book your interview with a Campus France agent.
Malaysian qualifications and AI2 programmes
- SPM, STPM or a foundation programme, with mathematics: Bachelor in Applied AI, Year 1.
- Diploma from a polytechnic, college or university representing at least two years of higher education: BSc final year (top-up).
- Bachelor’s degree (including Honours degrees) in a computing, engineering or quantitative subject: the MSc.
- Master’s or engineering degree: the 11-month Fast-Track, starting in January.
The Malaysian Qualifications Agency keeps the Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQR), which records the accreditation status of programmes. A saved copy of your programme’s MQR entry is a quick answer if anyone abroad asks about your degree, particularly one from a private institution.
Lodging the visa at the Embassy in Kuala Lumpur
France-Visas directs Malaysian applicants to the visa section of the French Embassy on the 31st floor of Integra Tower, 348 Jalan Tun Razak. Applications are taken by appointment, Monday to Friday from 9 am to noon, and passports are collected without an appointment between noon and 12.30 pm. Visa fees are set in euros but payable only in ringgit and only in cash, so bring the right amount on the day. The Embassy alone decides whether to issue the visa.
| Item | EUR | MYR (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Applied AI, per year (after AI2 scholarship) | from €9,000 | about RM 41,200 |
| BSc final year (top-up) | from €9,900 | about RM 45,300 |
| MSc Applied AI, per year (after AI2 scholarship) | from €10,500 | about RM 48,000 |
| 11-month Fast-Track | €11,000 | about RM 50,300 |
| Études en France administrative fee | about €165 | RM 750 |
English level and the journey
If your previous studies were taught in English, AI2 accepts that schooling as an alternative to IELTS or TOEFL; our page on studying in France without IELTS explains what to send. For the flight, compare any non-stop Kuala Lumpur to Paris departures with one-stop routings, and book once the visa is in your passport. Families weighing the overall cost can look at scholarships for international students.
Sources checked in October 2026: Campus France: countries using Études en France · Alliance Française de Kuala Lumpur: Études en France administrative fees · France-Visas: Malaysia · Malaysian Qualifications Agency: MQR · European Central Bank: euro reference rates
AI and data science programmes for students from Malaysia
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 Malaysia
- Bachelor Year 1: SPM, STPM or a foundation programme, 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
Malaysian graduates with a European master’s-level AI qualification are attractive to multinationals in Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Singapore. Typical roles include data scientist, machine learning engineer, AI developer, data analyst and AI security specialist.
How to come to France from Malaysia: 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: it is compulsory for long-stay student visas from Malaysia (details above).
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
Malaysia Time (UTC+8): seven hours ahead of Paris in winter, six 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
Where do Malaysians lodge a French student visa?
At the visa section of the French Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Integra Tower, by appointment. France-Visas lists no separate visa application centre for Malaysia.
How do I pay the Études en France fee in Malaysia?
Once Campus France Malaysia has validated your documents, pay the administrative fee (RM 750 when checked) through the Alliance Française de Kuala Lumpur and email the receipt to cf.malaysia@ambafrance-as.fr.
Can I pay the French visa fee by card in Kuala Lumpur?
No. France-Visas states that visa file fees in Malaysia are payable exclusively in ringgit and in cash.
Does a Malaysian diploma qualify me for the BSc top-up?
It can, if it represents at least two years of higher education in a related field, the same threshold AI2 applies to BTS and HND holders. The academic team confirms after reviewing your transcript.
Apply online: the academic team reviews your file and invites you to an online interview.
