Namibian applicants hand in their French student visa in Windhoek, at the Capago desk inside the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre, although the decision itself is taken in Johannesburg. School-leaving results in Namibia now combine NSSCO and NSSCAS subjects, and below we show how those, and a Namibian degree, fit AI2’s programmes.
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 French State qualifications registered with France Compétences (RNCP) at level 6 (bachelor’s level) and level 7 (master’s level).
Applying from Namibia: what is specific to you
Reading your NSSCO and NSSCAS results
The University of Namibia’s admission rules show the current pattern: school leavers present NSSCAS (Advanced Subsidiary) subjects alongside NSSCO (Ordinary) ones, while older certificates may carry NSSCH subjects instead. For AI2’s Bachelor Year 1, the requirement is the NSSCAS with mathematics. Further up:
- BSc final year: an HND or two years of a degree in computing or engineering.
- MSc Applied AI: a bachelor’s in computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics or a similar field.
- Fast-Track: an engineering degree, a master’s, or four years of related higher education; it starts each January.
Capago at the FNCC, Robert Mugabe Avenue
The French Embassy in Windhoek does not issue visas, so on France-Visas you select South Africa as the country of submission. Your file and biometrics are taken by Capago at the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre, 118 Robert Mugabe Avenue. Campus France South Africa confirms there is no Études en France stage for students living in Namibia: the Johannesburg consulate deals with them directly. Capago charges €120 for its base service and €30 for passport transfer, paid in local currency, and returns passports through Namlog at 12 New Castle Street, Windhoek, on weekdays from 7am to 5pm.
Budget in Namibian dollars
| Item | EUR | NAD (approx., at the October 2026 rate) |
|---|---|---|
| MSc Applied AI, per year | from 10,500 | about N$194,000 |
| Fast-Track, 11 months | 11,000 | about N$203,500 |
| Bachelor in Applied AI, per year | from 9,000 | about N$166,500 |
| BSc final year (top-up) | from 9,900 | about N$183,000 |
| Capago service and passport transfer | 150 | about N$2,800 |
The visa fee and your flights come on top. For funding, read scholarships in France for international students; for what comes after the degree, see working in France after graduation.
Coming home with a French qualification
The Namibia Qualifications Authority evaluates foreign qualifications and expresses them in terms of the Namibian National Qualifications Framework. Its regulations require foreign awards to be confirmed by the awarding body, copies to be certified in Namibia or at a Namibian embassy, and they state that the outcome is not binding on employers or institutions.
IELTS and flights from Windhoek
IELTS is offered by the British Council at the Namibia Institute of Public Administration in Olympia, Windhoek. Airlink flies Windhoek to Johannesburg for Air France’s Paris service, and Ethiopian Airlines serves Windhoek with connections through Addis Ababa. The Botswana guide covers a comparable route.
Sources checked in October 2026: France-Visas: Namibia · University of Namibia: admission requirements · Namibia Qualifications Authority: regulations on evaluation of qualifications · Campus France South Africa: students outside South Africa · IELTS: British Council, Namibia Institute of Public Administration
AI and data science programmes for students from Namibia
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 Namibia
- Bachelor Year 1: the NSSCAS, 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 in Namibian mining, energy, logistics and banking, 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 Namibia: step by step
Apply to AI2 online and attend an online interview with the academic team.
Receive your admission letter.
Namibia 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
Central Africa Time (UTC+2): one hour ahead of Paris in winter, the same time in summer.
Frequently asked questions
Where in Windhoek do I give my biometrics for a French student visa?
At the Capago visa application centre in the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre, 118 Robert Mugabe Avenue. Appointments are booked on fr-na.capago.eu.
Is my visa decided in Windhoek?
No. The French Consulate General in Johannesburg processes applications from Namibia residents, which is why you select South Africa on France-Visas.
My certificate shows NSSCAS and NSSCO subjects. Which does AI2 look at?
AI2 asks for the NSSCAS with mathematics for Bachelor Year 1. Send the full certificate, NSSCO subjects included, so the academic team sees your whole record.
Will the NQA evaluate my French qualification when I return?
The Namibia Qualifications Authority evaluates foreign qualifications against the Namibian NQF on application. Its outcome is advisory and not binding on employers or institutions.
Apply online: the academic team reviews your file and invites you to an online interview.
