Looking for a master’s in France as a Nepali student? AI2 offers English-taught MSc programmes in applied AI, data science, cybersecurity and IoT near Paris, open to graduates from Nepal, with a French State qualification at master’s level (RNCP level 7).
Nepali students face an unusual set-up: Campus France Nepal handles the academic side in Lalitpur, while visa files lodged in Nepal are decided by the French Embassy in New Delhi. Here is how your +2 and your bachelor’s degree fit AI2’s programmes, what Campus France Nepal checks, and the budget in Nepalese rupees.
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 lead to French qualifications registered at bachelor’s and master’s level.
Applying from Nepal: what is specific to you
From +2 or a four-year degree to an AI2 programme
- NEB Grade 12 (+2), or A-levels: entry to the Bachelor in Applied AI.
- Two completed years of a bachelor’s: the one-year BSc final year (top-up).
- A four-year bachelor’s in a related field, for example BSc CSIT or a BE in computer or electronics engineering: the MSc Applied AI. Four years of related higher education can also be assessed for the 11-month Fast-Track.
- A master’s degree: the Fast-Track, which awards the level-7 qualification in under a year.
What Campus France Nepal checks
Nepal is covered by the Études en France (EEF) procedure. Campus France Nepal sends students to the EEF platform for public universities and for the pre-consular visa step, and notes that most private institutions can be applied to directly. For the interview, it asks you to bring the interview letter, the pre-registration certificate and the payment receipt generated by the EEF-Pastel application, the separate receipt issued by Campus France Nepal, your passport, original degrees and proof of experience, any language certificates, original proof of tuition fee payment and proof of accommodation.
The tuition-payment item deserves attention: plan your deposit to the school before the interview date, not after it.
Lodging the visa: received in Kathmandu, decided in New Delhi
France-Visas tells applicants living in Nepal to submit through VFS Global in Kathmandu, which receives files under the authority of the French Embassy in New Delhi. When completing the online form, select India as the country where the application is submitted. The centre’s address and days are on our Kathmandu guide.
Before you transfer fees
Nepal’s Ministry of Education, Science and Technology issues No Objection Certificates (NOC) for study abroad through its online portal, noc.moest.gov.np. Check the current requirements and fee there once you hold your admission letter.
Budget in Nepalese rupees
| Item | EUR | NPR (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Applied AI, per year after the AI2 scholarship | from €9,000 | about NPR 15.3 lakh |
| BSc final year (top-up) | from €9,900 | about NPR 16.8 lakh |
| MSc Applied AI, per year after the AI2 scholarship | from €10,500 | about NPR 17.9 lakh |
| 11-month Fast-Track | €11,000 | about NPR 18.7 lakh |
Living costs and visa funds are explained in our guide to the cost of studying AI in France; see also our scholarships page.
Sources checked in October 2026: Campus France: countries covered by Études en France · Campus France Népal: documents for the interview · Campus France Népal: how to apply · France-Visas: applying in Nepal · Ministry of Education, Science and Technology: NOC portal
AI and data science programmes open to students from Nepal
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.
How to come to France from Nepal: the steps
Apply to AI2 online and attend an interview with the academic team.
Receive your admission letter.
Complete the Études en France procedure with Campus France in Nepal: academic file and interview.
Apply for the long-stay student visa (VLS-TS) on France-Visas and attend your appointment, 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. The full timeline is in our visa guidance.
Time difference for online sessions and interviews
NPT (UTC+5:45): 4 h 45 ahead of Paris in winter, 3 h 45 in summer. Useful for planning your online admission interview.
Budget: compare tuition, living costs and visa funds in our guide to the cost of studying AI in France (France vs UK vs Germany).
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.
City guides: study AI in France from Kathmandu.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Études en France procedure apply in Nepal?
Yes. Nepal is on Campus France’s list of countries covered by the procedure, and Campus France Nepal uses the EEF platform for the pre-consular visa step.
Why do I select India on France-Visas?
Visa files lodged in Nepal are processed by the consular section of the French Embassy in New Delhi, so France-Visas tells applicants in Nepal to choose India as the country of submission.
Is my BSc CSIT accepted for the MSc?
A four-year BSc CSIT is a bachelor’s in a related field, which is what the MSc requires. The academic team reviews your transcript and, given the four years of study, may also discuss the Fast-Track.
Do I need proof of tuition payment for the Campus France interview?
Yes. Campus France Nepal’s interview checklist includes original proof of tuition fee payment, alongside proof of accommodation and your original degrees.
Apply online: the academic team reviews your file and invites you to an online interview.
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