Yes, Peruvian students can study AI in France in English, with no French required at AI2. You get an acceptance letter, complete Soy Aceptado/a with Campus France, then file at the embassy in Lima. Here is every step.
In short: Peruvian students with an acceptance letter use Campus France Perú’s “Soy Aceptado/a” route, at S/ 625 for a Bachelor or MSc, with no interview for these programmes. You then file at the French Embassy in Lima, with no contractor. Campus France says the process must happen at least three months before classes. At AI2, the Bachelor costs €9,000 a year in Years 1 and 2, and MSc Year 1 costs €12,500, from €10,500 with scholarship. Intakes are in February, May and September 2027.
AI2 (Applied Institute of Artificial Intelligence) is a French school of applied AI and data science at Écouen, 22 minutes from Paris Gare du Nord. French is not required for its English-taught programmes.
⚠️ Important: no deposit, no enrolment certificate
AI2 issues your enrolment certificate only after your €5,000 deposit is paid. Campus France and the consulate ask for this certificate: without the deposit, your Études en France file and your visa application cannot go ahead.
Applying to AI2 is free: there is no application fee. If your visa or your Campus France file is officially refused, the deposit is refunded minus €300 of administrative fees, on presentation of the refusal letter. Pay only by the instructions in your AI2 documents, never to a personal account.
What AI2 costs
| Programme | Tuition | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Applied AI, Years 1 and 2 | €9,000 a year | February, May or September 2027 |
| Bachelor, final year | €9,900 | Follows Year 2 |
| MSc, Year 1 | €12,500, from €10,500 with scholarship | February, May or September 2027 |
| MSc, 18-month direct entry | €13,000 single fee, from €11,300 with scholarship | See tuition fees |
| Fast-Track Data Science, 11 months | €12,500, or €11,000 before 15 November 2026 | February 2027 |
AI2 bills in euros.
Your route from Peru in 6 steps
When to start
Campus France says this process is compulsory at least three months before classes, and June to August is the peak. France-Visas says not more than 3 months before departure, while Campus France mentions six months, so plan on 3 months unless the embassy tells you otherwise. For February 2027, you must start immediately. May or September are safer.
How much money you must show
France requires at least €877.50 a month, or €10,530 for twelve months. Older Campus France documents show €615, so do not use that figure. The 2023 visa guide accepts your own funds, with three months of income and bank statements, or a guarantor who is a natural person, not a company. See the cost of studying AI in France for a realistic budget near Paris.
Does a Peruvian diploma get you in?
Peru and France signed a recognition agreement in 2016. It concerns national diplomas at CPU and CDEFI institutions, and Campus France Perú says it does not include schools’ own diplomas such as MSc, MBA or Mastère. So use AI2’s own entry points below, and ask SUNEDU or a licensed Peruvian university how your title would be treated back home before you enrol.
| Your background | AI2 entry to ask about | What admissions looks at |
|---|---|---|
| Certificados de estudios secundarios | Bachelor, Year 1 | Transcripts, with mathematics, or science for the Industrial IT track |
| One year of pregrado | Bachelor, Year 2 | One validated year in a related field |
| Bachiller Técnico or two years of pregrado | Bachelor, Year 3 | Two years of higher education in a related field |
| Bachiller or Título Profesional | MSc, Year 1 | Your degree, transcripts and field of study |
English: AI2 asks for B2 level, shown by IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72 or English-medium schooling. TOEFL iBT and IELTS are both available in Peru, with IELTS centres in Lima, Arequipa and Trujillo. Documents: the Soy Aceptado page does not ask for an apostille, and the 2023 visa guide accepts documents in French or Spanish without translation or apostille.
Funding
AI2’s scholarships for excellence and early application can bring MSc Year 1 from €12,500 down to €10,500. Becas Excelencia Francia targets national Master’s at public institutions, and Beca Generación del Bicentenario depends on an eligible list drawn from world rankings. Check that list before you count on it. We found no official funding for a full Bachelor in France.
Student visa or working holiday?
France and Peru run a working holiday scheme with 300 visas a year, once only. It is not a route into a Bachelor or MSc.
Is an AI2 qualification recognised?
AI2’s degree programmes prepare RNCP titles at Levels 6 and 7, recognised by the French State. Campus France states that the value of a French diploma is guaranteed by the State for national diplomas, Ministry-approved diplomas and titles registered in the RNCP. You can look up each code on the France Compétences website. See is AI2 recognised and all programmes.
After you graduate
The one-year job-search permit is open to master’s-level graduates, among others, so most bachelor’s graduates who want to stay continue to a master’s first. Any AI2 BSc graduate can progress to MSc Year 1. No school can promise a job or a visa, and AI2 does not. While you study, the student visa allows up to 964 hours of work a year.
Getting to the campus
Air France lists direct or indirect flights from Lima to Paris-CDG. Check the current schedule before you book. Also read visa guidance, the guides for Colombia, Chile and Mexico, and all country guides.
Frequently asked questions
Can students from Peru study AI in France in English?
Yes. AI2’s Bachelor and MSc programmes at Écouen near Paris are taught 100% in English, and French is not required.
Is Campus France mandatory from Peru?
Yes. Without a file validated by Campus France Perú, you cannot apply at the visa service.
How much is Campus France Perú?
S/ 625 for a Bachelor, MSc or MBA.
Is there an interview for a Bachelor or MSc?
No. Campus France Perú lists no interview for these programmes. After validation you book the visa appointment.
Where do I file the visa in Peru?
Only at the consular section of the French Embassy in Lima. There is no contractor.
When should I start?
Campus France says at least three months before classes. June to August is the peak.
How much does AI2 cost?
Bachelor Years 1 and 2 cost €9,000 a year. MSc Year 1 costs €12,500, or from €10,500 with scholarship. AI2 bills in euros.
Does the France-Peru agreement cover AI2?
It concerns national diplomas at CPU and CDEFI institutions, so AI2 admissions decides your entry. Ask SUNEDU how your title would be treated back home.
Last checked on 2 November 2026 against the official sources listed below. Rules and fees change, so confirm them with Campus France and the French consulate before you pay.
Official sources: Campus France Perú: Soy Aceptado/a · Campus France Perú: student visa · Campus France Perú: recognition · France-Visas: Peru · Pronabec: Beca Generación del Bicentenario · Service-Public: student visa, resources and tax
Tell AI2 your current level: admissions confirms your entry year, tuition and scholarship in writing, then you start your visa file.
