Looking for a master’s in France as a Filipino student? AI2 offers English-taught MSc programmes in applied AI, data science, cybersecurity and IoT near Paris, open to graduates from the Philippines, with a French State qualification at master’s level (RNCP level 7).
The Philippines is not an Études en France country, yet Filipino students still speak to Campus France before their visa: the French Embassy in Manila asks every long-stay student applicant to complete a short pre-consular interview first. That conversation takes place online, so students in Visayas or Mindanao do not need to travel for it.
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 the Philippines: what is specific to you
The Campus France pre-consular interview
France-Visas Philippines states that anyone seeking a long-stay student visa must book with the Campus France representative before applying at TLScontact. The interview is a brief online exchange with a member of the Embassy’s cultural department about your education, your experience and how both relate to the AI2 programme you have joined. Sessions run on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings, and you choose a date, or claim an exemption, through the form on the Campus France Philippines website.
Prepare these files before booking:
- A one-page CV in PDF covering your academic and professional background.
- Your AI2 admission letter.
- A clear copy of the data page of your valid passport.
- Your latest diploma, from the studies you completed most recently.
- The matching transcript of records.
Campus France stresses that its interview is separate from the consular assessment: it cannot follow up or appeal a visa application and is not told the result.
Philippine qualifications and AI2
- Senior high school diploma (Grade 12 under K-12), with mathematics: admission to the first year of the Bachelor.
- Associate degree, or two completed years of a bachelor’s programme: BSc final year (top-up).
- Four-year bachelor’s degree such as BS Computer Science, BS Information Technology, engineering, mathematics or statistics: MSc Applied AI, and possibly the Fast-Track, which accepts four years of related higher education.
- Master’s degree: the 11-month Fast-Track starting in January.
TLScontact in Makati or Cebu
Since 13 December 2023, French visa applications in the Philippines have gone to TLScontact, at the 9th floor of 1 Proscenium Tower, Estrella, Makati, or at its Cebu centre. Complete the France-Visas form, then book on the TLScontact website; the Makati centre takes submissions on weekdays from 7 am to 6 pm and on Saturdays as Primetime appointments. The service fee is the peso equivalent of €25, refundable only if you withdraw before your biometrics are taken. The Embassy of France in Manila is the sole decision-maker.
If a French body ever asks you to certify a Philippine public document, note that the Philippines has been a party to the Apostille Convention since 14 May 2019, with apostilles issued through the DFA.
| Item | EUR | PHP (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Applied AI, per year (after AI2 scholarship) | from €9,000 | about PHP 640,000 |
| BSc final year (top-up) | from €9,900 | about PHP 705,000 |
| MSc Applied AI, per year (after AI2 scholarship) | from €10,500 | about PHP 747,000 |
| 11-month Fast-Track | €11,000 | about PHP 783,000 |
| TLScontact service fee | €25 | about PHP 1,800 |
Flying to Paris
Air France reopened a non-stop route between Manila and Paris-Charles de Gaulle in December 2024, and KLM serves Manila from Amsterdam. Frequencies change by season, so check the current timetable before booking.
Sources checked in October 2026: France-Visas: Philippines · Campus France Philippines: the pre-consular interview · Campus France: countries using Études en France · Air France: new non-stop Paris-Manila service · HCCH: Apostille Convention status table · European Central Bank: euro reference rates
AI and data science programmes for students from the Philippines
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 the Philippines
- Bachelor Year 1: the senior high school diploma (K-12), with mathematics. English at B2 level: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72 or equivalent, or schooling in English.
- MSc: a four-year 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 target AI and data roles in Europe, in Manila’s growing tech sector or in regional hubs across Asia. Typical roles include data scientist, machine learning engineer, AI developer, data analyst and AI security specialist.
How to come to France from the Philippines: step by step
Apply to AI2 online and attend an online interview with the academic team.
Receive your admission letter.
The Philippines is not an Études en France country: France-Visas asks for an online pre-consular interview with Campus France Philippines before your visa appointment (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
Philippine Standard 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
Do Filipino students use the Études en France platform?
No. The Philippines is not on Campus France’s Études en France list. You complete an online pre-consular interview with Campus France Philippines before the visa appointment instead.
Can I lodge my French visa in Cebu?
Yes. TLScontact receives French visa applications at centres in Makati, Metro Manila, and in Cebu.
What should I prepare for the Campus France Philippines interview?
A one-page CV in PDF, your AI2 admission letter, your passport data page, and copies of your latest diploma and transcript of records.
Is anyone exempt from the pre-consular interview?
French government scholars, Erasmus joint programme scholars and students on established exchange programmes are exempt. Campus France may occasionally exempt other applicants after an initial assessment.
Apply online: the academic team reviews your file and invites you to an online interview.
