Yes, students from Taiwan can study AI in France in English, with no French required at AI2. You get your enrolment attestation, complete Études en France, then file at the French Office in Taipei. Here is every step, with the costs in New Taiwan dollars.
In short: students in Taiwan who stay more than three months in France must complete Campus France’s Études en France step first, then file at the visa section of the French Office in Taipei, usually on the same day as the interview. There is no visa contractor. At AI2, the Bachelor costs €9,000 a year (about NT$333,000) in Years 1 and 2, and MSc Year 1 costs €12,500 (about NT$463,000), 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 in New Taiwan dollars
| Programme | Tuition | In local currency | Start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Applied AI, Years 1 and 2 | €9,000 a year | about NT$333,000 | February, May or September 2027 |
| Bachelor, final year | €9,900 | about NT$366,000 | Follows Year 2 |
| MSc, Year 1 | €12,500, from €10,500 with scholarship | about NT$462,000, from NT$388,000 | February, May or September 2027 |
| MSc, 18-month direct entry | €13,000 single fee, from €11,300 with scholarship | about NT$481,000, from NT$418,000 | See tuition fees |
| Fast-Track Data Science, 11 months | €12,500, or €11,000 before 15 November 2026 | about NT$462,000 | February 2027 |
Local amounts use the rate in Campus France Taiwan’s July 2026 visa notice (€50 for about NT$1,850) and are rounded. They are indicative: AI2 bills in euros.
Your route from Taiwan in 6 steps
When to start
Campus France Taiwan gives about 1 to 2 weeks for the online steps and 2 to 3 weeks for the visa, longer during winter and summer holidays. You can file up to six months before departure. For February 2027, start now.
A passport with an identity number lets you visit France for under 90 days without a visa, but a degree needs the long-stay student visa. Your passport must stay valid at least 3 months after the end of the visa requested.
How much money you must show
France requires at least €877.50 a month, about NT$32,000. Twelve months comes to €10,530, about NT$390,000.
Does a Taiwanese diploma get you in?
There is no legal equivalence between diplomas: the host institution decides. These are AI2’s entry points, and admissions confirms yours in writing.
| Your background | AI2 entry to ask about | What admissions looks at |
|---|---|---|
| 高中畢業證書 (senior high diploma) | Bachelor, Year 1 | Transcripts, with mathematics, or science for the Industrial IT track |
| One year at a university | Bachelor, Year 2 | One validated year in a related field |
| 五專 or 二專 (junior college) | Bachelor, Year 3 | Two years of higher education in a related field |
| 學士 (bachelor’s degree) | 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 Taiwan. Documents: for English-taught programmes, Campus France Taiwan asks for English documents and no French translation. Legalisation: Taiwan is not in the Apostille Convention. If you are ever asked for legalised documents, the chain runs through a notary, the Bureau of Consular Affairs, translation and the French Office. The Campus France pages we read do not ask for this, so wait until you are told to do it.
Funding and scholarships
AI2’s scholarships for excellence and early application can bring MSc Year 1 from €12,500 down to €10,500. The France Excellence Taiwan programme is for Master level at State-recognised public or private institutions, at €860 a month in 2026-27, with its next call announced for early 2027. It does not cover a Bachelor. Ask alumni.taipei-bfra@diplomatie.gouv.fr whether your MSc qualifies before you count on it.
Student visa or working holiday?
Taiwan is on France’s working holiday list, but that visa lasts one year and its main purpose is tourism. It is not a route into a Bachelor or MSc, so choose the student visa for a degree.
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
EVA Air and China Airlines both sell Taipei to Paris. Check the current schedule before you book. Also read visa guidance, the guides for Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong, and all country guides.
Frequently asked questions
Can students from Taiwan 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 in Taiwan?
Yes, for stays over three months. You complete Campus France enrolment and the evaluation first, and only then file the student visa.
How much is the Campus France fee in Taiwan?
The April 2025 sample lists NT$8,000. Confirm the current amount when your payment details appear after review.
Where do I file the visa in Taiwan?
At the visa section of the French Office in Taipei, in Taipei 101. There is no contractor, and third parties are not allowed in visa matters.
Can I do the interview and the visa on the same day?
Yes, if your file is complete. Campus France arranges student appointments.
How much does AI2 cost in New Taiwan dollars?
Bachelor Years 1 and 2 cost €9,000 a year, about NT$333,000. MSc Year 1 costs €12,500, about NT$463,000, or from €10,500 with scholarship. AI2 bills in euros.
How much money do I need for the visa?
At least €877.50 a month, about NT$32,000. Twelve months comes to €10,530.
Is there a scholarship for Taiwanese students?
AI2 offers scholarships for excellence and early application. For MSc students, ask the French Office whether France Excellence Taiwan applies to your programme. It does not cover a Bachelor.
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 Office in Taipei before you pay.
Official sources: France-Visas: Taiwan · Campus France Taiwan: individual procedure · Campus France Taiwan: flyer · Campus France Taiwan: interview documents · Campus France Taiwan: visa fee · French Office in Taipei: France Excellence · French Office in Taipei: legalisation · 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.
