Looking for a master’s in France as a Tanzanian student? AI2 offers English-taught MSc programmes in applied AI, data science, cybersecurity and IoT near Paris, open to graduates from Tanzania, with a State-registered qualification at master’s level (RNCP level 7).
For Tanzanian applicants the French visa process runs through a private visa centre in Dar es Salaam rather than the embassy counter, and there is no Campus France pre-visa procedure to complete. Below you will find how ACSEE, diplomas and degrees fit AI2’s programmes, what TLScontact asks of you, and AI2 fees converted to shillings.
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 qualifications registered by the French State with France Compétences (RNCP) at level 6 (bachelor’s level) and level 7 (master’s level).
Applying from Tanzania: passport, visa centre and recognition
Check your passport first
France-Visas reminds Tanzanian applicants that only the East African Community biometric e-passport is accepted for visa applications. If you still hold an older document, renew it before anything else, because the appointment cannot go ahead without it.
TLScontact in Dar es Salaam
Since 7 November 2024, TLScontact has received French visa applications at Viva Towers, ground floor, Shop G6, Ali Hassan Mwinyi Road, Dar es Salaam, while the French Embassy alone takes decisions. For a long-stay visa, book at least one month before departure and allow at least 20 working days for processing. TLScontact charges a basic service fee of €39, collected in local currency, on top of the visa fee.
No Études en France file
Tanzania does not appear on Campus France’s Études en France list, so nothing stands between AI2’s admission letter and your visa request except the France-Visas form itself. For general advice, Campus France has an office at the Alliance française on Ghana Street, Dar es Salaam (campus-france@afdar.com).
ACSEE, diplomas and degrees
- ACSEE with mathematics is the entry ticket to the first year of the Applied AI Bachelor.
- An HND or two years of higher education in computing or engineering is the way into the BSc final year.
- A related bachelor’s degree qualifies you for the MSc in Data Science, Cybersecurity or IoT.
- Already an engineer, or holding a master’s? The 11-month Fast-Track is designed for you, as it is for anyone with four years of related study.
To use a foreign degree for work or further study in Tanzania, it must be recognised by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU). Requests go through TCU’s online Foreign Award Assessment System (FAAS).
Working back from your start date
Visa files cannot be lodged more than six months before departure, and France-Visas suggests allowing at least 20 working days. In practice, a September student should hold the AI2 admission letter by spring and book a Dar es Salaam slot early in the summer; for the January Fast-Track, aim for an appointment in October or November. Students in neighbouring countries can compare routes in our Kenya and Uganda guides.
| Item | EUR | TZS (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Applied AI Bachelor, yearly fee net of the AI2 scholarship | from 9,000 | about 26.6 million |
| BSc top-up year | from 9,900 | about 29.2 million |
| Applied AI MSc, yearly fee net of the AI2 scholarship | from 10,500 | about 31 million |
| Fast-Track (11 months) | 11,000 | about 32.5 million |
| TLScontact basic service fee | 39 | about 115,000 |
Sources checked in October 2026: France-Visas: applying in Tanzania (TLScontact) · Campus France: countries using the Études en France procedure · Campus France: Espace de Dar es Salam · Tanzania Commission for Universities: recognition of foreign awards
AI and data science programmes for students from Tanzania
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 Tanzania
- Bachelor Year 1: the ACSEE (A Level), 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 Europe or join East African tech, telecom and financial companies investing in AI. Typical roles include data scientist, machine learning engineer, AI developer, data analyst and AI security specialist.
How to come to France from Tanzania: step by step
Apply to AI2 online and attend an online interview with the academic team.
Receive your admission letter.
Tanzania 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
East Africa Time (UTC+3): two hours ahead of Paris in winter, one 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 I need to go through Campus France in Tanzania?
No. Tanzania is not an Études en France country: you complete the France-Visas form, gather the documents it lists, and then book TLScontact.
Where do I submit my French visa application in Tanzania?
At the TLScontact centre in Viva Towers on Ali Hassan Mwinyi Road, Dar es Salaam, by appointment.
How far ahead should I book?
France-Visas advises booking at least one month before departure for a long-stay visa and allowing at least 20 working days for processing. Applications cannot be lodged more than six months ahead.
Will TCU recognise my French qualification?
TCU assesses foreign awards case by case through its FAAS portal. Apply there once you hold your final certificate and transcripts.
Apply online: the academic team reviews your file and invites you to an online interview.
