Looking for a master’s in France as a Turkish student? AI2 offers English-taught MSc programmes in applied AI, data science, cybersecurity and IoT near Paris, open to graduates from Türkiye, with a French State qualification at master’s level (RNCP level 7).
In Türkiye the French visa network runs four application centres and Campus France keeps offices in three cities. This guide explains how a lise diploma, an önlisans or a lisans lines up with AI2’s programmes, and how the Campus France step fits around your VFS Global appointment.
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 Türkiye: what is specific to you
From lise, önlisans or lisans to the right AI2 programme
Turkish higher education is built on two-year önlisans (associate) programmes worth 120 ECTS and four-year lisans degrees worth 240 ECTS, with places allocated through the YKS examinations run by ÖSYM. Here is how those stages compare with AI2’s programmes; the academic team decides after your online interview.
- Lise diploma with mathematics: the Bachelor in Applied AI, three years, RNCP level 6.
- Önlisans in computing or a related subject: two years of higher education, which is the entry level for the BSc final-year top-up (RNCP level 6, from €9,900).
- Lisans in computer science, engineering, mathematics or statistics: the MSc Applied AI, with a Data Science, Cybersecurity or IoT track (RNCP level 7).
- Lisans in a closely related field: as a four-year degree, it may also be considered for the 11-month Fast-Track that starts in January, subject to the academic team’s review.
Campus France Türkiye: three offices, email only
Campus France Türkiye works within the Institut français network, with offices in Ankara (Yıldız), Istanbul (İstiklal Caddesi, at the French Consulate) and Izmir (Alsancak). The offices are reached by email only. For a long-stay study visa your file goes through Campus France first; you then use the number it gives you on the VFS Global form, without posting any documents to Campus France. New Campus France fees apply from 1 October 2026: ask the office for the current amounts.
Ankara or Istanbul: which consular district you belong to
Visa decisions are taken either by the French Embassy in Ankara or by the Consulate General in Istanbul, according to where you live. At the appointment you must show a residence certificate (ikamet) in your name that proves your district. VFS Global receives files in Ankara (Çankaya), Istanbul (Şişli), Izmir (Konak) and Gaziantep. France-Visas states that the visa fee is paid in euros only, while the €30 VFS service fee is paid in cash at the centre, with change given in Turkish lira. Campus France Türkiye adds that the visa can be requested at the earliest three months, and at the latest three weeks, before departure.
e-Devlet certificates, apostille and English tests
- Your barcoded graduate certificate (Yükseköğretim Mezun Belgesi) can be generated on e-Devlet from YÖK records, and the barcode lets the recipient check it online.
- Still in your final year? Campus France Türkiye accepts an attestation de réussite in place of the diploma for the visa file.
- Türkiye has applied the Hague Apostille Convention since 1985, so if a French authority asks you to authenticate a document, an apostille replaces consular legalisation.
- The British Council runs IELTS in Türkiye and ETS lists the country for the TOEFL iBT, so you can reach IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 72 at home. A lisans taught fully in English may count instead: see studying in France without IELTS.
| Item | EUR | TRY (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Applied AI, per year after the AI2 scholarship | €9,000 | about TRY 500,000 |
| BSc final-year top-up | from €9,900 | about TRY 550,000 |
| MSc Applied AI, per year after the AI2 scholarship | €10,500 | about TRY 585,000 |
| 11-month Fast-Track | €11,000 | about TRY 610,000 |
| VFS Global service fee (cash, in euros) | €30 | about TRY 1,700 |
Living costs near Paris are covered in our guide to the cost of studying AI in France.
Getting from Istanbul to Écouen
Turkish Airlines flies from its Istanbul hub to Paris Charles de Gaulle, where RER trains run to Gare du Nord, 22 minutes from the Écouen campus. See also student accommodation around Paris.
Sources checked in October 2026: France-Visas: applying in Türkiye · Campus France Türkiye: the student visa · Campus France Türkiye: contact details · e-Devlet: Yükseköğretim Mezun Belgesi Sorgulama · Nuffic: higher education in Türkiye · HCCH: Apostille Convention status table
AI and data science programmes for students from Türkiye
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 Türkiye
- Bachelor Year 1: the lise diploma, with mathematics. English at B2 level: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72 or equivalent, or schooling in English.
- MSc: a lisans (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
Turkish graduates can target AI and data roles in Europe or with Turkish tech companies and banks 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 Türkiye: step by step
Apply to AI2 online and attend an online interview with the academic team.
Receive your admission letter.
Complete the Études en France procedure with Campus France in Türkiye: online academic file and interview.
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
Türkiye 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
Can I join the AI2 BSc top-up with an önlisans?
An önlisans represents two years of higher education, which matches the BSc final-year entry level. The academic team checks during the online interview that your subjects suit the programme.
Which VFS Global centres accept French visa applications in Türkiye?
Ankara, Istanbul, Izmir and Gaziantep, by appointment only.
How do I contact Campus France Türkiye?
By email only: the Ankara, Istanbul and Izmir offices each have an address on the Campus France Türkiye contact page and usually reply within three working days.
Do my Turkish documents need an apostille for France?
Only if a French authority asks for authentication; in that case an apostille is the format to use. Follow the document list France-Visas generates for your application.
Apply online: the academic team reviews your file and invites you to an online interview.
