Indian students are increasingly choosing France to study artificial intelligence and data science: programmes taught in English, tuition far below the UK or the US, and a clear path to work in Europe after graduation. AI2 works closely with Indian institutions — five academic agreements were signed in 2026 during its academic tour of India and Sri Lanka (see our academic partners).
Which programme after a B.Tech, BE, BSc or BCA?
| Your degree | Your route at AI2 |
|---|---|
| Three-year degree (BSc, BCA) | MSc Year 1, then Year 2: 2 years in total |
| Four-year degree (B.Tech, BE) | Direct entry into MSc Year 2: 18 months, subject to academic review |
| Engineering degree or master’s, in a hurry | Fast-Track: 11 months from January 2027 (5 months of courses + 6 months in a French company) |
| Two years of higher education | Final Bachelor year (B3) in AI-powered application development or data analytics |
Specialisations: MSc Applied AI and Data Science, MSc Applied AI & Cybersecurity and MSc Applied AI & IoT. All lead to French State-registered Level 7 titles (RNCP).
Admission requirements
- Transcripts and degree certificates.
- English at B2 level: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72 or equivalent — often waived if your degree was taught in English.
- Python and SQL foundations, checked at the admission interview.
Visa steps for Indian students
- Receive your admission letter from AI2.
- Complete the Études en France procedure with Campus France India.
- Apply for the long-stay student visa (VLS-TS) on France-Visas and attend your appointment.
- Validate your visa online after arriving in France.
You must show resources of at least €877.50 a month. Full timeline in our visa guidance.
How much does it cost?
MSc tuition at AI2 starts from €10,500 a year after scholarship, and the 11-month Fast-Track costs €11,000 for applications before 15 November 2026. Plan €900 to €1,700 a month for living costs in the Paris region. See Tuition & Scholarships.
Careers after your MSc in France
Machine-learning engineers in Paris earn on average about €65,000 a year (Michael Page 2027). After a master-level degree, Indian graduates can stay up to 24 months to find a job (12 months, plus 12 more under the France–India agreement), then move to an employee, Talent or EU Blue Card permit. Read Why France & After Graduation.
Meet AI2 in India
AI2’s founder delivered the keynote “From Data to Decisions” at the IEEE World Skills Conference in Indore and a masterclass in Pune in September 2026. Questions? Message our admissions team on WhatsApp at +33 6 50 53 92 99, or Apply to AI2.
More guides for international students
- Master’s in AI in France, taught in English: the 2027 guide
- Study AI in Europe in English: where and how in 2027
- Study in France as an international student: the 2027 guide
- Affordable English-taught master’s in Europe
- Master’s in Data Science in Paris, taught in English
- Master’s in Cybersecurity and AI in France, in English
- Bachelor’s in Artificial Intelligence in Europe, taught in English
- Working while studying in France: jobs, internships and work-study
- Study in France from Africa: AI and data degrees in English
Study AI in France from your city in India
Pune · Indore · Jaipur · Bangalore · Mysuru · Delhi NCR
Guides by country: entry requirements, fees and visa steps for students from India, Pakistan, Nepal, China, Africa, the Middle East and more.
Guides by city: Mumbai · Hyderabad · Chennai · Kolkata · Ahmedabad · Kerala · Chandigarh · Lucknow · Delhi NCR · Bangalore · Pune · Jaipur · Indore · Mysuru.
After 12th or B.Tech? See study in France after 12th (Bachelor in Applied AI) and masters in France after B.Tech (MSc in 11 or 18 months).
Campus France interview? Prepare with our guide to Campus France interview questions and the Études en France procedure.
Funding: see scholarships in France for Indian students.
Related guides
- AI jobs in France: roles, salaries and work permits.
- AI courses in Paris: from a 10-day summer school to an MSc.
- Cost of studying AI in France: tuition, living costs and visa funds.
- Study in France without IELTS.
- January and May intakes 2027.
- France vs Germany for a master’s in AI.
- RNCP level 7 explained.
- Guides by country and city.
