IT & Computer Science

AI & Data programs in France

From Grandes Écoles dual degrees to budget-friendly public universities, France offers machine learning, analytics, and applied AI tracks in English with generous post-study work rights.

  • Dual degrees with CentraleSupélec, ESSEC, emlyon, IP Paris
  • Campus France & direct applications managed end-to-end
  • Internship-heavy formats aligned with French tech hiring

Snapshot

English tracks
35+

Masters & Bachelors

Post-study work
24 months

APS visa for MSc grads

Tuition
€8k–€27k

Typical per year

IT & Computer Science

What you’ll experience

Whether you need hardcore machine learning, business analytics, or AI strategy, we shortlist programs that balance research with industry projects. Expect Python-first curricula, applied research labs, and innovation hubs with Station F, La Défense, or Sophia Antipolis partners.

Capstone projects with L’Oréal, Airbus, Capgemini, and French scale-ups.

Hybrid formats mixing business analytics, AI ethics, and cloud deployment.

Scholarship-eligible tracks (Eiffel, merit awards, partner fee waivers).

Access to engineering incubators plus 6–12 month paid internships.

Featured pathways

Programs our applicants love

Representative options — we’ll tailor a shortlist matching your GPA, experience, and budget.

Cergy / Paris

ESSEC Business School & CentraleSupélec

MSc in Data Sciences & Business Analytics

Tuition
€25,000 / year
Duration
2 years
Intake
Fall (Sep)

QS-ranked track with dual alumni status, internship term in Year 2.

Lyon & Paris

emlyon business school

MSc in Data Science & AI Strategy

Tuition
€24,500 total
Duration
18 months
Intake
Fall & Winter

Blends ML engineering with business design sprints and consulting missions.

Paris-Saclay

Université Paris-Saclay

MSc Artificial Intelligence

Tuition
€377 – €9,000 / year
Duration
2 years
Intake
Fall

Research-intensive public track with INRIA labs and PhD pathways.

Paris

Efrei Paris

MEng in Big Data & Analytics

Tuition
€9,500 / year
Duration
5-year integrated / 2-year MSc
Intake
Fall & Spring

Project-based school with strong ties to Dassault, Orange, and Thales.

Career arcs

AI & Data roles hiring now

  • Data Scientist / Machine Learning Engineer
  • Product Analytics & Growth Intelligence
  • AI Strategy & Transformation Consultant
  • Data Engineer / MLOps Specialist
  • Researcher (PhD or applied labs)

Scholarships & funding

  • Eiffel Excellence Scholarship (Full or partial tuition)
  • emlyon & ESSEC merit awards (up to 30%)
  • Paris-Saclay International Master’s Scholarship
  • Campus France regional scholarships (Île-de-France, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes)

How we help

Concierge support for your ai & data dream

From curation to visa files, we embed our bilingual team inside your admissions pipeline.

Shortlist & positioning

Benchmark target vs. reach schools, align SOP/CV with machine learning or analytics focus, and prep coding sample statements.

Application delivery

We manage Campus France timing, portfolio uploads, proctoring for online tests, and dual-degree interviews.

Arrival & visa concierge

Visa file prep, housing guarantor, CAF, health insurance, and bilingual onboarding once you land in Paris, Lyon, or Saclay.

Concierge intake

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Meet with a Paris-based advisor who maps best-fit programs, fees, scholarships, and visa timing around your profile, budget, and preferred intake — all in one elegant session.

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