Aivancity School for Technology, Business & Society

MSc Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
- Admission requirements:
- Entry level: High-school diploma or Bachelor’s degree
- Language: French or English (proficiency at B2 level or above) (aivancity.ai, aivancity.ai)
- Program link:
https://www.aivancity.ai/en/student/program/msc-artificial-intelligence-data-science - Duration: Integrated 3+2 years (students join at Bac+0 and complete Bac+5); the Master’s portion corresponds to Years 4–5.
- Tuition fees (2024/25):
Entry into… Year 4 (€) Year 5 (€) 1st-year/2nd-year entrants 12 900 12 900 3rd-year entrants 12 900 12 900 4th-year entrants 14 900 14 900 Includes all study costs and international learning trips; excludes travel, accommodation, meals (aivancity.ai) - Application fee:
- € 90 for 1st/2nd-year intake; € 120 for 3rd/4th-year intake (aivancity.ai)
- Interview process:
- Online application & dossier review (academic transcripts, CV, SOP)
- Short-listing by admissions committee
- Motivational interview (30–45 min) with aivancity program director
- Final decision communicated within 2–4 weeks
- Sample admission-interview questions:
- “Why have you chosen Aivancity’s hybrid AI & Data Science program?”
- “Describe a project where you implemented machine-learning algorithms.”
- “How would you address ethical challenges (bias, transparency) in AI?”
- “Explain a time you worked in a multidisciplinary team—what role did you play?”
- “Which emerging AI technology excites you most, and why?”
- Deposit steps:
- Upon acceptance, sign the training contract.
- Pay 30 % of the total tuition as a non-refundable deposit within 30 days of invoice via bank transfer or online payment portal.
- Remaining balance due within 30 calendar days of the second invoice. (aivancity.ai)
students whose entire prior education (both 10+2 and Bachelor’s) was taught in English and who can provide a valid English-proficiency score (TOEFL, IELTS or PTE) are considered to have met Aivancity’s language requirements and can proceed straight to the standard application → interview process without any extra language tests:
Proof of English proficiency
• Minimum accepted tests: TOEFL, IELTS or PTE
• If your 10+2 and Bachelor’s programmes were both delivered fully in English, many schools (including Aivancity) will accept that as satisfying the requirement—although you’ll still submit your official test score during application.No additional standardized tests required
Aivancity does not require GRE or other entrance exams for its MSc tracks; your dossier (transcripts, CV, SOP) plus the motivational interview are the key admissions components.Direct admission via interview
Apply online – upload transcripts (showing English-medium instruction), CV, SOP and your English-proficiency score.
Dossier review & short-list – if your file is complete and meets the eligibility (including English), you’ll be invited to interview.
Motivational interview (30–45 min) – with a program director, focusing on your background, motivations and fit.
Final decision – communicated within ~2–4 weeks of your interview.
Alternative Program: MSc Data Engineering & Cloud Computing
- Admission requirements:
- Entry level: 4-year Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree
- Language: French or English (aivancity.ai)
- Program link:
https://www.aivancity.ai/en/student/program/msc-data-engineering-cloud-computing - Duration: 2 years (November 2024 – 2026) (aivancity.ai)
- Tuition fees: Not publicly listed; ~ € 12 500 / year (approx.) based on external estimates (upGrad)
- Interview & deposit: Same multi-step interview and 30 % deposit rules as above.
Alternative Program: Master of Science Data Management
- Admission requirements:
- Entry level: Graduates with 3 or 4 years of higher education
- Language: French or English (aivancity.ai)
- Program link:
https://www.aivancity.ai/en/student/program/master-science-data-management - Duration: 1 to 2 years (depending on Bac+ level)
- Tuition fees: Not publicly listed; contact admissions for details.
- Interview & deposit: As per general procedure above.
Alternative Program: Master of Science in Generative Artificial Intelligence
- Admission requirements: Postgraduate degree + professional experience
- Program link:
https://www.aivancity.ai/en/etudiant-et-professionnel/program/msc-generative-artificial-intelligence - Duration: Part-time; Fridays/Saturdays over 4 certificates & one-week Silicon Valley trip
- Tuition fees: Contact admissions
- Format: Continuing education / work-study
Next steps:
- Visit the program page(s) above and Submit your application.
- Prepare your dossier (transcripts, SOP, CV, language scores).
- Schedule and attend your motivational interview.
- Confirm your place by paying the 30 % deposit within 30 days.