When to apply ?
Applications for the 2024/2025 academic year are now closed.
Stay tuned for updates on applications for the 2025/2026 academic year!
Submiting your application
You are subject to the Études en France process.
Applicants residing in a country covered by the Études en France process must apply to the MSc in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence via the Études en France platform set up by Campus France. For any questions related to Études en France, please contact Campus France directly.
72 countries or territories affected by Etudes en France :
Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gabon, Georgia, Ghana, Guinea, Haiti, Honk Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Qatar, Republic of Congo, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam.
You applied via Etudes en France and you received a notification stating that "a parallel procedure to apply to univeristy is also required by the establishment in this program". You also have to apply via eCandidat, the University platform, once our application period is open, it is mandatory.
Application dates and documents asked may differ between Campus France and eCandidat. For any questions related to Études en France, it is essential to contact Campus France. For questions regarding eCandidat, please contact the MSc DSAI program.
On eCandidat, submitted documents must be in English or French. If they are in another language, an official translation must be provided. Once all documents are uploaded to eCandidat, you may submit your application to the MSc DSAI admissions committee. Please note that if any documents are non-compliant, you will receive a notification indicating that your application is incomplete, and you will need to correct the document before resubmitting your application.
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
You are not subject to the Études en France process.
You have to apply via eCandidat, the University platform, once our application period is open, it is mandatory.
For questions regarding eCandidat, please contact the MSc DSAI program.
On eCandidat, submitted documents must be in English or French. If they are in another language, an official translation must be provided. Once all documents are uploaded to eCandidat, you may submit your application to the MSc DSAI admissions committee. Please note that if any documents are non-compliant, you will receive a notification indicating that your application is incomplete, and you will need to correct the document before resubmitting your application.
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Which documents are needed on eCandidat ?
- A Curriculum Vitae (CV/Resume)
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The resume has to be in English, explaining your academic and professional background.
- An ID document
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The document can be a passport or an ID card, and has to be valid (be careful to its expiration date).
- The university transcripts
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Please upload all the official transcripts you have (in English or in French, or an official translation). Transcripts have to be signed (student copy are not accepted) and stamped by your university. Make sure your document is a good quality to be easily read.
- Two reference letters
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Reference letters must be dated and signed by the referees. They should explain your academic and/or professional background and why the MSc DSAI is the ideal program for you.
- A letter of motivation
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The cover letter must not exceed one page and should be written in English. This is your opportunity to explain your academic and/or professional background, your motivation to join the MSc DSAI, why you are an ideal candidate, and the impact the MSc DSAI would have on your future career.
- The last diploma
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A copy of your bachelor or master degree, in English or in French (or an official translation). If you are still doing your bachelor at the time of your application, please upload your high school diploma or baccalaureate.
- An English language proficiency certificate
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The MSc DSAI is fully taught in English, so French is not asked. Nevertheless, applicants from non-anglophone countries have to provide an English language proficiency certificate. The minimum English level asked is B2.
If your last diploma was fully taught in English (the medium of instruction is often stated on the transcript or on the diploma) then the English certificate is not necessary.
Please be careful that your English certificate is still valid (expiration date).
English tests accepted: IELTS, TOEFL IBT, TOEFL ITP, TOEIC, General GRE, Cambridge English Exam (B2 First/FCE). - Other documents
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Several documents will have to be downloaded from eCandidat, filled in and upload again such as :
- Authorization for diploma verification : make sure that the document is signed, with the same signature that is on your ID document. It is a consent form to authorize us to verify the authenticity of your last/current diploma.
- Questionnaire "How did you discover our MSc ?"
- Detail of the prerequisites form : you will have to give more information (number of hours, year, grade, content) about courses that have been followed in Statistics, Probabilities, Algorithms and Programming.
- Level Check : self-assessment on Python exercices, as well as Statistics and Linear Algebra exercices.
FAQ eCandidat
- What is the difference between M1 and M2 ?
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The MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence is done in two years. The first year is called "M1" or "MSc 1" and the second year "M2" or "MSc 2".
Please note that you cannot apply to the M2 with only a Bachelor degree. - Can you apply to the MSc DSAI if you're still doing your Bachelor ?
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If you're still doing your Bachlor, you can apply to the MSc DSAI.
On eCandidat :
- for "Copy of your degree certificates" you can upload your highschool diploma if any, or an official document from your current university stating you're enrolled in a Bachelor with the expected date of graduation.
- for "Diploma verif consent form" you will have to indicate your current bachelor and the expected date of graduation.
If you get admitted to the MSc DSAI, you will to provide us your Bachelor diploma before the start of the MSc DSAI. You need to have at least a Bachelor degree to follow the MSc 1. - You're facing issues on eCandidat ?
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If you have any questions about eCandidat or if you have some troubles, please visit our user manual by clicking here.
If you are still facing a difficulty, please feel free to contact msc-data-science@univ-cotedazur.fr - When will you have a reply regarding your application ?
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The jury of the MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence meets each month. Once your file is seen as "Complet" on eCandidat, you can expect a feedback within 2 months.
IMPORTANT : Make sure that you sent us your application on eCandidat. Once all your supporting documents have been submitted, an "Important Information" message will appear on the screen and the "Submit my application" button will appear in green. Click on it to confirm your application. All documents must be "transmitted" and there should be no file "pending" otherwise we won't receive your application. - When are the applications open ?
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Applications are usually open from January to the end of June. Check our website and social media to have the exact dates.
What's next ?
Have you been accepted? Great news!
Once the academic team has accepted your application, the next step is your official registration at Université Côte d'Azur!
The MSc International Office (MIO) will contact you to explain what to do next. Visit the MSc International Office website to have more information about the procedures and check the welcome guide.
If you have any questions, please send an email to msc@univ-cotedazur.fr
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