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Details about the application

This page covers the technical details of the application process: which platform to use, deadlines, required documents, and common questions.

M1 Application

  • For M1: Depending on whether you are eligible to apply through trouverMonMaster (the new French national platform) or not, you must do one or the other:

  • if you can use trouverMonMaster, then you must do so. Si c'est le cas vous parlez très probablement francais. A priori, si vous êtes Francais, ou que vous avez fait des études en France depuis une ou plusieurs années, vous DEVEZ passer par ce portail.

  • if you cannot have a trouverMonMaster account, then you must apply through the Université Paris Saclay portal (inception). This is typically the case if you are a foreigner and have not studied in France recently.

In short: EU nationals, residents of France, and residents of EEA countries can use trouverMonMaster. Everyone else must use the Inception portal.

Who can use trouverMonMaster? (original French text from monmaster.gouv.fr)

Source: monmaster.gouv.fr FAQ

Quels sont les candidats étrangers qui peuvent candidater via monmaster.gouv.fr ?

Peut candidater sur la plateforme :

  • Un candidat dont la nationalité est européenne (Andorre, Suisse et Monaco étant inclus) ;
  • Un candidat d’une autre nationalité qui réside en France ;
  • Un candidat d’une autre nationalité qui réside dans un pays de l’Espace économique européen (Andorre, Suisse et Monaco étant inclus) ;
  • Un candidat d'une autre nationalité qui réside dans un pays qui n'est pas couvert par le dispositif Études en France.

Ces deux derniers types de candidats devront régulariser leur situation auprès du consulat français de leur pays de résidence.

Par exemple, un candidat de nationalité non européenne qui réside en Allemagne pourra candidater sur la plateforme (si son diplôme le lui permet), mais devra vérifier que sa situation lui permet de poursuivre des études en France auprès d’un consulat français en Allemagne et, le cas échéant, faire une demande de visa pour études.

M2 Application

  • For M2: You must apply through the Université Paris Saclay portal (inception) in all cases.

Also, some technical information is present there: https://www.universite-paris-saclay.fr/en/admission/applying-masters-programmes. In case of contradiction between this site and the Paris-Saclay one, trust this one here. Except on dates or deadlines, where we may sometimes lag a bit to update from year to year.

Do not apply by email

Please do not send us emails to apply directly — we will not reply. We receive hundreds of applications; processing them by email is not reasonable. Please make sure your attachments are correct when you submit your application on the platform.

Application Deadlines

Level Platform Opens Closes
M1 Inception January 15, 2026 March 16, 2026
M1 MonMaster February 17, 2026 March 16, 2026
M2 Inception March 1, 2026 April 1, 2026

The exact dates are visible when you create your application on the respective platform.

Tip

Try to apply when you have as many of your current first-semester grades as possible.

Where to Apply

Where can I apply?

Campus France / CEP

As far as we know, Campus France is not required to apply to this master (but rules might change). However, if you are from one of the countries covered by the Études en France procedure, you will need to go through the Campus France procedure after admission in order to obtain your visa. Do not let this prevent you from applying to our program in the meantime.

Required Documents

List of documents to provide with the application:

  • Curriculum Vitae (typically pdf, typically less than 2 pages)
  • Letter of motivation/Cover letter: see How to apply well
  • Certified transcripts of grades for all diplomas since high-school (NOT including high school).
  • "Fiche de choix" (selection sheet): if you applied to several masters, indicate your order of preference (optional).
  • Recommendation letters or internship evaluations.
  • A completed auto-evaluation form: https://forms.gle/QvcmcmXWuSdfDXYdA (required for both M1 and M2)
  • English level certificate (at least B2).
  • (optional) Dossier VAPP : used to ask for replacing diplomas by professional experience. If you do not know what this is, it means you don't need it.
Where is the 'Selection Sheet' ('Fiche de choix'), and what is this good for?

It is optional. Simply attach a PDF file with title: "Selection Sheet" including the master programs to which you applied, IN ORDER of PREFERENCE, and numbered

(1) 1st choice (preferred)

(2) 2nd choice

(3) etc.

Can I apply to multiple masters or 'parcours' (master tracks, in particular Data Science)?

Yes. Then you may tell us the order in the "Fiche de Choix" (optional).

Why do you ask to fill out the auto-evaluation form?

It mainly allows us to know whether you are serious about applying to our AI Master track, because it takes some time to provide the links. We also want to know whether you actually know how to code, and it's hard to fake git commit histories.

What if I don't have any code on a git repository?

That's not the end of your application, especially if you're an M1 applicant, but it's probably time to look into git. As indicated on the form: if you lack a full project, answer using a coursework mini-project or Kaggle/DrivenData attempt; include a notebook link and at least one error analysis example.

What if my code is secret / closed-source?

Link to code that is public and add a remark in the auto-evaluation form as well as in the motivation letter explaining that you've worked for a company that produced closed-source code.

Questions about the Application Process

Can I apply both to M1 and M2?

Yes, but you should know which one you prefer, and it may look a bit weird. Explain yourself in your cover letter(s).

Do I need to apply to both M1 and M2 if I want to be considered for both?

Yes + see above.

Should the application be in French or in English?

Either way.

Are there English language level requirements?

Yes. Proof of English level B2 or equivalent. If your diploma has been taught in English, or if you are from an English-speaking country, then attach a PDF with justifications or explanations.

We are interested in students who can demonstrate good results in all four parts of the English language: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.

We accept any official certificate, such as TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge English Qualifications, PTE, TOEIC, or CLES. (Typically those you have to pay for.)

We refuse all tests where one cannot prove that it was passed alone, in real exam conditions (such as EF SET, Duolingo, etc. — typically those that are free).

TOEIC-specific requirements

If you choose to submit TOEIC scores, you must provide results for both test modules:

  • TOEIC Listening & Reading: We expect a highly competitive score of 850 or above. While 785 is the technical entry point for a B2, our program requires a score well past the 800 mark to ensure your absolute comfort with complex academic and professional materials.
  • TOEIC Speaking & Writing: You must also take the active-skills module to prove you can communicate and draft texts effectively. We require scores that reflect a solid B2 level (a minimum of 160 for Speaking and 150 for Writing).

Important Note

Applications submitting only the TOEIC Listening & Reading certificate will be considered incomplete and cannot be processed until the Speaking & Writing scores are provided.

Are there French level requirements?

No. There are some OPTIONAL classes that can be taken in French, but it is possible to get the degree by taking only classes taught in English.

Do I need to submit my high-school grade transcript?

No, please don't.

I submitted my candidature but forgot something, how can I add it?

Unfortunately, you cannot modify a submitted application. You will need to delete your candidature and create a new one (using a new email address).

I destroyed my application accidentally, can you revert this or accept my files by email?

No. You need to create a new account and re-enter everything on the platform by hand.

Due to special circumstances (e.g. COVID-19 epidemic) I had to work remotely for my internship, should I mention it?

You can add internships performed remotely in your work experience, as well as other work experiences performed during the confinement, as long as you could perform your duties.

What are the conditions to attend the M2 level if I am a third-year student of an engineering school (double cursus)?

Contact us for details, this is different every year.

Do I need to include a 'Dossier VAPP'?

Not necessarily. Only if you cannot demonstrate the right academic profile and you want other personal or professional experiences to be taken into account. See VAPP instructions. This Dossier VAPP can be useful at the M1 or M2 entry level, if you interrupted your studies more than 2 years, and want to capitalize on personal or professional experience to compensate for missing academic credentials.

As a foreign student, I cannot see my diplomas in the list, what should I select?
  • Baccalauréat ou équivalent:
    • Equivalence BAC diplôme ou titre étranger.
    • Equivalence BAC
  • Cursus précédent:
    • Bachelor of Science
I am a foreign student, do I need to complete the Campus France Procedure (CEP) and when?

As far as we know, you do not need Campus France to apply to our master (but rules might change) — just use the Inception or trouverMonMaster portals.

However, after admission, if you come from one of the countries covered by the Études en France procedure and you are not already studying in France, you will need to go through the Campus France / CEP procedure to obtain your visa. Countries concerned include:

Algérie, Argentine, Bénin, Brésil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroun, Chili, Chine, Colombie, Comores, Congo, Corée du Sud, Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypte, Etats-Unis, Gabon, Guinée, Haïti, Inde, Indonésie, Iran, Japon, Koweit, Liban, Madagascar, Mali, Maroc, Maurice, Mauritanie, Mexique, Nigeria, Pérou, République démocratique du Congo, Russie, Sénégal, Singapour, Taïwan, Tchad, Togo, Tunisie, Turquie, Vietnam.

See the full updated country list.

Start the procedure as soon as you are admitted.