Schedule for recruiting process for every academic year:

• March to May: online application
• Throughout May : invitations for interviews with the jury
• Mid May to End May: interviews
• End of June: final admission results
• September: start of the courses in Paris

The application form will be available during that period here.

Depending on your nationality, you must follow the corresponding procedure: please refer to the Campus France website to find out more.

Our master is part of the Programs taught in English catalogue of Campus France, you will find it here

In any case, you are expected to apply ALSO through our application form.

Tuition fees for the 2023/2024 academic year : 243€

Exceptionally in 2023/2024 for master students of University of Paris, if you are non-EU students who do not come as part of an exchange you will receive a partial exemption from registration fees. You will therefore pay the same fees as French and European students:

Masters Degree: 243€ + 100 € CVEC

CVEC (campus tax) for the 2023/2024 academic year : 100€

Before you can enroll in a higher education establishment in France you must prove that you paid the campus and student life tax (CVEC). This tax helps develop social, sanitary, cultural and sports services for students. It also supports the preventive and educative actions for the health of students. https://www.messervices.etudiant.gouv.fr/envole/

The Master is led completely in ENGLISH. There is no precise level of English required, although all our students should be able to understand and express themselves in English. Usually, we assess your level of English during our interview (live or ZOOM) if you pass the first selection.

French level requirements: As from academic year 2021-2022, is NOT Mandatory to prove an A1 level of French for registration.

All non-french speaking students who are admitted to our master's program are expected to register/follow French courses and reach A1 level DURING the first semester.

Keep in mind that having a minimum level of French is definitely a plus, as the opportunities for English-speaking internships is relatively limited in the startup ecosystem in Paris. You will always be asked to have a minimum understanding of French, at least to cope with external communication and every-day life!

Our Master diploma is acknowledged and issued by Université de Paris.

It issues 60 credits per year (60 ects in M1, 60 ects in M2).

Of course, you are free to only validate the M1 level and continue your studies elsewhere.

Our master is recognized at an European and international level (currently called “LMD Master Program”).

The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a unit of measure of the educational components of an education program. In order to validate their academic year, students must gather 60 ECTS.

Be aware that living in Paris is very expensive, at least 1.200€ a month on a student budget and provided you stay in a university residency.

Even a part-time job is hard to maintain with the commitments to the master, whose courses are mandatory and full time. Though a scholarship is not mandatory to access the Master, you have to be aware that supporting your studies in a city like Paris requires a serious funding plan.

Here is an estimated budget for a one-year stay in Paris:

• Rent: The average rent for a 20m² studio in Paris and the suburbs is around €600-€800 per month. More informations about housing and housing support here
• Add to this amount the costs of electricity, water and common charges.
• Housing insurance and civil liability (compulsory) : 20-360€.
• Grocery shopping : 3.000€ (a minimum of 200€ monthly)
• University restaurant : 780 € (3,30€ for a full meal)
• Telecommunication expenses : 200-300€
• School supplies : 300€
• Student travel pass (Carte Imagine R - up to 26 yrs old) : 370€
• Miscellaneous (clothing, hygiene, sports, museums, etc...) : 1.250€

The above amounts are subject to change and are given for information only.

Health coverage in France

During your studies in France, the health coverage is a compulsory requirement. It is simple and free of charge through the French health insurance system.

To register to the French health insurance system, and receive a reimbursement for your healthcare costs, visit https://etudiant-etranger.ameli.fr/#/, and follow the steps listed on this dedicated site.

In addition to the compulsory health coverage, students can sign up for a complementary health insurance (mutuelle) that covers any medical fees that exceed the social security ceiling. You can sign up for the complementary health insurance of your choice (a student mutuelle, your parents’ policy, another complementary health insurance agency, etc.).

If you cannot afford an optional complementary health insurance policy, aid is possible via the CMU-C or ACS, as well as other programs, depending on available resources.

Civil liability insurance

Students must subscribe to a Civil liability insurance that covers the risks listed below. This type of insurance guarantees the repair of damages that may be caused by the student to a third person or animal, to possessions for which they are legally responsible or to their accommodation, regardless of whether the damages were caused through negligence or not.

Risks to be covered:

• Civil Liability – private life (Assurance Responsabilité civile vie privée)
• Civil Liability – student life (including internships)

Check that the complementary health insurance you choose offers a civil liability valid for both your private and student life. That way, you'll be covered on your place of study and the place of your internship. The civil liability insurance is now offered by most banks, in addition to major insurance companies. We suggest that you inquire at the bank when you open your bank account in France. A copy of your insurance will be required by a company where you do an internship.

Find out more

We totally support and follow students willing to make the most of the courses provided by each curriculum, as long as they hold the 60 ECTS required to validate the year. According to your background and training plan, this issue can be discussed during the recruitment interview. The AIRE Master is a program designed for each participant to make the most of an interdisciplinary approach targeting scientific, pedagogical and digital challenges, and we are here to help you design your relevant path through it.

Many internship proposals are offered to our students during their schooling.

AIRE Master students have access to these proposals through the dedicated Opportunities database of the Learning Planet Institute.

Additionally, students are highly recommended to look for internships starting from the first semester through LinkedIn, Welcome to the Jungle, etc.

Our academic program benefits from a large network of labs and partners in the business and start-up ecosystem in Paris and abroad. A non-exhaustive list of labs, institutions, and companies is at disposal of AIRE Master students.

Alongside scholarships awarded by the French Governement, we propose to AIRE Master 1 and Master 2 students a limited number of scholarships:

• EURIP scholarship rewards exceptional academic merit and aims at providing financial support to talented EU/Overseas postgraduate students who wish to benefit from an interdisciplinary training from the Masters up to the completion of a PhD within FIRE Doctoral School, and are willing to explore the interfaces of Life, Learning, and Digital Sciences. More information about EURIP Graduate School
• The Liliane Bettencourt Excellence scholarship, awarded to interviewed candidates, based on their excellent curriculum, motivation, and coherence of their Master 2 plan. Please send us an email if you want to apply

Candidates interested in the Eiffel scholarship must first of all contact the International Mobility Department of Université de Paris at the following address: mobilite.internationale.drive@u-paris.fr and then contact us at the following address : master-aire@learningplanetinstitute.org

The Eiffel scholarship campaign for academic year 2023-2024 is currently open until January 10th 2023.

Most of Life Sciences students (>80%) follow a Ph.D. program either in France or in foreign Universities. Others work in the industry or start medical school.

After graduating from the Learning Sciences track, students can work as education designers, editorial managers or project managers for universities, start-ups, and NGOs; they start their own business as consultants and entrepreneurs, or start a Ph.D. in a doctoral school. Also, some students having already a full professional background, training in our program can be a step aside from their professional routine and a way to redesign both their hard and soft skills. This is the case for doctors who come to imagine a serious game, designers who want to have a long time of experimentation in the fields of digital techniques and user-centric approach or creators, teachers, and entrepreneurs who are willing to fund their project with a research-based inquiry.

After graduating from the Digital Sciences track, students can work as data scientists, R&D engineers, digital project managers, consultants and entrepreneurs. They can also start a Ph.D. in a doctoral school.