EPITA has trained computer engineers since 1984, from a campus in Le Kremlin-Bicêtre just beyond Paris's southern ring road. It is a private school in the IONIS Education Group, and its engineering degree is recognised by the CTI. Most international students join the English-taught Master of Science programmes in data science, AI, security and software engineering.
Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, Paris, France
Official website: epita.fr
1984
IONIS Education Group
Engineering degree recognised by the CTI
Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, Paris
€12,000 – €17,000
International students, MSc programmes
€13,000 – €17,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on epita.fr before you apply.
MSc Data Science and Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Feb
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
MSc Artificial Intelligence Systems
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Feb
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
MSc Computer Security
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Feb
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
MSc Software Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Feb
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Computing and engineering only, with no general business tracks.
English-taught MSc programmes in AI, data and security.
Metro line 7 straight into central Paris.
Graduates join software firms, banks, consultancies and security teams in the Paris region.
Long internships are part of the MSc, and many lead to job offers.
Non-EU master's graduates can apply for a French job-search residence permit.
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Rolling
The campus is a few minutes from Le Kremlin-Bicêtre station on metro line 7, which reaches the Latin Quarter and the Louvre without a change.
The suburb is residential and a little cheaper than Paris proper. Place d'Italie is just across the ring road.
Admission letter from the institution
Campus France Études en France procedure
Proof of about EUR 615 monthly funds
Proof of accommodation in France
Travel health insurance for arrival
Valid passport and VLS-TS visa form
EPITA's international admissions are rolling, with several deadlines before each intake. For September, non-EU applicants should apply by spring so Campus France and the visa can be done in time.
The MSc programmes start in the fall (September) and in spring.
A long-stay student visa (VLS-TS). For most nationalities the process starts on Campus France's Études en France platform, then moves to the consulate with proof of funds and accommodation.
Data science, AI systems, computer security and software engineering are the most popular MSc programmes. Entry needs a bachelor's degree in computing or a related field, some programming ability and IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
EPITA offers partial scholarships and early-application discounts for some international MSc students. Ask admissions for the current terms.
