The admission procedure at DSTI School of Engineering is a selective and competitive, yet an inclusive process that provides all deserving candidates a fair chance. Furthermore, a range of financial assistance options are available to students.
DSTI Bachelor programmes – Key Dates for the 2026 Entries
Application deadlines for:
Induction Day: 27th March 2026
Application deadlines for:
Induction Day: 9th October 2026
Classes start dates: 12th October 2026
To be considered for the DSTI’s Bachelor programmes, candidates must meet the following criteria:
To be considered for admission in DSTI Bachelor programmes based on secondary education and baccalaureate results, applicants must meet the following criteria:
For students enrolled in the General & Technological Baccalaureate Track during their penultimate year (Première), we require an Annual Average Grade of 14/20 or above in each of the following subjects.
In the final year (Terminale), we require students to have average grades of 14/20 or above at the time of application and to maintain this standard upon obtaining their baccalaureate. Additionally, a minimum of two acceptable specialisations is required in each of the following tracks.
“Sciences and Technologies of Industry and Sustainable Development (STI2D)” series
“Sciences and Technologies of the Laboratory (STL)” series
“Sciences and Technologies of Design and Applied Arts (STD2A)” series
The Professional Baccalaureate is generally not considered suitable for admission.
We will examine applications on a case-by-case basis, looking for equivalence to the criteria mentioned for secondary education in France.
For general guidance, a GPA >= 3 is expected.
In the case of Francophone countries that have retained, in their general tracks, the former ES, L, & S (or even A ,B, C, & D series) series, the scientific S track (regardless of the option) will be favoured, followed by the ES (Economics & Social) track with a mathematics option.
Prospective students are required to successfully pass an admission interview to be considered for acceptance into the Bachelor programme.
DSTI School of Engineering admission procedure is a thorough process that provides a fair chance for all eligible candidates.
We recommend researching our Bachelor programmes. An online meeting with our team can help with your decision and provide information on tuition fees.
The application procedure is carried out via an online platform, and we will review the suitability of your application. You will be required to upload the customary registration documents, including identification papers, academic records, and a cover letter.
An application fee payment of 100 euros will be requested. Please note that it will be deducted of your tuition fees should you be admitted and enrol in your DSTI programme.
If your application is accepted, we will invite you for an admission interview, which will last approximately 20 minutes. During the interview, students will be questioned to verify their interest and ability to take up the courses they have applied for.
Upon completion of the admission process, you will be notified of your official admission decision, which may result in one of three outcomes:
This outcome is for students who have met all admission criteria without any issues.
Conditional admission is for students who do not meet one admission criteria but are given extra time by the School to enhance a specific skill or submit required paperwork.
DSTI may reject an application if it doesn’t meet the cohort’s admission criteria. This is not personal bias. Students are encouraged to reapply after enhancing their profile.
In many European institutions, a Bachelor’s degree takes three years to complete rather than the four years that students from some other regions might expect. This isn’t a shortcut — it’s the product of a long-standing academic tradition and a robust educational foundation. European students often arrive in higher education having already specialised in their chosen fields during their final years of secondary school. As a result, the university curriculum may focus more directly on advanced, career-relevant content right from the start.
At DSTI, our three-year Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering programme is meticulously crafted to ensure that students —no matter where they come from— benefit from a world-class education that is both rigorous and future-focused, with all necessary foundation classes in year 1. 100% of the dense coursework is delivered in English, fostering a truly international atmosphere where students and faculty from diverse backgrounds learn and collaborate together. Each year of study builds on the previous, offering a rich blend of theoretical foundations, cutting-edge technological skills, and hands-on project work that prepares graduates to thrive in a global tech industry.
Completing a three-year European bachelor’s degree doesn’t mean compromising on quality or opportunities. In fact, our graduates are highly valued by employers and well prepared for advanced studies around the world. With DSTI Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering, international students gain a solid professional footing, a recognised credential, and the confidence that comes from succeeding in a respected educational tradition—no matter where their journey takes them next.
Students at DSTI should have a Windows PC laptop, not Apple Mac, with these minimum specs:
At least Intel Core i5 quad-core or Intel i7 dual-core (or AMD equivalent).
16GB Minimum
1TB SSD, minimum.
It’s a personal choice of investment. If to be done: NVIDIA GPU.
Your PC must be able to run the main latest Windows version (currently: Windows 11).
DSTI will provide a Windows Education (eq. to Enterprise edition) key when classes start.
Don’t purchase MS Office 365: DSTI will provide a full product license when classes start.
There are multiple ways students and parents can arrange for tuition fees. Here are some of the ways one can manage their finances.
The French government offers need-based scholarships to students through the Centre Régional des Œuvres Universitaires et Scolaires (CROUS). These scholarships are intended to cover a portion of the student’s living expenses, including housing, meals, and healthcare.
French students can apply for low-interest student loans from various banks and financial institutions. These loans can cover tuition fees, living expenses, and other education-related costs.
Students in France can participate in work-study programmes or apprenticeships, which allow them to work part-time while pursuing their degrees. These programmes provide students with valuable work experience and a way to finance their education.
DSTI offers (optionally) to study in apprenticeship mode in the third year.
Many students in France receive financial support from their families to finance their education. This can take the form of a monthly allowance or a one-time payment to cover tuition fees.
Please note that this page comes in complement to the clear financial conditions of tuition fees and their payment schedule detailed for each programme level “Admissions & Finances” pages. For the sake of completeness, they are:
the individual has successfully passed all the eligibility and admissibility processes and rules of Data ScienceTech Institute (DSTI) School of Engineering and has been offered a space in a DSTI programme where she/he would then become a student.
short for “enrolled student”, who has started day 1 of a given DSTI programme in any mode (on-campus / online) or rhythm (full time, part-time, asynchronous).
Processing fees of 250 € for any visa seeker’s application. The admission fees are never refundable and they are different from the “application fees” requested upon registering an application with DSTI.
25% of the first year’s tuition fees paid by the admitted applicant to secure his seat in the chosen programme.
A. Visa seekers must pay a deposit of tuition fees of an academic year in advance in order to obtain an admission letter, maximise their visa application chances and receive full support for preparing arrival in France from DSTI and its partners.
DSTI and its partners provide an extensive service to admitted applicants requiring a student visa to come to France (on-campus students). This service includes agent counselling and a “visa application valet service”, fully included in the tuition fees, must be followed to the letter by visa seekers. At each step of the process of the visa application, admitted applicants will receive information, advice, and guidance by humans (and not a simple repository of guidelines documents) and a dedicated platform to provide all necessary supporting documentation, which will be assessed. The platform keeps records of all documentation, all guidance and all verification received and provided. We remind all visa seekers that the process of the visa application through the valet service provided by the school, should be started as soon as the Admission documents have been shared with them. Applicants who will voluntarily stall the procedure will be forced to defer to the next available cohort.
Visa acceptance
Once the admitted applicant has obtained his visa, he cannot cancel his application, and the tuition fees are due in full without any exception. He may defer his entry to the next available cohort once.
Visa refusal – deferral
An admitted applicant who does not obtain their visa either upon first visa application or appeal thereof can defer her/his entry. It is reminded that students deferring to the next available cohort cannot start the classes online. It is also reminded that the tuition fee amount granted for a given cohort will not change in case of deferral to the next available cohort. It might be subject to change if the deferral is of two or more cohorts.
Visa refusal – cancellation
Admitted applicants who receive a visa application refusal (first application or appeal), who want to cancel their application and who:
Withdrawal from Admission
Admitted applicants, who have paid their deposit, but change their mind before or after receiving their Admission Letter (and other documents) and before the due payment “before start of the classes” of their fees schedule, will be refunded, excluding 250€ as a processing fee. Moreover, those withdrawing after being served an Admission Letter must be aware that DSTI will systematically notify the French Diplomatic and Consular Services of said withdrawal.
B. In the event of exclusion from the programme or the School, or if the intended degree is not validated, the student remains liable for the full tuition fees and no refund is permitted.
C. Any refund of tuition fees will be made by direct bank transfer to the admitted applicant / student’s bank account within a 30-days end of month timeframe. The admitted applicant / student will be responsible for all bank charges, commissions, and losses related to the exchange rate.
D. Any change, notably from the admitted programme, and/or mode and/or rhythm is subject to approval of DSTI. If the student tuition fees are funded by a third party, said paying third party may also be involved in approving any change. Should a change be granted and a variation in the due tuition fees arises:
E. Force Majeure: In unforeseen circumstances, such as natural disasters or pandemics, tuition refunds will remain at DSTI’s discretion. The party that is subject to force majeure shall promptly notify the other party and submit to the other party a sufficient and valid proof of force majeure within a reasonable period after the end of force majeure. Otherwise, the corresponding liability shall not be waived.
(on-campus UE residents without visa requirements, Live Streamed, Online)
1. In the event that an admitted applicant decides not to participate in the programme and provided that DSTI is informed before September 1st at 23:59 (Paris time) for Autumn entries, or March 1st at 23:59 (Paris time) for Spring entries, DSTI will refund all tuition fees paid, except for the deposit.
If an admitted candidate decides not to participate in the programme after these stated deadlines, she/he will be liable for 50% of the total yearly tuition fees.
2. Students who decide to leave the programme on the first day or thereafter are liable for 100% of the tuition yearly fees. Similarly, if a student defers their place to the following academic year and then decides not to participate in the programme, 100% of the yearly tuition fees remain due.
3. If an admitted applicant has received a conditional acceptance but is unable to meet the required conditions before the start of the programme, DSTI will refund all tuition fees paid, except the deposit. However, the candidate may also choose to defer their enrolment to the next session of the programme, in which case the payments will be transferred.
4. In the event of exclusion from the programme or the School, or if the intended degree is not validated, the student remains liable for the full tuition fees and no refund is permitted.
5. Any refund of tuition fees will be made by direct bank transfer to the admitted applicant / student’s bank account within a 30-days end of month timeframe. The admitted applicant / student will be responsible for all bank charges, commissions, and losses related to the exchange rate.
6. Any change, notably from the admitted programme, and/or mode and/or rhythm is subject to approval of DSTI. If the student tuition fees are funded by a third party, said paying third party may also be involved in approving any change. Should a change be granted and a variation in the due tuition fees arises:
E. Force Majeure: In unforeseen circumstances, such as natural disasters or pandemics, tuition refunds will remain at DSTI’s discretion. The party that is subject to force majeure shall promptly notify the other party and submit to the other party a sufficient and valid proof of force majeure within a reasonable period after the end of force majeure. Otherwise, the corresponding liability shall not be waived.
