Embark on your educational journey with DSTI School of Engineering and discover the array of study modes designed to suit your unique needs and aspirations. Whether you are stepping straight out of your Bachelor studies or have gain some years of professional experience, seeking to upgrade or pivot your career, we have tailored learning experiences that cater to your specific circumstances, aspirations and endeavours.
Each mode, regardless of the pace or delivery method, ensures the same rigorous coursework, assessments, and recognition of degree upon successful completion. At DSTI, we have always ensured that flexibility does not compromise the quality of your education. Embrace the future of data science, AI engineering & cyber security with DSTI’s diverse study modes.
In all these modes, students have the freedom to engage in live classes from our two campuses in Nice Sophia-Antipolis (French Riviera) & Paris, or Online, live from anywhere with a compatible time zone.
Our faculty teaches from a specific campus, and students participate from wherever their circumstances permit. This way, we ensure that our diverse study modes not only provide flexible learning opportunities but also a truly international educational experience.
Ideal for first-time students, our full-time mode submerges you into the realm of DSTI specialist education. By choosing this mode, you can regularly interact with our dedicated faculty and classmates, thereby fostering a rich and collaborative learning experience. Our Direction of Studies team follows up with each student regularly to track their progress.
Furthermore, the full-time mode includes internships at the end of the year or programme, allowing you to gain valuable practical experience.
Immerse yourself in the intricacies of data science with DSTI’s Applied MSc programmes. Available in Data Science & AI, Data Engineering for AI, Data Analytics and Cyber Security, these two-year full-time programmes empower you with a deep understanding of data science principles and practical technological skills necessary for a successful career in the field.
In the first year, you will deeply engage with your chosen specialisation, mastering both the scientific theories and technical tools integral to data science. An optional internship provides an opportunity to apply your newfound knowledge in real-world settings, allowing you to gain practical experience in the industry.
The second year further expands your scientific understanding and technical prowess, culminating in a mandatory six-month internship. This hands-on experience in the industry not only reinforces the skills you've acquired but also provides valuable exposure to the professional landscape of data science.
Whether you are learning on-campus or off-campus (online in a compatible time zone), our Applied MSc programmes ensure active, real-time participation in classes. This allows you to interact with our esteemed faculty and diverse student body, whether you are studying in Nice Sophia-Antipolis, Paris, or anywhere in the world. With DSTI’s full-time Applied MSc programmes, you are set to embrace a globally recognised Masters’ level education, tailored to your lifestyle and aspirations.
For over 16 years, our partner CRCC Asia created culturally conscious, purposeful programmes for those looking to explore and connect with Asia, and now, in Europe. They are experts in designing immersive experiences that highlight the region’s culture, history, and way of life.
CRCC Asia international internship programmes across the globe to help you further you career. Applying to intern abroad has never been easier!
Since 2008, more than 9,000 alumni from over 150 countries have taken part in their global internship programmes throughout South Korea, Japan, India, Vietnam and Thailand, and now Europe, with Paris, London and Berlin.
CRCC Asia 3-month internships, for which DSTI students receive special rebates, are the most recommended, valuable and exciting ways for international online students to gain their professional experience and validate their education.
Let’s start with the easiest part: DSTI School of Engineering, as a French Higher Education establishment institution, can sign an internship agreement located anywhere in the world.
In such a case, and just like with the CRCC Asia option, the specificities of the French Labour Laws will not apply: only the relevancy of your internship activities will be subject to the go-ahead of DSTI Direction of Studies.
The advantages of this choice could be that (i) you have already gained experience, you know how to navigate your country’s job market, and (ii), you can do an internship up to six months, developing more focus on your activities, instead of a more global approach mixing the discovery of a new country and environment, as with CRCC Asia.
Being a DSTI student also involves a personalised follow-up on your internship preparation and hunt, by reviews of CV, Cover Letter, public profiles (Linked, GitHub, etc.). As always, online students are supported exactly the same as if on-campus.
Are you under 30, an EU/EEA citizen (or already in France and long-stay visa holder) and a French speaker*?
Embrace an exciting journey with the part-time apprenticeship studies at DSTI. This unique mode of study offers an unrivalled opportunity to delve into the data sciences while gaining practical, on-the-job experience, thereby significantly accelerating your professional maturity and employability.
Apprenticeship schemes in higher education seamlessly blend academic instruction with real-world industry experience. By uniting classroom learning with hands-on work in a company setting, students cultivate a profound understanding of both theoretical concepts and their practical applications. This symbiosis does not just enrich the learning process, but it also equips students with a competitive edge in the job market and the ability to foster valuable professional networks.
A real benefit of apprenticeship schemes lies in the financial support they provide. Tuition fees are fully covered, and students receive a salary from their host companies. This alleviates financial concerns, allowing students to focus entirely on their educational journey and career development.
Choosing an apprenticeship does not mean compromising on the quality of your education. Students engaged in part-time apprenticeship programmes receive the same rigorous curriculum and expert instruction as their peers in full-time study modes.
Experience the remarkable advantages of part-time apprenticeship studies in all DSTI programmes. Forge your future with our immersive, hands-on approach to learning, and flourish in an educational environment that champions growth, collaboration, and success.
Thanks to its flexibility, being an apprenticeship student at DSTI is possible from our two campuses of Nice Sophia-Antipolis & Paris, but also anywhere else in France, with our off-campus modality. Over a quarter of our current students are spread across the country, taking on exciting roles in various industries!
*Some companies may recruit non-French speakers, but it is a rare occurrence.
Students currently in education, typically under 30
You may refer to the following table to understand the details of different modes for our programmes.
| Mode | Programme | On-Campus | Online (live) | Asynchronous SPOC | Internship |
| Full-time | All Applied MSc (years 1 & 2) | French Riviera Nice Sophia-Antipolis
| Yes | No (recordings and courses content always available for catch-up / revisions) SPOC mode is recommended for our Executive MSc in Artificial Intelligence | Optional in Year 1 Mandatory 6-month in Year 2 |
| Apprenticeship | All Applied MSc (years 1 & 2) | French Riviera Nice Sophia-Antipolis
| Yes | No (recordings and courses content always available for catch-up / revisions) | N/A |
Non-European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) citizens must possess a valid residence permit in France and be registered in a French higher education institution to be eligible to apply for an apprenticeship. As a result, Non-EU / Non-EEA students cannot apply for an apprenticeship while living in their own countries.
Additionally, they may be required to demonstrate their fluency in French, as most employers will demand proficiency in the French language.
EU & EEA citizens, on the other hand, are typically free to apply for apprenticeships in France without holding a residence permit as they possess the freedom to work and study in France under the European Union’s freedom of movement regulations.
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The application process for an apprenticeship at DSTI is the same as the regular application.
An interested student can fill in the application form with all documentation and pursue further processes. If the admission decision is favourable, students sign a contract with DSTI so that we can help them find appropriate opportunities.
To implement the “contrat d’apprentissage”, a regulated work contract, DSTI has partnered with CFA numiA, a leading provider of apprenticeship schemes in higher education for IT and digital technology in France. Over nearly three decades, our CFA partner institutions have trained more than 15,000 apprentices. A CFA, or Centre de Formation des Apprentis, is an accredited body that manages these “contrats d’apprentissage”. They have the option to either provide the education themselves or delegate the educational programmes to partner establishments, like numiA does. CFAs handle all the legal, administrative and quality control aspects of these contracts, ensuring a seamless and efficient learning experience for our students.
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As a front-runner in data and AI in France, DSTI School of Engineering offers an Applied Bachelor at RNCP 6. Our Applied MSc hold RNCP 7 accreditation. Further, DSTI is recognised under the 3IA Cote d’Azur Label for extensive AI content and proudly possesses Qualiopi RNQ certification, affirming quality of processes (download Qualiopi certificate).
DSTI School of Engineering has formed strategic partnerships and affiliations with a number of key organisations, including the likes of AWS, SAS, Microsoft, Arts et Métiers, and 3IA Côte d’Azur. These partnerships are vital because they help keep our syllabus current and our resources updated. With these partners, we are better equipped to support our students as they advance their careers in data-driven jobs.
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At DSTI, we provide one-on-one online meetings with prospective students. Here, we will answer all their questions regarding our Bachelors and MSc programmes in data, AI & cyber.
At DSTI, we organise online group meetings where we share valuable information about our selection of Bachelors and MSc programmes in data, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
At DSTI, we organise online group meetings where we share valuable information about our selection of Bachelors and MSc programmes in data, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
