DSTI School of Engineering is dedicated to providing international-class education in the field of Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Data Engineering & Analytics and Cyber Security. Our model of a specialist and industry-focused school, mixed with an incredible international exposure (80% of international students) is rather unique.
Our programmes’ curricula cater to the needs of students all over the world who are interested in pursuing a career in Science and Engineering for AI, Analytics & Cyber Security applications. All our programmes, from Bachelor to Master level are entirely taught in English, which attracts applications from all around the world.
To ensure that all of our French and international students have a positive and fulfilling experience, we provide a range of services to support them throughout their studies, which are equally helpful for both groups of 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
All DSTI MSc programmes – Key Dates for the 2026 Entries
Application deadlines for:
Induction Days:
Classes start dates:
Application deadlines for:
Induction Days:
Classes start dates:
Please note that Online programmes applicants are not subject to any particular application timeline
At DSTI, we assist our international students in obtaining their student visa for France. We offer guidance on visa applications and are available to answer students questions.
Dreaming of studying in France? We will help you get there. Our team provides guidance on the visa application process, and to make things even easier, we have partnered with Feel Français. Once admitted, you will receive access to their platform, where they will:
Moving abroad means organising the essentials—bank accounts, phone plans, health insurance.
But do not worry, we have got you covered. Our partner Feel Français will help you to complete the following procedures before you reach France:
DSTI understands that finding a suitable place to stay can be a challenge for locals as well as international students. Therefore, we offer assistance in finding suitable accommodation, including apartments, studios, and student residences.
We have partnered with Studapart, a trusted platform helping students find apartments, studios, or residences across France. Even better, accomodation booked through Studapart is valid for your French student visa application! Plus, Studapart’s built-in lease guarantee (or “caution”) mechanism protects landlords against unpaid rent and property damages, enhancing your rental application with extra credibility and security.
DSTI provides a learning platform that enables students to attend classes, take exams and submit assignement.
Additionally, DSTI provides its students with a lifetime email account with the domain @dsti.edu.institute, which indicates their status as our students. Finally, students also become lifelong members of the alumni group on Microsoft Teams, which enables them to seek and provide assistance to each other.
DSTI offers a robust network for career advancement through our exclusive internal job portals. We actively connect companies with our talented students and alumni, tailored to their recruitment needs. With two intakes, in April and October, DSTI provides flexible hiring options:
For International students, it is essential to complete the following administrative procedures to ensure a smooth stay. DSTI as well as our partner Feel Francais can help you to pay CVEC student tax.
CVEC stands for “Contribution de vie étudiante et de campus” in France, which translates to “Contribution to Campus and Student Life”.
It is a mandatory contribution that all students enrolled in a programme at a French higher education institution, whether public or private, must pay. The contribution is used to support and enhance the quality of student life on campus, including social, health, cultural, and sports activities, as well as financing prevention activities related to health.
Some students may be exempt from paying the CVEC, such as those who hold scholarships or refugee status.
One can pay CVEC when they have received the French student visa but still haven’t arrived in France.
When you arrive in France with a long-stay visa used as a residence permit (VLS-TS), it is crucial to validate it promptly. The visa validation process is entirely digital, and you can complete it remotely from your computer at home.
You have to validate your visa within three months of arriving in France.
To benefit from healthcare reimbursements in France, it is mandatory for foreign students to register with the French general social security system. The registration process is free and can be completed online by visiting the health insurance website dedicated to foreign students:
It is important to note that registration should be done immediately after completing the registration process at your educational institution and after the validation of your visa.
After registration, you will receive a “carte vitale” or social security card, which will enable you to receive reimbursements for your healthcare expenses. Additionally, you may also consider subscribing to a healthcare insurance to obtain better coverage for your medical expenses.
To assist students in paying their rent and expenses, they may be eligible for housing aid, such as Personalised Housing Aid (Aid personalisée au logement – APL), Social Housing Allowance (Allocation de logement sociale – ASL), and Family Housing Allowance (Allocation de logement familiale – ALF), which is provided by the Family Allowance Fund (Caisse d’allocations familiales – CAF).
To create their budget, students should calculate the housing aid they believe they are entitled to. They can also refer to the CAF guide, which offers comprehensive information through videos and question-and-answer sessions about the entire application process for student housing aid. After submitting their application, students can monitor its progress using the CAF smartphone app.
International students can attend French language classes so that they gain a basic awareness of the French language and culture.
At DSTI, we provide career coaching to support our students in analysing their career goal and determining their professional objectives.
We offer job search assistance, review CVs and cover letters, and provide interview tips. Our connections with numerous companies in the data science and AI fields offer students opportunities for internships, professional networking, and jobs.
Also, we hold career events throughout the year and have a large and active alumni community for networking and professional development.
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