Arts et Métiers: Tuition, English Engineering Master's & How to Apply

Arts et Métiers, France's public engineering institute, states that it does not charge higher tuition fees to international students in its Master of Science programs for 2025/26. That means non-EU engineering students paid the national master's rate instead of the €3,950 non-EU fee that many French universities now charge.

It runs English-taught national master's tracks in mechanical, industrial, energy and biomedical engineering across its campuses. The catch: the fee statement covers 2025/26 only, so you must confirm the rate for your intake.

Why Arts et Métiers is good value

• No higher international fees (2025/26): Master of Science students paid the same as domestic students.
• Applied engineering focus: manufacturing, materials, mechanics, energy, cyber-physical systems and biomedical engineering.
• National diplomas: the English-taught tracks are national master's degrees (DNM).
• Network of campuses: Paris, Lille, Metz, Bordeaux-Talence, Aix-en-Provence, Angers, Châlons, Cluny and Laval. English-taught tracks are mainly in Paris, Lille and Aix-en-Provence.

Tuition and fees

The master's page says Arts et Métiers "doesn't charge higher tuition fees for international students" in its Master of Science programs, for students enrolled in the 2025/26 academic year. For comparison, the national rates for 2026/27 are €255 a year for a master's (EU level) and €3,950 for non-EU students where differentiated fees apply (Campus France).

English-taught programs

The engineering degree (PGE) and bachelor's are taught in French. These national Master of Science tracks are taught in English:

• M1 Factory of the Future (Paris): Energy (FoF-ENG), Industrial Engineering (FoF-GI), Mechanical Engineering (FoF-GM)
• Biomedical M2s: Bio-imaging (BIM), Biomechanics (BIOMECH), Innovation in Digital Health (E-HEALTH), Molecular and Cellular Biotherapies (MCB), Neurotechnologies (NEUROTECH)
• Manufacturing and materials M2s: MAGIS – Life Cycle of Polymers and Composites; MAGIS – Machining and Simulation; MAGIS – Metal Processing and Additive Manufacturing; KIMP – Design and Manufacturing (Paris); KIMP – Advanced Production Systems (Lille)
• Energy and systems: Electrical Energy and Sustainable Development (E2SD, M2, Lille); Cyber-Physical Systems Engineering (CPSE, M2, Aix-en-Provence)
• Two-year track: Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Science (AM²S, M1 and M2, Aix-en-Provence)

Because most tracks are one-year M2s, they suit students who already hold an M1 or a four-year engineering bachelor's. Compare with other schools in English-taught programs in France.

Who these programs suit best

Arts et Métiers is a good fit if you have a mechanical, industrial, electrical or biomedical engineering background and want a practical, industry-oriented specialisation. If you only hold a three-year bachelor's, look first at the M1 Factory of the Future tracks in Paris or the two-year AM²S track in Aix-en-Provence, because most other tracks start at M2 level.

Admission requirements

• M1: bachelor's (licence) level in a relevant field. M2: a validated M1. Selection is on file by an admissions committee; no fixed GPA is stated.
• Language: proof of B2 in the language of instruction. For English: IELTS, TOEFL or TOEIC (contact [email protected] for other certificates).
• Documents: passport photo, CV, all higher-education transcripts, proof of your highest degree, cover letter and a recommendation letter from a teacher or supervisor.
• Appeals: Arts et Métiers publishes appeal procedures for admission decisions.

Deadlines (last published: 2026/27 intake)

The 2027 LISE window has not been published yet. Remember the 15-day rule: create your LISE file only when all documents are ready, or it will be deleted.

Scholarships

We found no dedicated Arts et Métiers scholarship for international master's students. Look at national schemes instead:

• France Excellence Eiffel: €1,200 a month for master's students; the institution submits your file to Campus France by 6 January 2027.
• France Excellence for Afghan students (2027 call): priority to STEM and female applicants; deadline 31 May 2027.
• More options in our France scholarships guide.

Living costs

Costs depend on your campus. The visa requires proof of at least €877.50 per month (from 1 August 2026). Campus France's average CROUS rent is about €450 a month in Paris and €350 in the regions (Service-Public). Our cost of studying in France guide breaks down a full budget.

Applying from Afghanistan

Honest pros and cons

How to apply step by step

1. 1

   Choose a track and campus

   Check whether it is an M1 or M2 and where it is taught.

2. 2

   Collect documents first

   CV, transcripts, degree proof, cover letter, recommendation letter and a B2 English certificate.

3. 3

   Register on LISE

   Create your account and submit within 15 days during the window.

4. 4

   Confirm the fee

   Email [email protected] to confirm tuition for your intake.

5. 5

   Apply for your visa

   Show €877.50 per month; residents of Études en France countries follow the Campus France procedure.

6. 6

   Enrol on campus

   Pay the CVEC and validate your VLS-TS within 3 months of arrival (€100).

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