INTERNATIONAL BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

You wish to understand and shape tomorrow's world with artificial intelligence?
Join the International Bachelor of Sciences in Artificial Intelligence (IBSAI) of Université PSL in Paris.
This leading program in AI education, offered as part of the Paris School of AI, brings together some of the best
European academics in AI. As a global and collegiate university, PSL is a European and international leader in
artificial intelligence and data science. Taught entirely in English, this new bachelor program benefits from the
combined expertise of PSL member schools. This program thus benefits from a unique scientific ecosystem that
combines cutting-edge research, disruptive entrepreneurship and international perspectives.
As a unique opportunity to further study in the most selective graduate programs, in France and worldwide, this
bachelor will allow you to master all the essential knowledge in mathematics and computer science for AI.

MAIN ASSETS OPPORTUNITIES

— A unique and highly selective 3-year program at the These 3 years of training will allow students to develop
heart of Paris designed for students passionate about knowledge and skills sought after by top universities as
mathematics, computer science and emerging technologies. well as employers.
— Cutting-edge scientific education offering cross- → Graduate opportunities
disciplinary courses in economics, law, climate and societal At the end of the program, students will pursue their
issues connected to AI. studies within Université PSL (selective disciplinary or
— Interdisciplinary projects & immersion in the research multidisciplinary master’s degrees, engineering schools)
and innovation ecosystems: team projects, summer or beyond in the best selective universities, in France and
schools, lecture series by international experts, internships. worldwide.

— Personal development and professionalization: A few examples:

training entirely in English, intercultural awareness, -Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence, Systems, Data
communication skills etc. -Master's degree AI & society
-Engineering degree at MINES Paris - PSL, ESPCI Paris -
PSL or Chimie Paris - PSL.

LEARNING OUTCOMES → Career opportunities

Depending on the specialization chosen in their
— Training experts in the mathematical and computer graduate studies, students can aspire to various careers
science foundations of artificial intelligence. in the world of research, the technology industry
— Developing an in-depth understanding of algorithms, (AI developer, machine learning engineer, data scientist)
machine learning and its fields of application. or entrepreneurship in innovative fields connected to AI.

— Preparing students to tackle the technological and

societal challenges associated with AI through an
interdisciplinary approach and international exposure.
— Training as closely as possible through the most recent
research.
CURRICULUM

Bachelor's Year 1 | Semester 1 Bachelor's Year 1 | Semester 2

Transverse Courses Transverse Courses
— Languages — Principles of Economics 2
— A Healthy Mind in a Healthy Body — Law and Tech
— Principles of Economics 1 — Meet the AI Innovatiors
— Languages
AI-focused Courses
— Introduction to AI AI-focused Courses
— Machine Learning
Fondations of AI — ML Project
— Math in Practice: Calculus
— Math in Practice: Mathematical Reasoning & Writing Fondations of AI
— Algebra 1 — Analysis 2
— Analysis 2 — Algebra 2
— The Art of Computer Programming — Introduction to Probability
— Climate fresk — Database Management
— Introduction to Statistics — The Art of Computer
— Programming

STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAM ADMISSIONS

Joining IBSAI means joining a unique environment, at the Prerequisites (Year 1): A general "Baccalaureate" (high
heart of the advances that are shaping the future of artifi- school diploma) from the French secondary educa-
cial intelligence. All classes are taught in English. tion system, obtained in France or abroad, or a foreign
The program takes place over 3 years (B1, B2, B3): diploma with recognized equivalence, with strong aca-
demic results across all subjects and completion of
— Year 1: Mastering of the scientific foundations in mathe-
advanced mathematics courses.
matics, algorithms, programming, and introduction to
intelligent systems. Cross-disciplinary training in econo- → Specialities: Mathematics with the “Expert Mathematics”
mics and law. option + Any other speciality.
— Year 2: Deepening of concepts in mathematics, algo- → Language: Proficiency in English at level C1.
rithms and programming, management of large data Application procedure: Based on an application through
bases, and machine learning. Parcoursup (according to the national calendar).
— Year 3: Specialization with advanced classes in artifi-
Application analysis criteria
cial intelligence, automatic language processing, compu-
ter vision, robotics and cognitive sciences; a laboratory → Academic results: Excellent level in mathematics and
or company internship, and completion of a final year English. Progression of results in recent years.
project, specialization course in advanced mathematics → Skills and know-how: Ability to analyze, model and
or advanced computer science; practical workshops on solve complex problems. Autonomy, organization and
industrial cases (“AI clinic”). work methods.
→ Personal skills and motivation: Curiosity about artificial
intelligence and interdisciplinary sciences. Adequacy
PSL STUDENT SERVICES between the project expressed and the training objec-
tives. Quality of written and spoken English.
Welcome desk, Accommodation, Healthcare, Language
center, Sport etc: several services are available on PSL cam-
pus to help you make the best of your student experience.
DIPLOMA DELIVERED
Bachelor's degree delivered by Université PSL (180 ECTS).
TEACHING LOCATION
Courses take place in the heart of Paris (5th district).

More information Université PSL

psl.eu/en/education/international-bachelor-science-ai psl.eu
Contact
[email protected] PSLuniv
@psl_univ