Annual tuition fees for the Master of Science program
Academic year 2025-2026
Financial Aid
Grants and scholarships
For the second year tuition fees, the students who have been in the top 3 of the ranking in their 1st year Master of Science class, according to the conditions set out in the Internal Rules, are granted 50% of the tuition fees.
Also, there are students who – at their request – receive scholarships granted by public and private organizations (especially hotels)…
Paid internships
Students will earn at least 660 € net/month for any internship completed in France (up to 12 months cumulative over the course of the two-year program).
Bank loans
AIM works with the Société Générale bank, which offers our studentsalready resident in France with parents (for parental guarantee) preferential rates and repayment facilities. Do not hesitate to ask your bank or ask us for contact details for the Société Générale.
Working while studying at AIM
This is not recommended during the first year, but the schedules during the 2nd year are designed to enable students to take on a part-time professional activity for up to 20 hours per week.
Tuition fees for the Bachelor of Arts/Master of Science
All nationalities
2025-2026
Early Registration « Early Bird »
Registration before March 31, 2025
Reserved for the first 10 registrations.
| For E.U. residents | Registration Fees | Registration | October | Novembre | December | January | February | Total annual | TOTAL MSc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts/ MSc PREPA 1 (2025 - 2026) |
200 € | 3 764 € | 1 750 € | 1 750 € |  |
1 750 € | 1 750 € | 10 964 € | 21 728 € |
| MSc 2 (2026 - 2027) | - | 3 764 € | 1 750 € | 1 750 € | |
1 750 € | 1 750 € | 10 764 € |
Deadline for sending applications: March 20, 2025.
Full payment
| Registration Fees | Tuition fees at registration | Total annual | TOTAL MSc | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts/ MSc PREPA 1 (2025 - 2026) |
200 € | 11 960 € * | 12 160 € | 24 120 € |
| MSc 2 (2026 - 2027) | - | 11 960 € * | 11 960 € |
* For all nationalities, alternatively : 6 180 € upon registration + 5 980 € October 1st.
Staggered payments
valid for :
– EU citizens (Norway and Switzerland included),
– Residents in France,
– 2nd year studies in Master of Science
| For E.U. residents | Registration Fees | Registration | October | Novembre | December | January | February | Total annual | TOTAL MSc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts/ MSc PREPA 1 (2025 - 2026) |
200 € | 3 960 € | 2 000 € | 2 000 € | |
2 000 € | 2 000 € | 12 160 € | 24 120 € |
| MSc 2 (2026 - 2027) | - | 3 960 € | 2 000 € | 2 000 € | |
2 000 € | 2 000 € | 11 960 € |
* In the event of failure to obtain the necessary degree or a visa refusal, except for the application fees, all the sums received are immediately returned.
Not included :
– The CVEC (100 € in 2024).
OFFERED BY AIM
complete training program in hospitality management,
with no equivalent in the EU.
complete training program in hospitality management,
with no equivalent in the EU.
Partnership with AHLEI
Professional Certifications
Including accompanying manuals.
– which decisively facilitate access to positions of responsibility
and managerial positions, particularly in palaces
and large international hotels –
These professional manuals, designed and adopted by the largest international hotel chains and palaces, are unanimously considered by the profession as the reference in the training of their managers.
They are to be kept throughout professional life.
DETAILS OF BENEFITS OFFERED TO OUR STUDENTS DEPENDING ON THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Master of Science students also benefit from a training program regularly organized by AIM for managers of leading international hotels.
A program designed for managers of major restaurants and provided regularly in the context of professional training.
World-renowned in the industry, this one-week long program is meant for directors and managers of top restaurants.
Students on the Bachelor and MSc1 programs work in small rival groups to simulate running a top restaurant. Competition is fierce as they are expected to manage staff, strive for excellence and maintain standards and costs in a very challenging environment.
May the best team win!
CHIA (Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics)
Offered within the frame of AHLEI certifications, geared to Revenue Managers, General Managers, Corporate staff, and Research professionals, the Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA) is the only hotel-related certification for industry professionals focused on analytics.
Core content areas include:
- Hotel Industry Analytical Foundations,
- Hotel Math Fundamentals,
- Property Level Benchmarking (STAR Reports),
- Hotel Industry Performance Reports.
CIUP Card
Throughout the duration of their studies, AIM students receive the card of the CIUP Campus (5 minutes walking distance from the school) allowing access to:
AIM offers training in the Basics of Culinary Arts for interested Bachelor of Science and Master of Science students.
The trainings are optional and fall within the framework of their internships and take place on the premises of the world’s most prestigious institutions for training in the culinary arts.
The Managing Director/ Founder, life member of Cornell Hotel Society and the AIM On-line Studies Department are happy to share Cornell University’s distance learning courses with AIM students.
Facilities and Accommodations
Accommodation
To secure furnished accommodations, students are advised to budget for an average rent up to 850€ per month. For our registered students, we can provide housing offers that we receive for studios and apartments.
Allow for a deposit equivalent to between two or three months’ rent to secure accommodations.
Restaurant service
Located close to the school, the University restaurant offers a wide range of dining options.
The CIUP cafeteria boasts an outdoor terrace and offers a range of breakfasts, lunches and snacks.
Other expenditures
Some nice tips and references to prepare your budget :
Academic status of AIM student
AIM students are entitled to a full range of French State university benefits including social security/ insurance and access to university residences and restaurants.
