Study in Aix Marseille Université

Last edited on 22 Dec 2024

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Country : France
City : Marseille
Established : 2012
Number of Students : 80,000
Number of Faculty Staffs : 8,000
International Courses :

All of the university's courses are open to international students, about 30 are particularly sought after as they are taught in English or are specifically designed to learn French before joining a French-taught degree programme.

Tuition Fee :

€2 850 per year for a Bachelor's degree and €3 879 per year for a Master's degree.

Scholarships :

The university has developed its own excellence scholarship programmes which have been set up over the last few years to enable international students with outstanding academic profiles to come and study a Master's degree at the university. https://www.univ-amu.fr/en/public/scholarships

Living Costs :

From 800 to 1000 euros per month. We invite our international students to explore our page on this topic. https://www.univ-amu.fr/en/public/cost-living-France

Status : Public
Type : University

Overview :

Aix-Marseille Université, amU, is currently the largest French-speaking university in the world with 80,000 students, including 12,000 international students.

amU is ranked among the top 7 universities in France and one of the 150 best in the world according to the Shanghai 2024 Ranking.

Thanks to its 122 recognised research units linked to major research organizations (CNRS, INSERM, IRD, INRA, CEA, IFSTTAR) and to its 17 faculties and schools, the university stands out for its multidisciplinary educational offer and the strength and dynamism of its research.

As part of its commitment to strengthening its international outlook, Aix-Marseille Université pays particular attention to welcoming its international students. In 2024 amU obtained the highest level of the Bienvenue en France label, which attests to the quality of its welcome services for international students.

amU is located in the south of France, in a region known as Region Sud. It is ideally linked to the whole Europe, the Mediterranean area and Africa. amU’s five main campuses are situated in Aix-en-Provence and Marseille, two cities with an exceptional multicultural climate where historical and cultural wealth are seamlessly integrated with the dynamic nature of student life. Aix-Marseille is a cosmopolitan, well-connected metropolis with a pleasant climate, surrounded by breath-taking landscapes.

https://www.univ-amu.fr/en

Watch our presentation video here: https://youtu.be/oxl8kCtTics?si=p8LrpKwJ3KiSiYnW

Discover our region here:

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Work :

International students are allowed to work part-time in France . A specialised service of the university guides and advises them. https://www.univ-amu.fr/en/public/professional-integration-students.The SUIO team (the university's vocational guidance service) is committed to support students, offering one-to-one interviews and workshops to help them draw up a career plan, identify and develop their skills, learn how to look for work placements and jobs (CV, covering letter, mock interviews), meet companies and find out more about the world of work. https://www.univ-amu.fr/en/public/suio-orientation-integration-student-entrepreneurship

Life After Studies :

The region where the university is located has significant economic and industrial potential. Local companies are eager to offer job opportunities to talented students who excel academically and are interested in pursuing careers with high supply and low demand, with a shortage of candidates. AMU boasts a high graduate employment rate, verified through a survey conducted at the end of studies to ensure successful career integration