Aix-Marseille Université

#169 Worldwide (top 0.8%)
#61 in Europe
#9 in France
Source: CWUR 2025
One of France’s leading higher education institutions, Aix-Marseille Université (amU) is a multidisciplinary university located in the south of France, between the sea and the mountains, in the heart of Provence.
Supported by about 8,000 staff members, including 4,400 faculty and researchers, Aix-Marseille Université is recognized as a research-intensive IdEx university, a mark of excellence in France. Its academic structure spans 5 major campuses — located mainly across Aix-en-Provence and Marseille — bringing together 17 faculties and schools, 18 interdisciplinary institutes, and 12 doctoral schools.
Home to 80,000 students, 12,000 of whom are international, amU is committed to welcoming global students and researchers and is a partner in CIVIS, a European Civic University project aimed at addressing major societal challenges. It is recognized for its excellence, commitment, openness to the world, and the quality of its services to international students and researchers.
The university is especially renowned for its courses in social and natural sciences. For American graduate students, amU represents an exciting opportunity to study in a culturally rich region, within a highly ranked university that emphasizes research excellence, interdisciplinary learning, and international engagement.
Eligible Programs for Lafayette Fellows
All Master’s programs offered by Aix-Marseille Université are eligible for the Lafayette Fellowship. All course offerings for 2026–27 are available on the “Études en France” platform and the university’s website.
Browse the list of programs fully taught in English
Economics and Finance
- Master 1, Econometrics: Econometrics and Data Science (EDS) (two-year program). In Aix: partly taught in English (Level C1 in French required) / In Marseille: taught in English:
- Master 2, Economics: Data, Analysis, Decisions and Economic Evaluation (DADEE) (one-year program)
- Master 2, Finance: Financial Modeling (one-year program)
- Master 2, Finance: Financial Risk and Sustainable Finance Course (one-year program)
Management
- MSC 1 Management (one to two-year program)
- MSC 2 International Business (one-year program)
- MSC 2 International Finance (one-year program)
- MSC 2 Marketing and Brand Management (one-year program)
Health
- Master in Neurosciences (Year 1)
- Master’s in Neurosciences: Molecular, Cellular and Integrated Neurosciences NMCI (Year 2)
- Master’s in Neurosciences, Integrated, Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience NICC (Year 2)
- Master’s in Cognitive Science (MASCO) (Year 1). Level B1 in French required
- Master in Cognitive Science Cognitive functions in typical and atypical individuals course (Year 2) : Level B1 in French required
- Master in Cognitive Science Language, communication and brain (Year 2) : Level B1 in French required
- Master’s in International Immunology Master (IntIM-AMU) (Year 2)
- Master 2, Medicine and Health Products: Digital Solutions for Pharmaceutical Sciences (one-year program)
- Master 2, Medicine and Health Products: Digital Solutions for Pharmaceutical Sciences (DIGIPHARM) (one-year program)
- Master’s in Artificial Intelligence for Public Health (AI4PH) (two-year program)
Science and Technology
- Master’s in Computational and Mathematical Biology (CMB) (two-year program)
- Master of Mechanical Engineering parcours Fluids and solids (year 2)
- Master’s in Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies parcours Nanoscale and Quantum Engineering (two-year program)
- Master 2, Instrumentation and Measurement Science for Major Nuclear Research Facilities (Year 2)
- Physique parcours Optics & photonics (Europhotonics) (two-year program)
- Physique parcours Physics Track (two-year program)
- Master of Physiology and Integrative Biology parcours Gene to pathology (Year 2)
- Master Science and technology of agriculture, food and environment parcours Biology and environmental biotechnologies
- Master Sciences de la Terre et des planètes,environnement parcours International Master’s in Geosciences (two-year program)
Arts, Letters, Languages, and Humanities
Browse the list of Master’s programs offered in French in amU’s specialized fields (2026 – 2027 academic year):
Science and Technology
- Master MER – Sciences de la mer (Master 1, two-year program). Level B2 in French required.
- Master Biodiversité, écologie et évolution (Master 1, two-year program)
Law
- Master Droit de l’environnement (Master 1, two-year program)
Economics, Geography, Humanities, Law, Management, and Social Sciences
Environmental Studies, Health, Life Sciences, and Science & Technology
Admissions Information
Applications for amU Master’s programs are currently opened and have to be submitted by January 19, 2026, in accordance with the Etudes en France platform’s calendar.
NB: The masters of Management MsC1 and MsC2 have their own application process. Please verify all the information on their website.
Applications for amU Master’s programs are processed through the “Études en France” platform.
NB: The masters of Management MsC1 and MsC2 have their own application process. Please verify all the information on their website.
Reminder: The awarding of the Lafayette Fellowship is conditional upon admission to one of the eligible partner institutions. Applicants must complete both the Lafayette Fellowship application and apply to at least one program at one of the partner institutions.
Campus Life
Aix-Marseille Université (amU) holds the “Welcome to France” 3 stars label from Campus France, underscoring its commitment to supporting international students with excellence and care. Each fall, dedicated Welcome Desks are set up on campuses in Aix Schuman and Marseille Saint Charles, providing personalized assistance from late August to early Fall — helping students navigate administrative essentials such as opening bank accounts, health insurance, and social security registration. Moreover, amU’s International Students Helpdesk offers tailored guidance—whether you’re a matriculating student, a prospective candidate, or simply exploring—ensuring smooth integration and clarity throughout your journey.
Housing support is also robust, with access to options via CROUS, LOKAVIZ, and Studapart, covering temporary rooms, rental apartments, and shared housing solutions.
Learn more about amU’s student support services and campus here.
AmU’s vibrant student life is supported by five Campus Student Life Offices (BVE) located across its main sites—Aix, central Marseille, Timone, Luminy, and Étoile—ensuring comprehensive support both on and off campus. Drawing from over 80,000 students, including approximately 12,000 international students, amU stands as the largest French-speaking university in the world—an inspiring and diverse academic community. The university spans nine cities across four departments of France’s Southern Region, offering students access to a broad range of experiences—cultural, scientific, and natural. From the historic streets and artistic ethos of Aix-en-Provence, to the Mediterranean vibrancy of Marseille, and the stunning coastal and mountainous landscapes that surround the campuses, students enjoy a richly stimulating environment both academically and socially.