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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 will be available on the “Études en France” platform and the university’s website in the Fall.
Browse the list of programs fully taught in English (2025-2026 academic year):
Economics and Finance
- Master 1, Econometrics: Econometrics and Data Science (EDS) (two-year program)
- Master 1, 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’s in Neurosciences: Molecular, Cellular and Integrated Neurosciences NMCI (two-year program)
- Master’s in Neurosciences, Integrated, Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience NICC (two-year program)
- Master’s in Cognitive Science (MASCO) (two-year program)
- Master’s in International Immunology Master (IntIM-AMU) (two-year program)
- Master 2, Medicine and Health Products: Digital Solutions for Pharmaceutical Sciences (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 2, Mechanics: Fluids and Solids (one-year program)
- Master’s in Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies (Track Chemical Nano-Engineering) (two-year program)
- Master 2, Instrumentation and Measurement Science for Major Nuclear Research Facilities (one-year program)
- 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 (2025 – 2026 academic year):
Science and Technology
- Master MER – Sciences de la mer (Master 1, two-year program)
- 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 will open in the Fall semester, in accordance with the “Études en France” platform’s calendar.
Applications for amU Master’s programs will be processed through the “Études en France” platform.
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.
