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Aix-Marseille Université
#180 Worldwide (top 0.9%)
#66 in Europe
#10 in FranceSource: CWUR 2026
One of France’s leading higher education institutions, Aix Marseille Université (amU) is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary university located in the heart of Provence, between the Mediterranean Sea and the mountains of southern France.
With a community of approximately 8,500 staff members, including 4,400 faculty members and researchers, amU is recognized as one of France’s leading research-intensive universities. It has earned the prestigious IdEx (Initiative of Excellence) designation, a national distinction that recognizes excellence in research, innovation, and international impact.
amU’s academic community is centered on five major campuses, primarily in Aix-en-Provence and Marseille, and includes 17 faculties and schools, 21 interdisciplinary institutes, and 12 doctoral schools. Together, they offer a rich, collaborative environment for education, research, and innovation.
Home to 84,000 students, including 12,000 international students, amU is committed to welcoming global students and researchers and serves as a coordinating member of CIVIS, the European Civic University Alliance focused on 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.
Aix Marseille University is especially renowned for its courses in social and natural sciences. For American 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 2027–28 will be available on the « Etudes en France » Platform and on Aix Marseille Université’s website.
Browse the list of Master’s programs taught entirely or partially in English:
Economics and Finance
- Master 1 Econometrics Statistics In Marseille: taught in English / In Aix: partially taught in English: level C1 in French required
- Master 2 Econometrics Statistics: Econometrics and Data Science (EDS) (one-year program)
- Master 2 Economics: Data, Analysis, Decisions and Economic Evaluation (DADEE) (one-year program)
- Master 2 Finance: Financial Modelling (one-year program)
- Master 2 Finance: Financial Risks and Sustainable Finance (one-year program)
- Master Digital Information and Communication of Organisations and Media – International Option (two-year program) partially taught in English: level B2 in French required
Health
- Master Neurosciences (Year 1)
- Master Neurosciences: Cellular and Systems Neuroscience (CSN) (Year 2)
- Master Neurosciences: Integrated and Cognitive Neuroscience (ICN) (Year 2)
- Master Cognitive Sciences (Year 1) partially taught in English: level B1 in French required
- Master Cognitive Sciences: Typical and Atypical individuals Cognitive Functioning (Year 2) partially taught in English: level B1 in French required
- Master Cognitive Sciences: Language, Communication and Brain (Year 2) partially taught in English: level B1 in French required
- Master Immunology (Year 2)
- Master 2 in Medicines and Health Products: Digital Solutions for Pharmaceutical Sciences (DIGIPHARM) (one-year program)
- Master Artificial Intelligence for Public Health (AI4PH) (two-year program)
Science and Technology
- Master Computational and Mathematical Biology (CMB) (two-year program)
- Master of Mechanical Engineering parcours Fluids and Solids (Year 2)
- Master Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies parcours Nanoscale and Quantum Engineering (two-year program)
- Master 2 Instrumentation and Measurement Science for Major Nuclear Research Facilities (Year 2)
- Master of Physics parcours Physics (two-year program)
- Master in Integrative Biology an Physiology parcours from Gene to Pathology (Year 2)
- Master Science and Technology of Agriculture, Food and Environment parcours Vegetal Biology and Environmental Biotechnologies (Year 2)
- Master in Earth and Planetary Sciences, Environment parcours International Master in Geosciences (IMG) (two-year program) Year 1 partially taught in English: level B1 in French recommended
Arts, Letters, Languages, and Humanities
- Master Géographie, Aménagement, Environnement et Développement parcours in Coastal Management and Vulnerabilities (COAST) (two-year program) partially taught in English: level B2/B2+ in French required
- Master Géographie, Aménagement, Environnement et Développement parcours Géomatique et Modélisation Spatiale (GMS) (two-year program) partially taught in English: level C1 in French required
- Master Archéologie, Sciences pour l’Archéologie parcours Master of Maritime and Coastal Archeology (MoMArch) partially taught in English: level B2 in French required
- Master 2 Etudes Islamologiques (E.I.) – Islamologie et Tradition Intellectuelle en Islam level B2 in French required
Browse the list of Master’s programs offered in French in amU’s specialized fields (2027-2028 academic year):
Science and Technology
- Master Mer – Sciences de la Mer (Master 1, two-year program) Level B2 in French required
- Master Biodiversité Ecologie et Evolution (BEE) (Master 1, two-year program) Level B2 in French required
Law
- Master Droit de l’Environnement (Master 1, two-year program) Level C1 in French required
Economics, Geography, Humanities, Law, Management, and Social Sciences
Environmental Studies, Health, Life Sciences, and Science & Technology
Admissions Information
Applications for amU Master’s programs will open in accordance with the « Etudes en France » Platform’s calendar, which will soon be available.
Applications for amU Master’s programs are processed through the « Etudes 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) has been awarded the “Welcome to France” 3 stars label from Campus France, reflecting its strong commitment to supporting international students with high quality services. International welcome desks are available all year-round across five campuses. These desks provide practical assistance and guide students through essential administrative procedures such as opening a bank account, enrolling in health insurance and completing social security registration. In addition, amU’s International Students Helpdesk offers personalized support at every stage of the student journey—from exploring study opportunities and submitting an application to enrolling and settling into life at amU.
Housing support is also comprehensive. International Students may have access to CROUS university residences and welcome officers are available to help with finding suitable accommodation.
Learn more about amU’s student support services and campus here.
Student life at amU is supported by five Campus Student Life Offices (BVE) located across its main campuses in Aix-en-Provence, downtown Marseille, Timone, Luminy, and Étoile, providing students with comprehensive support both on and off campus.
With more than 84,000 students, including 12,000 international students, amU is the largest French-speaking university in the world. Its diverse and welcoming community creates a dynamic environment for learning, research, and campus life.
The university has campuses in nine cities across four departments in southern France, giving students access to a wide variety of cultural, scientific, and outdoor experiences. From the historic charm and artistic heritage of Aix-en-Provence to the vibrant Mediterranean energy of Marseille, as well as the region’s spectacular coastline and mountain landscapes, amU offers an exceptional setting in which to study, explore, and thrive.
