Since its creation, a result of the merger of the three universities of Provence, Aix-Marseille University has been open to the international scene. This institution is currently the largest French-speaking university in the world with 80,000 students, including 11,000 international students.
AMU is ranked among the top 10 universities in France and one of the 200 best in the world according to the Shanghai 2023 Ranking.
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 2019 AMU obtained the Bienvene en France label, which attests to the quality of its welcome services for international students.

Aix-Marseille Université is widely endowed with fundamental, professional and research programmes (Bachelors, Masters, Doctorates, Professional Bachelors, Engineering Diplomas, State Health Diplomas, Bachelor of Technology “BUT”). AMU offers a wide range of high-quality trainings in the main subject areas:

-Arts, Humanities, Languages and Social Sciences
-Law and Political Science
- Economics and Management
- Health
- Science and Technology
- Teaching, Education and Training
- Multidisciplinary.

As an intensive research university Aix-Marseille Université makes a large contribution to the knowledge economy and the dissemination of science, carrying out disciplinary and interdisciplinary fundamental research with societal impact. Aix-Marseille Université is partner with the main actors of national research, such as CNRS, CEA, IRD, INRAE and INSERM, with whom it works tirelessly to contribute to the development of science and research. Witness its structuring around 113 units, 9 research federations, and some fifty accredited platforms. In addition, its 15 interdisciplinary institutes provide the necessary gateways between research and education.
5 major fields are mainly covered:
energy; environmental and universal sciences; life and health sciences; advanced sciences and technologies; and humanities and social sciences. Aix-Marseille Université is also a research-intensive university of international standing. As a result of its dynamic research, AMU reckon on more than 3,400 doctoral students, 39.5% of whom are international, coming from over 100 countries.

Strengths

-A wide range of training courses covering all disciplinary sectors, in convergence with research of excellence recognised at national and international level.
-Strong links with local stakeholders to ensure the professional integration of its graduates and thus contribute to the development of the region.
-Its commitment to better welcoming international students. In 2019, Aix-Marseille Université was awarded the "Bienvenue en France" label for the quality of its services in providing a welcome to international students, making it one of the first 25 institutions in France to receive this label.
-A varied and dynamic student life thanks to the diversity of cultural and sports services offered by the university. Group practices, free artistic workshops, concerts, events and more than 85 sports activities contribute to the well-being of AMU students.  

Where are we located?

Aix-Marseille Université is uniquely located in the heart of Provence. Between the sea and the mountains, AMU has 5 campuses and 58 sites spread over 9 towns and 4 departments in one of the most beautiful regions of the country, the South Region.
The region's attributes contribute to the quality of student life at AMU, with favourable conditions for the development of each student. Wishing to make the most of this richness, Aix-Marseille University offers its students a wide range of activities inviting them to discover it and make it truly their own.