Quick Summary
Aix-Marseille University is a public founded in 1409, located in Marseille, France. Ranked #360 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 80000 students including 12% from outside France. Known for strengths in Archaeology, Anatomy & Physiology, Law, it maintains an acceptance rate of 20%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
One of the top public research universities in France with a strong focus on interdisciplinary studies and Mediterranean excellence.
Subject Strengths
ArchaeologyAnatomy & PhysiologyLawMarine ScienceAnthropology
Founded1409
TypePublic
Total Students80000
Intl Students12%
Faculty Ratio20
CampusMulti-campus (Urban)
Campus SizeLarge (over 1,000,000 m2)
Affiliated HospitalsAssistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Marseille (AP-HM)
AccreditationMinistry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, France
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#360
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#301
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#101
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, DUT, Engineering Degrees
Programs
12
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
113
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, France
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate20%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL85
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · January 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · October 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Apply through the Campus France 'Etudes en France' portal early; demonstrate French language proficiency (B2/C1 level).
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
€2,770/yr
per year · EUR
Living Cost
€10,000/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€3,770/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$100
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€13,800/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableEiffel Scholarship, Erasmus+, AMIDEX, CROUS Scholarships
Avg Scholarship$5,000
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, DUT, Engineering Degrees programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Law | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Medicine | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Neurosciences | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Marine Science | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Management | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$45,000
Average Salary After Graduation
85%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong
Industry Connections
CMA CGMAirbusCNRSCEA
Notable Alumni
Adolphe Thiers, Jean-Claude Gaudin, Philippe Séguin
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
SUAPS facilities, Olympic swimming pool access, Stadiums
Student Clubs
Over 200 student associations
Library Resources
60 libraries across the network
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, CIVIS Alliance
Summer Programs
Available