Aix-Marseille Université (AMU) is now the largest French-speaking university by number of students, staff and budget. AMU received the “initiative of excellence” certification in 2016 and is now an intensive research university with international standing and strong local roots. Since 6 January 2020, the university has been led by Professor Eric Berton.
Three key dates in the life of the university...
From late 19th century to 1968
All faculties grouped together within the university of Aix-Marseille, chaired by the Académie Chancellor
1970-1973
Creation of the universities of Aix-Marseille I, II and III
1 January 2012
Creation of Aix-Marseille Université
A multi-disciplinary university
Our multi-disciplinary university organises teaching and research around five disciplinary sectors:
Arts, Literature, Languages and Humanities - Law and Political Science - Economics and Management - Health - Science and Technology
Key figures about the University...
80,000
Students including
10,000
International Students
8,000
Staff including
4,400
Lecturers and researchers
€720 M
Budget
5 Large campuses in line with international standards
Net floor area: 820,000 m²
18
Faculties, Schools, Institutes
122
Research structures including
113
Research units
18
University libraries
78
Laboratory, faculties, school libraries
15
Inter-disciplinary Institutes
12
Doctoral schools
3,400
PhD students
910
Degrees including
178 Bachelor programmes
321 Master programmes
8 Engineering degrees
And much more...
Welcome to Aix-Marseille Université
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