Aix-Marseille University Prebachelor Programme

Institution Introduction

Aix-Marseille University (AMU) is France’s largest multidisciplinary university, with five internationally recognized campuses, 80,000 students, and 8,000 faculty and staff. It is a research-intensive university with 122 research institutes affiliated with major national research organizations.

Founded in 1409 by Louis II, Count of Provence, AMU was restructured in 2012, merging:

· Provence University (Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences)

· Mediterranean University (Science, Medicine, and Technology)

· Paul Cézanne University (Law, Economics, and Management)

Rankings & Reputation

· 2024 Shanghai ARWU Global Ranking: 101st place

· 5 Nobel Prize Winners, 2 Pulitzer Prize Winners, 4 César Award Winners

Available Majors

AMU’s Economics programme provides a strong foundation in economic theory and quantitative analysis, covering Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Econometrics, Finance, and Public Policy.
Students may also participate in international exchange and dual-degree programmes with institutions such as Kent University (UK) and Ca' Foscari University of Venice (Italy).

Aix-Marseille University Prebachelor Timeline

· February – April 2025 – Interview Preparation

· April 2025 – AMU Admission Interview (in English)

· May 2025 – Admission Notification

· July 2025 – January 2026 – Domestic Prebachelor Programme (French & Career Planning)

· March – June 2026 – Intensive Courses (French, IELTS, Bachelor-Level Courses, Career Guidance)

· May 2026 – French Language Test (French Consulate)

· June 2026 – High School Graduation & Visa Application

· September 2026 – Start of Prebachelor Programme at AMU

· September 2027 – Start of Bachelor's Degree at AMU (3-Year Programme)