Aix-Marseille Université

Aix-Marseille University (AMU) is one of the largest public universities in France and among the most prominent in Europe. Founded in 1409, it is one of the oldest institutions in the Francophone world.

The university enrolls over 80,000 students, including 10,000+ international students from 120+ countries, and employs 8,000+ staff members. AMU operates across 5 major campuses in southern France and hosts 130+ research units in collaboration with leading organizations such as CNRS, INSERM, and CEA.

In global rankings, AMU is placed #428 worldwide in the QS World University Rankings 2026, positioning it among the top ~30% of universities globally. It is particularly recognized for its strengths in law, political science, medicine, and natural sciences.

AMU produces thousands of research publications annually and is actively engaged in international collaborations with 500+ partner institutions worldwide, reinforcing its role as a major hub for innovation, academic excellence, and global research impact.