University of St Andrews

At a glance

Aix-Marseille University was established by decree No. 2011-1010 of August 24, 2011. It officially opened on January 1, 2012, replacing the University of Provence, University of the Mediterranean and Paul Cézanne University. Today, as well as being one of the youngest universities in France, it is also the largest in terms of its student body, its faculty and staff, and its budget in the whole of the French-speaking world. These factors combine with the remarkable results already achieved in teaching and research to make Aix-Marseille University a top class higher education and research institution.

Established : 2012
Student Population : 74000
History : Aix-Marseille University was founded in 1409 when Louis II of Anjou, Count of Provence, petitioned the Pisan Antipope Alexander V to establish the University of Provence, making it the fourth-oldest university in France. The institution came into its current form following a reunification of the University of Provence, the University of the Mediterranean and Paul Cézanne University. The reunification became effective on 1 January 2012, resulting in the creation of the largest university in the Francophone world, with about 80,000 students.

Rankings : #387 QS World University Rankings. It is held in high regard by the French government. AMU receives the top level (IDEX) of the French government ‘Excellence Initiative’ funding, making it one of only nine IDEX universities in France.

Overview of Facilities and campus : Aix-Marseille Université (AMU) is the largest multidisciplinary French-speaking university in France, with 80,000 students and nearly 8,000 staff on 5 large campuses of international standards. The university is present in 9 cities and 4 departments of the Southern Region. AMU'S Campuses

Website and links

Website : Exchange Student Webpage

Who can go

Students on degree programmes in the following subject areas may apply to study abroad during their Junior Honours year at Aix-Marseille Université (Aix-Marseille University):

• French

Semesters Available

• Second Semester
• Full Year

Note: Joint Honours students may only apply for a full year abroad if BOTH subjects are listed above. Joint Honours students applying for one semester must seek permission from both Schools.

Study abroad coordinator

Each School has a designated Study Abroad Coordinator.

Semester dates

Semester dates are as follows

2024/5
Semester 1 Sep 2024 to Dec 2024
Semester 2 Jan 2025 to Jul 2025
2025/6
Semester 1 Sep 2025 to Dec 2025
Semester 2 Jan 2024 to Jul 2024

Your studies abroad

Partner Course Catalogue : Courses open to exchange students

See our Credits and Modules Abroad webpage for information on the number of credits we expect students to take at our partner institutions. St Andrews expects students to attend all classes as part of their programme abroad. Assessment methods may vary across partners and could include class participation, continuous assessment in the form of homework and final exams. All courses must be agreed with your Study Abroad Coordinator. See our academic information webpage for further details, as well as information about credit and grade conversion.

Application and selection

This is a School Abroad programme.

Places available

Places available : Places available: 2 full year or 4 semester places

Places available may vary from year to year depending on the exchange balance. Numbers for the following academic year will be confirmed at the information meeting.

Getting there and getting around

Accommodation

Accommodation is not guaranteed. CROUS and the Studapart platform offer accommodation: Accommodation

Please note that St Andrews is unable to guarantee housing at any of our partner institutions. Guidance on finding accommodation abroad is available on the Global Office webpage.

Student services and orientation

AMU offers Welcome Desks, a Buddy Scheme, and an Induction week: Welcome

Please be aware that student support services will be different across all of our partner universities.