Exchange: Aix-Marseille University
Aix-Marseille University (AMU) is the largest multidisciplinary university in the French-speaking world, with 80,000 students. It has 5 major campuses and a presence in 9 different cities. Though its current iteration is one of the youngest universities in France, the Aix-Marseille university dates back to the 1400’s. It offers a large variety of quality education in all fields of study. Awarded the Initiative of Excellence label (Idex) in 2016, AMU is an intensive research university joining the ranks of prestigious universities worldwide. Notable alumni include Émile Eddé, Gaston Defferre, Adolphe Thiers, and Pravind Jugnauth.
Aix-Marseille Brochure (PDF)
Credit Equivalency: 60 Credits = 5.0 UofT FCE
Available Courses: Check here.
Housing: On-campus housing is not guaranteed. Please find more information here.
Location
Country(ies):
France
City: Marseille
Institution: University
Status
Accepting Applications: Yes
Timeline: Fall (Sep-Dec), Winter (Jan-Jun), Full-Year (Sep-Jun)
Run By: CIE
For Credit: Yes
Deadlines:
Fall/Full Year Deadline: January 14, 2026
Winter Deadline: April 8, 2026
Details
Language of Study:
English, French
Level of Study: Undergrad, Graduate
Subjects Available at Host:
All
Program Type: Study
Tuition & Incidentals: Paid to UofT
Program Fees: No fee
Funding: IE Award
Eligibility
Schools/Faculties:
Applied Science and Engineering (Undergrad), Arts and Science (St. George, Undergrad), UTM (Undergrad), UTSC (Undergrad), Faculty of Information (Undergrad), Faculty of Music, John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design, Kinesiology and Physical Education (Undergrad), School of Graduate Studies
Requirements:
Minimum CGPA: 2.7
Language requirement: depending on course selection, a B1 level in French for regular French courses is highly recommended and level B2 may be required for some select courses.
