University alliances and networks
International cooperation is a key focus of Aix Marseille Université’s (amU) international activities.
The university draws on strong international alliances and networks, as well as a wide network of academic and scientific partners across the globe. These collaborations foster the development of joint projects, student and staff mobility, knowledge sharing, and the strengthening of research and education on major global challenges.
Our Academic Alliances and Networks
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amU contacts – Network Coordination
To ensure effective monitoring of activities carried out within these networks, internal contacts have been appointed to coordinate them:
- CIVIS: CIVIS-amU Team: civis@univ-amu.fr
- Téthys: Téthys-amU Team: tethys@univ-amu.fr
- U7+: Cooperation Department, International Relations Office: marie.tredy@univ-amu.fr
- WUT-AMU: Monika FUNG: monika.fung@univ-amu.fr
- UArctic: Strategic Projects and Networks Department, International Relations Office: dri-projects@univ-amu.fr
- UFA: Elsa BOITEL: elsa.boitel@univ-amu.fr
- USTH: Monika FUNG: monika.fung@univ-amu.fr
Our International Partnerships
International Partners
Discover the full list of our partnerships/regions
-> Our partnerships of excellence:
Dual degrees, off-campus programmes, strategic partnerships, alliances and networks...
Setting up an international partnership project
-> Are you a project lead at amU? Find all the resources you need on the intranet!
Further information is available on the dedicated page on the amU intranet:
- tools
- guides
- cooperation portal
-> The Cooperation Department of the International Relations Office (DRI) is here to support you:
University staff wishing to find out more or get involved in these initiatives can contact the Cooperation Department of the DRI for support with their cooperation and partnership development projects.
Contacts – Cooperation Department
Cooperation Department – International Relations Office (DRI)
The Cooperation Department of the International Relations Office supports and coordinates the university’s international cooperation activities. It serves as a designated and preferred point of contact for partner institutions wishing to develop or establish collaborations with amU.
-> Role and responsibilities:
The Cooperation Department is involved at every stage of the establishment and development of international partnerships, working closely with the university’s constituent parts, research units and central services. Its responsibilities include, in particular:
- supporting amU teams in setting up and monitoring international cooperation projects;
- developing, structuring and managing institutional partnerships at an international level;
- participating in leading international fairs and events, such as EAIE, APAIE and NAFSA, to promote amU’s international strategy and enhance its visibility;
- providing tools, guides and support mechanisms for university staff.
-> Team and organisation:
The Cooperation Department team comprises International Cooperation Officers, who act as points of contact for specific geographical regions. Each Cooperation Officer serves as a designated point of contact, able to guide, support and coordinate cooperation projects.
International Training Projects
Setting up an International Training Project
The Strategic Projects and Networks Department of the International Relations Office supports the development of international training projects at all levels (from undergraduate to doctoral) and facilitates their organisation and implementation.
The Cooperation Department provides support for partnership initiatives (framework agreements, exchanges, DPI). The two departments work in tandem to ensure comprehensive support for international projects.
Discover All our Projects
In the Project Pavilion, you can consult details of all the international projects run by Aix Marseille Université, with explanatory sheets setting out the context, partners, objectives and activities.
Europe at amU
Located at the heart of Mediterranean Europe, amU is a major player in higher education, fully committed to European dynamics. Its sustained involvement in the Erasmus+ program, its participation in numerous collaborative research projects on a European scale, and the development of strategic partnerships all contribute to strengthening mobility, innovation and academic influence within its territory and beyond.
Located at the heart of Mediterranean Europe, amU has established itself as a major player in higher education, fully committed to European initiatives. Its ongoing involvement in the Erasmus+ programme, its participation in numerous collaborative research projects at European level, and the development of strategic partnerships all help to strengthen mobility, innovation and academic influence both within its region and beyond.
Erasmus
Erasmus+ is the European Union’s funding programme for education and training for the period 2021–2027.
amU has been actively involved in the Erasmus+ programme since its launch, both in terms of mobility schemes and cooperation initiatives. Erasmus+ projects offer genuine opportunities for developing new international partnerships, particularly within the context of the Civic University of Europe (CIVIS).
Europe and Research
At European level, amU's research strategy is implemented through several types of action:
- Development of institutional research cooperation;
- Active participation in European framework programs (Horizon Europe and European sectoral programs);
- Involvement in numerous other European and international programs.
To find out more
Key International Figures at Aix Marseille Université:
- 12,000 international students
- 1 3-star "Welcome to France" label
- 2,300 outgoing students
- 614 partner institutions in :
- 97 countries, including :
- 317 Erasmus+ partners
- 74 International Partnership Diplomas (IPD)
- 7 Erasmus Mundus masters programs , including :
- 3 coordinated by amU
- 1 WUT-AMU Franco-Chinese Institute
- 22 international laboratories
- Coordination of the CIVIS European University
- Involvement in numerous university networks and consortia
including: Téthys, UArctic and U7+.