International University Diploma (DU)

Presentation of the International University Diploma

Aix Marseille Université's first University Diploma dedicated to promoting students' international commitment, its objectives are to :

  • Recognize their ability to mobilize and adapt their knowledge and skills, both disciplinary and cross-disciplinary, in a variety of cultural contexts
  • Consolidate the international dimension of their academic and/or personal careers, through the development of specific international knowledge and skills.

The DU International is a reinforced course that complements students' initial training. It is available free of charge.

Public and prerequisites

The DU International is aimed at students already enrolled in a course at Aix Marseille Université, regardless of their course of study.

However,a few prerequisites are required:

  • be enrolled in a L2 / BUT 2 or M1 course
  • Demonstrate a marked interest in international affairs
  • Proof of experience abroad and/or in an international context.

Duplication structure

Assessment procedures :
  • Validation of activities eligible for the DU International is carried out via a study contract.
  • Validation of this diploma entitles the holder to 24 ECTS credits.
  • Validation of prior learning (VAC) may be granted as part of this diploma.

/ Please note : Validation des Acquis (VAC) may only be granted to students who have completed activities or courses (for which no ECTS credits have been awarded and which correspond to the expectations of the program) between the time they obtained their baccalauréat and the time they enter the program.

Pace :
  • Students must complete the entire diploma within a maximum of 2 years.
  • The International DU must be taken within the same study cycle: it is not possible to start the diploma in the bachelor's program and finish it in the master's program.

Activities eligible for DU

The DU International officially recognizes and valorizes students' experience:

  • Carried out abroad or in an international context
  • Carried out during their studies at Aix Marseille Université or before, after the baccalauréat.

/Please note : activities for which ECTS credits have already been awarded as part of another degree cannot be credited in the DU International.

Applications

Applications must be made online, directly on the eCandidat platform.

/Please note: applications must be submitted between October 1 and November 28, 2025.

Reminder : registration for the DU must be in L2 / BUT2 or M1!

Useful links

Contacts

📧 dri-du-international@univ-amu.fr 

You can also contact your campus mobility manager!

Documents to download

Some examples of eligible activities:

  • Stays abroad: study visits, internships abroad, gap years, etc.
  • Short, hybrid or distance learning mobility: BIP, season schools, MOOCs, online training courses, etc.
  • Internationalcommunity involvement
  • Intercultural activities: language cafés, sponsoring an international student, etc.
  • Extralanguage courses

This list is indicative and not exhaustive.

Adapt knowledge to different cultural contexts (BCC1) :

> Apply knowledge in a variety of dynamic contexts
> Develop the ability to adapt the use of knowledge, to find creative solutions and to communicate taking into account linguistic, social and behavioral differences.

Recognized skills and knowledge

Adapt skills to different cultural contexts (BCC2):

> Identify the fundamental principles of their field of study and apply them in culturally diverse contexts.
> Stimulate creativity and the ability to find innovative solutions by confronting one's discipline with new challenges and cultural perspectives.
> Acquire an understanding of cultural norms, values and practices in order to interact more effectively.
> Develop the ability to work collaboratively in multicultural teams, valuing diversity of perspectives and skills.