Studying at Pharma AMU

The Faculty of Pharmacy of Marseille welcomes international students outside the framework of an exchange program.

We invite applicants to explore the catalog of courses offered by the Faculty of Pharmacy of Marseille to discover the programs, objectives, as well as study and career opportunities for each course.

Here are some practical information to apply to our programs:

Admission Procedure

Step 1: Choose your study program

To learn about the specific requirements of the program you are interested in, we recommend checking our catalog of courses and sending an email to the contact provided in the course description.

Step 2: Application

International students outside the framework of an exchange program must submit their application directly on the Campus France platform, "Études en France."

For countries not listed on Campus France, students must apply through the university application portal eCandidat.

Note: It is mandatory to provide the results of an official French language test (TCF or DELF/DALF).

Step 3: Application Evaluation

A committee will review the application to determine its eligibility. In some cases, students may be invited for an interview and/or language test.

Registration Fees

Registration fees are payable at the time of administrative registration.

European Student

European students pay the same tuition fees as French students:

• Bachelor's: 170 € + 100 € de CVEC*
• Master's: 243 € + 100 € de CVEC*.
• PhD: 380 € + 100 € de CVEC*.

Non-European Student (extracommunity, non-exchange)

For the academic year 2024-2025, Aix-Marseille University has decided to grant partial exemption from tuition fees to non-European students. Thus, they will pay the same fees as French and European students:

• Bachelor's: 170 € + 100 € de CVEC*.
• Master's: 243 € + 100 € de CVEC*.
• PhD: 380 € + 100 € de CVEC*.

*The contribution to student life and campus (CVEC) is mandatory for all students.

Transfers are only possible at the end of the first cycle, which is at the end of the third year corresponding to the validation of the Diplôme de Formation Générale en Sciences Pharmaceutiques. In other cases, the student must pass the first-year common health examination without a guarantee of retaining the years already completed.

The application file must include the following documents:

• A document presenting the content of the studies, translated into French and certified if necessary
• Transcripts indicating at least 180 ECTS credits validated
• Minimum French level B1 (TCF, DALF, DELF valid). Proof of language proficiency is mandatory for all applicants except those of French nationality and those from a country where French is the official language.
• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae

The application files must be submitted to the International Relations and Research Office of the Faculty of Pharmacy at Aix-Marseille University, along with the 2024-2025 Transfer Dossier Form: 

The transfer agreement is conditional upon the validation of the current year.

Regulatory Texts

Article 2 of Decree 2019-11252 of November 4, 2019, concerning access to medical, pharmaceutical, dental, and midwifery training programs:

"Students with degrees, titles, or diplomas validated in a Member State of the European Union, another State party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, the Swiss Confederation, or the Principality of Andorra, which attest to the acquisition of skills and knowledge comparable to those acquired in the first cycle of medical, pharmaceutical, dental, and midwifery training in France, may be admitted to continue their studies in the second cycle of these same programs in France by decision of the president of the host university, after consultation with the director of the medical, pharmaceutical, dental, or midwifery training unit or the component responsible for these programs pursuant to Article L. 713-4.

This application is for individuals who hold a degree in Medicine, Midwifery, Dentistry, or Pharmacy (MMOP) that has been validated, OR who have completed all or part of the studies towards obtaining these degrees in a country other than a member state of the European Union, a state party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, the Swiss Confederation, or the Principality of Andorra, and wish to join health studies for an exemption from certain courses.

• It is prohibited to apply to multiple institutions and/or programs in the same year.
• The right to submit an MMOP application under this decree is limited: no one can benefit from more than two attempts.

Applications

Candidates must send their application file to the Campus France office in the country where the degree has been validated/is being pursued. Click here to find the Campus France office to contact. Applications sent directly to universities will not be considered.

The application file must include the documents listed in the decree of December 13, 2019, as well as documents requested by the institution:

• A sworn statement of a single application:

• A copy of the identity document
• A certified copy with an official translation, if applicable, of the diplomas obtained since the baccalaureate
• Transcripts since the baccalaureate (or equivalent)
• The programs followed and any documents allowing the jury to assess skills and knowledge
• A certificate of enrollment for candidates currently studying
• Proof of a B1 level in French (TCF, DALF, DELF valid). The language proficiency proof is mandatory for all applicants except those of French nationality and those from a country where French is the official language.

Institutions reserve the right to directly request additional documents from candidates that are not specified in the texts.

For exchange students wishing to be accommodated in a Crous university residence, it's necessary to inform the International Relations and Research Office by specifying it on the application form. Your request will be reviewed, and you will be notified of the decision via email.

Numerous accommodation options are available for non-exchange program students, along with detailed procedures for acquiring accommodation (lease signing, home insurance, housing assistance from CAF, etc.), all outlined in the international student guide.

Enrollment in Health Insurance is free and mandatory. It allows international students to benefit from the reimbursement of their healthcare expenses throughout the duration of their studies in France. Learn more >

To facilitate their integration into Aix-Marseille University, international students can enroll in the BuddySystem program developed by ESN.

The principle is simple: connect an international student studying at Aix-Marseille University with a French student to facilitate their integration. Sign up here!

The Service Universitaire des Activités Physiques et Sportives (SUAPS) offers students over 80 sports activities available across Aix-Marseille University.

For more information, contact SUAPS - TIMONE Campus: suaps-timone@univ-amu.fr 

The Mission Handicap at Aix-Marseille University welcome and assist students with physical, sensory, or psychological disabilities, dyslexia, or long-term disabling health conditions. They offer tailored support measures throughout the student's academic journey, including accommodations for studies and exams.

To benefit from these services, please contact the Mission Handicap - TIMONE Campus: dvec-bve-mh-campus-timone@univ-amu.fr 

The Service pour le Respect et l’Égalité is an internal service dedicated to preventing and combating all forms of harassment, gender-based and sexual violence, and discrimination.

The service offers students, as well as administrative and teaching staff, a place for listening, prevention, and intervention, all conducted with kindness and confidentiality.

Any member of Aix-Marseille University, whether a victim or witness, can report incidents related to discrimination, harassment, or violence.

For more information, please contact the Service pour le Respect et l’Égalité: respect-egalite@univ-amu.fr

AE2P : Association des Étudiants en Pharmacie de Provence

AMIPBM : Association Marseillaise des Internes en Pharmacie et Biologie Médicale

ALEE Marseille : Association de Liaison Étudiants Entreprises

JPM : Junior Phocéenne du Médicament

You will find specialized collections in pharmacy and pharmacology at the pharmacy library.

• On the 1st floor: applied sciences to medicine (chemistry), medical sciences (anatomy, physiology, oncology, specialties, etc.), botany, pharmacology, and medical specialties. Next to the reception: general culture and TOEIC preparation. In the intern room: books for pharmacy intern preparation.
• On the 2nd floor: professional resources for librarians, collections from the School of Journalism.

The library offers an excellent collection in botany and pharmacology, following a documentation policy based on the research laboratories of the Faculty of Pharmacy.

The library keeps its older collections in storage, with indirect access, covering all pharmaceutical fields.

Opening hours: 

Monday to Friday 

8:00 AM - 7:30 PM

For more information: BU Pharma

International students have the same status as French students. With their student card, they have access to university libraries and dining facilities, as well as numerous discounts (cinemas, museums, theaters, concerts, festivals, etc.).

For exchange students wishing to be accommodated in a Crous university residence, it's necessary to inform the International Relations and Research Office by specifying it on the application form. Your request will be reviewed, and you will be notified of the decision via email.

Numerous accommodation options are available for non-exchange program students, along with detailed procedures for acquiring accommodation (lease signing, home insurance, housing assistance from CAF, etc.), all outlined in the international student guide.

Throughout the year, we organize cultural activities in Marseille and its surroundings, such as:

• Guided tours of the main tourist sites in Marseille and its surroundings
• Boat trips to the Château d'If and the Frioul Islands
• Visits to museums
• Karaoke nights

We provide personalized support to all international students:

• Administrative procedures: assistance with visa/residence permit applications, health insurance/Carte Vitale, and housing assistance applications (CAF).
• Academic support: assistance with the creation of Learning Agreements.
• Accommodation: assistance with booking accommodation in CROUS residences, subject to availability.