Study in Aix-en-Provence

Provence's elegant student town — sun-drenched, walkable, and connected to Marseille's career opportunities.

Students

40,000+

Monthly Budget

€1,050

Studio Rent

€900/mo

Safety Rating

6/10est.

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Overview

Total Students

40,000+

International %

~15%

Safety Rating

6/10 (Numbeo safety index: ~58)est.

City vibeElegant, sunny, Provençal charm, slower pace

English programs✅ Available — see universities section

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Housing & Cost of Living

Studio rent

€900/mo

Avg. unfurnished

Shared room

€450–650/mo

Colocation

Monthly budget

€1050

All-in estimate

CAF aid

€100–300

Housing benefit

Best neighborhoods

Cours MirabeauMazarinLes AlléesJas de Bouffan

💡 CAF tip: Apply for CAF housing benefit as soon as you have a signed lease. Students from most countries are eligible for €100–300/month.

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Universities & Tuition

EU tuition

€178/yr

Public universities

Non-EU tuition

€2895/yr

Différenciation tarifaire

Main Universities

🏛 Aix-Marseille Université (80,000 students — shared with Marseille)

Grandes Écoles

Sciences Po AixKEDGE Business School (Aix campus)École Centrale Marseille

Best fields

LawPolitical ScienceArtsLanguagesBusiness

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Transport & Getting Around

Student pass

€8.3/mo

With student discount

Regular pass

€30/mo

Without discount

Bike-friendly

Yes ✅

Vélo'in bike-share

Airport connectionMarseille Provence airport 30 min; TGV Aix to Paris 3 hrs

Bike-shareVélo'in bike-share

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Work & Visa

Part-time work allowance

964 hrs/year (~18.5 hrs/wk)

Applies to all student visa holders in France

Visa typeLong-stay student visa + residence permit

Job marketMedium — connected to Marseille market; luxury, tourism, legal

Internship sceneModerate — closer to Marseille for corporate opportunities

📋 Visa tip: Apply for your long-stay student visa (VLS-TS) through Campus France in your home country. After arrival, validate it online via the ANEF portal — no prefecture appointment needed.

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International Experience

Students

40,000+

International %

~15%

Safety

6/10 (Numbeo safety index: ~58)est.

English programsYes — Sciences Po Aix (English track), KEDGE

City vibeElegant, sunny, Provençal charm, slower pace