Internationalisation is part of IAE Aix-Marseille Graduate School of Management’s DNA and has guided the School since its foundation in 1955. As a globally oriented institution, The IAE prepares responsible leaders for an interconnected world, fostering cultural diversity, academic excellence, and impactful learning experiences. With over 25% international students and programmes largely taught in English, the Puyricard campus is a vibrant multicultural hub. The School prioritises meaningful and sustainable “Mobility with Purpose,” combining international exposure with responsible travel practices. The IAE also relies on a strong global network of partners and international alliances to enhance research, dual degrees, faculty exchanges, and study abroad opportunities. By welcoming the world on campus and being embedded locally and internationally, The IAE strengthens its global reputation and continues to empower humanistic leadership with a positive impact.
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International business at the heart of IAE's teaching methods
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International network
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English programs
TRAIN MANAGERS WHO ARE COMFORTABLE EVOLVING IN AN INTERNATIONAL CONTEXT
IAE Aix also makes every effort to ensure that its students can improve their language skills with a view to pursuing international careers.
Before the start of the academic year, two intensive seminars in business English and French as a foreign language (FLE) are offered to facilitate integration and refresher courses for many programmes. During the academic year, language courses are offered in certain programmes (English, Italian, Spanish, Chinese and German). Only FLE courses are open to interested international students. The AMUlangues GoFluent platform offers free training in 12 different languages with online resources and the help of Conversational AI.
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International seminars
The IAE offers a wide range of international seminars and electives designed to broaden global perspectives and enhance cross-cultural understanding. Led by visiting professors and experts from around the world, these courses expose participants to diverse business practices, emerging markets and international trends. Many electives are delivered entirely in English, reinforcing our multicultural learning environment.
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Outgoing Exchange Program
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Study Tours
The IAE’s Study Tours and Immersive Weeks provide students with hands-on international experiences. Focused on short, intensive stays in Europe and nearby regions, they combine company visits, cultural insights, and collaborative projects. In line with our commitment to sustainability, long-distance study tours have been relocated closer to Europe to reduce the carbon footprint while still maximizing learning outcomes. Students engage directly with global business environments and local communities, gaining practical knowledge and cross-cultural skills. Immersive Weeks strengthen the IAE’s mission to prepare responsible leaders for a globalised world.
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS
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International Network
Americas
Brazil
IBMEC Rio - Business School
Americas
Brazil
UNIVERSIDADE DE SAO PAULO - FIA School of Economics, Business and Accountancy and UNIVERSIDADE DE SAO PAULO - FIPE Fundacao Instituto de Administraçao (FIA)
Americas
Canada
QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY - School of Business
Americas
Canada
YORK UNIVERSITY - Schulich School of Business
Americas
United States
BENTLEY UNIVERSITY - Boston
Americas
United States
INDIANA UNIVERSITY - Kelley School of Management
Americas
United States
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY - Stern School of Business
Americas
United States
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY - Kellogg School of Management
Asia
China
RENMIN UNIVERSITY OF CHINA - School of Business
Asia
China
SUN YAT-SEN UNIVERSITY - Lingnan (University) College
Asia
China
CEIBS - China Europe International Business School
Asia
India
IIM INDORE (Indian Institute of Management)
Asia
India
IIM TRICHY (Indian Institute of Management)
Asia
India
MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
Asia
India
INDIAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, Hyderabad
Asia
Pakistan
INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - Karachi
Asia
South Korea
KYUNG HEE UNIVERSITY-Graduate School of Pan-Pacific International Studies
Asia
Thaïland
CHULALONGKORN UNIVERSITY - Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration
Asia
Vietnam
CFVG Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
Asia
Vietnam
Foreign Trade University of Hanoi
Asia
Vietnam
Vietnam National University - International School
Europe
Belgium
UNIVERSITEIT GENT - Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
Europe
Belgium
VLERICK BUSINESS SCHOOL
Europe
Czech Republic
UNIVERSITY OF PARDUBICE - Faculty of Economics and Administration
Europe
Estonia
ESTONIAN BUSINESS SCHOOL
Europe
Estonia
TALLINN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY - Tallinn School of Economics and Business Administration
Europe
Finland
HANKEN SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
Europe
Finland
UNIVERSITY OF TURKU - Turku School of Economics
Europe
Germany
FRIEDRICH ALEXANDER UNIVERSITAT ERLANGEN NURNBERG - School of Business and Economics
Europe
Germany
REUTLINGEN UNIVERSITY- ESB Business School
Europe
Germany
UNIVERSITY OF HAMBURG - School of Business, Economics and Social Sciences
Europe
Germany
WHU - Otto-Beisheim School of Management
Europe
Germany
UNIVERSITY OF BAMBERG
Europe
Hungary
BGF - Budapest Business School
Europe
Italy
POLITECNICO DI MILANO - MIP Graduate School of Business
Europe
Italy
UNIVERSITA DELI STUDI DI SALERNO (UNISA)
Europe
Italy
LUISS BUSINESS SCHOOL ROME
Europe
Italy
SDA BOCCONI - School of Management
Europe
Latvia
RISEBA -Riga International School of Ecomomics and Business Administration
Europe
Norway
BI NORWEGIAN BUSINESS SCHOOL
Europe
Norway
NORWEGIAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Europe
Poland
KOZMINSKI UNIVERSITY
Europe
Portugal
UNIVERSIDADE NOVA DE LISBOA - Nova School of Business and Economics
Europe
Russia
RUSSIAN PRESIDENTIAL ACADEMY - Institute of Business Studies
Europe
Slovakia
UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS IN BRATISLAVA
Europe
Spain
EADA Barcelona Business School-
Europe
Spain
UNIVERSIDAD COMPLUTENSE DE MADRID - Facultad de Comercio y Turismo
- Colegio Universitario de Estudios Financieros (CUNEF)Europe
Spain
UNIVERSITY OF CADIZ - Faculty of Economics and ManagemenT
Europe
Sweden
STOCKHOLM SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
Europe
Switzerland
ZHAW - School of Management and Law
Europe
Switzerland
IMD Lausanne
Europe
The Netherlands
TILBURG UNIVERSITY - Tilburg School of Economics and Management (TISEM)
Europe
The Netherlands
ERASMUS UNIVERSITY - Rotterdam School of Management
Europe
The Netherlands
UNIVERSITY OF GRONINGEN - Faculty of Economics and Business
Europe
The Netherlands
RABOUD UNIVERSITEIT NIJMEGEN
Europe
United Kingdom
LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL
The IAE Aix is an active member of prestigious international networks and consortia, connecting top students, faculty, and experts from around the world. This global engagement fuels our culture of internationalisation and a truly multicultural campus. With over 50 partnerships spanning every continent, we deliver cutting-edge management education in a dynamic, interconnected world. These collaborations open doors to joint programmes, exchanges, and global projects. At the IAE, international exposure is not just an opportunity—it’s at the heart of everything we do.
CIVIS
CIVIS is a European alliance of 11 universities united to shape the university of tomorrow. With 470,000 students and 68,000 staff, it promotes innovative learning, research collaboration, and mobility across Europe.
Focused on key global challenges — Health, Cities & Mobility, Climate & Energy, Digital Transformation, Society & Culture — CIVIS develops joint programs, multidisciplinary projects, and new forms of international cooperation.
Its global strategy places the Mediterranean and Africa at the forefront, reinforcing strong partnerships in education, research, and innovation.
EFMD: A Longstanding Commitment to Excellence
The EFMD, a global network of 30,000 management professionals shaping the future of management education. EFMD connects business schools and companies committed to responsible leadership, high-quality standards, and impactful management practices. Accredited EQUIS since 1999, IAE Aix upholds EFMD’s values of community, excellence, impact, and purpose, fostering continuous improvement, meaningful collaboration, and socially responsible management education.
EUROPEAN HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (EHRM) CONSORTIUM
EHRM is a high-quality European consulting program focusing on organizational behavior issues. It provides international consulting experience in the field of human resources management (HRM). The program brings together participants and professors from leading European business schools and universities to provide relevant HRM and consulting skills and conceptual tools through intensive classroom sessions and consulting projects for multinational companies in Europe.
Since its inception, the EHRM program has been a great success with students and multinational companies alike.
The partner universities and schools are University of Cadiz - Faculty of Economics and Management , Spain; Luiss Business School of Rome; Raboud Universiteit Nijmegen, The Netherlands; RISEBA -Riga International School of Economics and Business Administration, Latvia ; University of Bamberg, Germany ; Vlerick Business School, Belgium.
RMEIM: Engaging for a Sustainable Mediterranean Future
IAE Aix is a member of RMEIM, a global, UNESCO-recognized network dedicated to advancing engineering and management education across the Mediterranean. With more than 150 member institutions in 23 countries, RMEIM promotes ethical leadership, social responsibility, and sustainable development.
Through this alliance, IAE Aix contributes to a vibrant community focused on innovation, research, collaboration, and cultural exchange, reinforcing our commitment to shaping responsible leaders for a better world.
the ITP: Shaping Excellence in Management Education
IAE Aix is a proud member of the International Teachers Program (ITP), the world’s leading training program for management educators. Originally created by Harvard Business School and now run jointly with EFMD, the ITP brings together top business schools across North America, Europe, and Asia to advance innovative, high-impact teaching.
As part of this global consortium—including INSEAD, HEC Paris, IMD, CEIBS, ISB, Kellogg, LBS, NYU Stern, SDA Bocconi and the Stockholm School of Economics—IAE Aix contributes to developing the next generation of outstanding, internationally minded management educators.
UArctic: Connecting with the Arctic World
Aix-Marseille University is a partner of UArctic, a Finland-based international network uniting more than 160 universities and research institutions dedicated to Arctic education, research, and sustainable development. Created by the Arctic Council, UArctic fosters collaboration, cultural diversity, and knowledge sharing across circumpolar regions.
Through this partnership, AMU strengthens global cooperation, develops new academic and research opportunities, and engages in key themes shaping the future of the Arctic and its communities.
Aix-Marseille University & Tethys: Building Bridges Across the Mediterranean
Aix-Marseille University is a member of Tethys, a Mediterranean consortium bringing together 87 universities from 21 countries to foster cooperation with Africa and the Middle East. Created in 2000, Tethys promotes scientific, cultural, and technological exchange, encouraging dialogue and collaboration across both sides of the Mediterranean.
Through this network, AMU contributes to a vibrant community committed to shared ideas, mutual understanding, and strengthened academic partnerships.
IAE Aix-Marseille, renowned for its academic excellence, attracts the best international candidates to its programs taught exclusively in English.
We offer six programs taught entirely in English:
MSc 2 International Business
MSc 2 International Finance
MSc 2 Entrepreneurship & Innovation