Master Mathématiques et applications, parcours : Mathématiques fondamentales at Aix-Marseille University

Programme overview

Taught jointly with partner institutions, a high-level mathematics M2 initiating students to research to prepare future doctoral students, while keeping options for teaching careers or industry. It is a fairly general research-oriented M2 in fundamental mathematics, with two student seminars and a research internship forming most of semester 2.

Faculty: Faculté des Sciences, Aix-Marseille Université | Duration: M2 (second year of master) | Study mode: full-time; French | Location: Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

What you will study

2026-2027 semester 1: Riemann surfaces, Algebraic topology, Commutative algebra and algebraic geometry, Representations of compact groups. Semester 2 (theme algebraic topology): Introduction to (co)homology, Simplicial sets and homotopy theory. Two student seminars and a research internship.

Career pathways

Doctoral studies in mathematics, with possible reorientation to teaching or industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Faculty of Sciences, Master 2 applications: candidates apply through eCandidat; non-EU nationals residing in a country on the Études en France list (including Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Cameroon, Senegal and others) apply through Études en France. Applications are examined by the faculty's pedagogical committee only when complete.

Requirements published at faculty level.

International applicants: EUR 3,950 a year (2026/2027). Differentiated registration fee for non-EU students (Master level); exemptions apply for French-government scholars, cooperation-agreement students, refugees and others listed on the page; 75% partial exemption possible within a quota Source

Duration: M2 (second year of master)

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