Université d'Aix-Marseille III

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Université d'Aix-Marseille III, also known as Université Paul Cézanne, was renowned for its strong faculties in Law, Political Science, Economics, Management, and Sports Sciences. Established in 1973, it was one of the three universities in the Aix-Marseille metropolitan area before their historic merger in 2012. This merger formed Aix-Marseille Université, now one of France's largest and most comprehensive institutions, where the legacy of Aix-Marseille III continues to thrive within its respective departments. For international students, the unified Aix-Marseille Université offers extensive support, including dedicated international offices, French language courses, and a growing number of English-taught programs, particularly at the Master's level, facilitating a rich academic and cultural immersion in Provence. Its distinctive characteristic was its specialized focus on social sciences and law, contributing significantly to legal and political discourse in the region.

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Paul Cézanne University (also referred to as Paul Cézanne University Aix-Marseille III; French: Université Paul Cézanne Aix-Marseille III; Occitan: Universitat Paulo Cézanne Ais-Marselha III) was a public research university based in the heart of Provence (southern France), in both Aix-en-Provence and Marseille. Opening in 1973, it was one of the three universities in the French region of Provence. Prior to merger, it was part of the Academy of Aix and Marseille, and its weight was considerable in the French university landscape. The university bore the name of Paul Cézanne, a prominent French artist and Post-Impressionist painter, who attended its law school from 1858 to 1861. On 1 January 2012 it merged with the University of Provence and the University of the Mediterranean to become Aix-Marseille University, the youngest, but also the largest in terms of students, budgets and staff in France.

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