Presentation of Aix-Marseille Institute of Technology

The IUT of Aix-Marseille offers degrees in initial training, in alternating courses (apprenticeship or professionalization contract) and in continuing education:

• University Bachelor of Technology (BUT): bac +3
• University Diploma of Technology (DUT): bac +2
• Professional degree: bac +3
• University Diploma or Diploma of Advanced University Studies (DU and DESU)

Please note: the Diplôme Universitaire de Technologie (DUT) has been replaced by the Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie (BUT) in September 2021. However, the DUT will continue to be issued at the student's request at the end of the 2nd year of the BUT.

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IUT studies provide a foundation of academic knowledge that allows students to pursue their studies, and technological skills that prepare them for a career. From the lecture hall to the laboratory, the teaching and professional applications are very varied. Local supervision is the added value of IUTs: the student-teacher ratio (number of students per teacher) is the highest of all French public service higher education programs! This is an opportunity to provide personalized support for success.

Each teaching department constitutes an autonomous pedagogical entity organized around the BUT which offers complementary degrees such as the DUT, professional licenses, university degrees, and any other specific training action. This organization makes it possible to ensure that each student receives the appropriate support according to his or her needs: whether it be in the context of the teaching, which is most often given in small groups; or in the organization of the life of the department, which allows the teachers and the pedagogical secretaries to maintain a permanent dialogue with their students. The IUT is organized into 23 departments that offer 18 GOALS and 43 professional licenses divided into 5 areas.

After high school, study in initial training

for young people looking for a professional training at Bac + 3 level which allows direct professional integration or further studies

for general baccalaureate and technological baccalaureate students, who make up the majority of the first-year BUT classes and who see the courses offered by the IUT as the logical continuation of their high school studies.

After high school, study in a work-study program

At the Aix-Marseille IUT, one student in five is an apprentice. Work-study is a teaching method appreciated by students who wish to achieve the demanding challenge of a double academic and professional success by combining studies and professional experience, with financial autonomy.

All the BUT programs allow students to study in alternation. Some programs offer the entire curriculum as a work-study program, others offer one or two years. The year of the diploma must be included in the work-study contract.

Already studying, changing direction

During your first year of study, it is not too late to change direction! Not very comfortable with their post-bac choices, interested in a new field of study or another type of teaching, many students want to change direction and take advantage of a second chance.

After a Bac+2, choose a professional license

With a BTS or L2, the professional license is the ideal professional diploma to acquire a recognized professional skill that is appreciated by employers: professional integration is 90% six months after graduation!

Already employed, go back to school or retrain through continuing education

By enabling professionals and people undergoing professional retraining to resume their studies, the Aix-Marseille IUT helps active people to adapt to changes in the world of work. Tomorrow's jobs do not yet exist: lifelong learning allows students to change their professional path and consider new careers.

Already in the workplace, for further training

Companies wishing to develop their employees appreciate integrated training solutions that lead to a diploma:

with a Validation of Acquired Experience (V.A.E.) or a Validation of Professional Experience (V.A.P.) to have skills recognized by obtaining a diploma

by obtaining a University Diploma (DU): to follow a professional training course for a few months to deepen one's technical skills or to bring a new skill

or a Certificate of Professional Qualification (C.Q.P.): for professionals who want to adapt their professional skills to the changing work environment