Applying to Aix-Marseille Université goes through a unique portal: eCandidat. The platform centralizes the submission of applications, the tracking of applications, and the responses from the academic committees. Each program (Bachelor’s 2, Bachelor’s 3, professional Bachelor’s, Master’s) opens its applications on its own specific date. Missing the schedule or neglecting a document can result in losing an entire semester.
eCandidat Aix-Marseille Calendar: Different Dates Depending on the Program
The first common mistake is to look for a single opening date. There isn’t one. The university publishes a separate calendar for each level and field.
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For the 2026 academic year, openings are staggered over several months. Master’s and professional Bachelor’s programs in alternating formats can open as early as February. Bachelor’s 2 and 3 in sciences open in April. Master’s 2 in-person programs also follow in early April, while the CPGE exemption for reorientation only opens in May.
Have you found a program that interests you? Go directly to the “Training Offer” tab on the eCandidat AMU portal. Each program sheet displays its own opening and closing dates. Rely solely on this sheet, not on a generic calendar found elsewhere.
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Consulting the guide to register on eCandidat Aix-Marseille allows you to verify the complete procedure before starting.
Creating an Account and eCandidat AMU Profile: What Really Blocks You
Creating an account itself takes a few minutes. You provide a valid email address, receive an activation link, and then access your space. The difficulty lies afterward.
The personal profile is not just an identity form
eCandidat requires precise information about your background: attended institutions, degrees obtained, year of graduation, current curriculum. Any inconsistency between the entered profile and the supporting documents will result in the application being returned.
Two cases regularly cause blocks:
- A reorienting student who forgets to mention their current curriculum in the profile. The system does not connect this with the transcripts submitted later.
- An international candidate who enters a foreign diploma without the exact wording on the translated certificate. The manager cannot validate the correspondence.
- A candidate who uses a temporary or rarely checked email address, then misses notifications about missing documents.
Take the time to complete each field of the profile while keeping your documents in view. This step conditions everything else.
Supporting Documents on eCandidat: Quality Over Quantity
The submission of documents is entirely digital. No postal sending is required. You upload each document in the requested format (usually PDF), directly from your candidate space.
Expected Documents Depending on the Profile
The list varies from one program to another, but a common core almost always recurs:
- Valid identity document (national identity card or passport).
- Transcripts from the last two academic years or the baccalaureate if you are in your first year of Bachelor’s.
- CV and cover letter tailored to the targeted program, not a generic template.
- Degree certificate or enrollment certificate for the current curriculum.
- For international candidates: sworn translation of diplomas and proof of French proficiency (C1 level often required).
An incomplete application or one with non-compliant documents will be returned. The manager checks completeness and format before forwarding to the committee. An unreadable scan or an overly large file is enough to delay the review of your application.
The Trap of the Number of Wishes
eCandidat Aix-Marseille limits the number of wishes per candidate. This cap varies by component. Some allow three wishes, others five. Check the maximum number of wishes on the sheet of each component before confirming your choices.
Formulating too few wishes reduces your chances. Formulating default wishes, without real motivation, is evident in the letter and CV. It is better to target two or three programs that align with your background.
eCandidat Jury Decisions: Understanding Possible Responses
Most guides stop at “admitted” or “refused.” The reality is more nuanced. An academic committee can make several types of decisions on eCandidat.
A “conditional favorable” opinion means that admission remains contingent on providing a supplementary document or obtaining the current diploma. This is neither a refusal nor a definitive admission. You must respond within the indicated timeframe, otherwise the spot is released.
Another often overlooked point: an accepted application on eCandidat does not equate to administrative registration. After the favorable opinion, there remains a separate step to finalize registration at Aix-Marseille Université (payment of fees, submission of student card, activation of ENT account).
Monitor your candidate space daily during the review period. Email notifications are not always instantaneous, and response times can be short.
The eCandidat Aix-Marseille procedure relies on a precise sequence: identifying the specific dates for each program, completing a profile consistent with your supporting documents, submitting a complete application on the first attempt, and then responding quickly to each jury decision. Missing just one of these steps delays the entire academic year.