Centrale Marseille

Marseille, France World Rank #622

Overview

English Name: Centrale Marseille
Control Type: Public
World Rank: #622
Rank in France: #20
Centrale Marseille academic facilities
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Based in Marseille, France, Centrale Marseille is a public institution that functions as a higher-education provider within France.

Teaching at Centrale Marseille covers master's and doctoral programmes, delivered through several faculties. The institution maintains a focused programme catalogue spanning undergraduate and postgraduate routes.

Centrale Marseille's standing — captured by #622 globally and #20 within France — places it within France's academic hierarchy. The institution participates in France's academic ecosystem alongside other higher-education providers.

Location & Contact

Where to find Centrale Marseille, plus its phone, email, website, and social media links. Confirm the published channels here are current before sending application materials.

Address: 38, rue Frédéric Joliot Curie
Postal Code: 13013
Map:
Phone: 0491054545
Social Media:

Academic Details

Centrale Marseille at the institutional level: enrolment, staffing, and accreditation summary. Accreditation has expiry and renewal cycles worth checking on the awarding body site for currency.

Academic Year: September to June (September-February; March-June)
Accrediting Agency: Engineering Titles Commission (CTI); Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation
Admission Requirements: Competitive entrance examination at the end of a two-year undergraduate course in maths, physics and chemistry (Classes Préparatoires).

Degrees

Centrale Marseille offers degrees across multiple levels. Full-time, part-time, and sandwich (with placement year) modes change total time commitment and total cost meaningfully.

Master's 12 programs

Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.

  • Applied Mathematics
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Law
  • Management
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Nuclear Engineering
  • Physics
Doctoral 4 programs

Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.

  • Chemistry
  • Engineering
  • Natural Sciences
  • Physics
Other 7 programs
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Marine Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Physics

Faculties & Divisions

The teaching faculties at Centrale Marseille and what each covers. Department-funded scholarships sit alongside institution-wide ones and often have less competition for the available awards.

Optical Science and Technology (Research Division) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Computer Graphics
  • Microwaves
  • Optics
  • Physics
  • Surveying and Mapping

Common Career Paths

  • Research Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Applied Physics (School) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Applied Physics
  • Engineering
  • Physics

Common Career Paths

  • Physicist
  • Research Scientist
  • Data Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Engineering (School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Engineering

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Programs Offered

Centrale Marseille's degree-level programme breakdown, with search. Industry-sponsored programmes often have bonded service or employment commitments — read the terms before accepting any sponsored place.

Bachelor's Degree

5 programmes

Centrale Marseille's 5 programmes at this tier lead to a bachelor's qualification, the first full degree most students pursue and the usual prerequisite for master's-level entry.

Rejoindre le Bachelor ingénierie responsable et transformations digitales General Engineering
Engineers for Smart Cities Arts, Design & Architecture
Environmental Engineering Environmental Engineering
Biomedical Engineering Bio & Biomedical Engineering
Licence MPCI

Master's Degree

28 programmes

At postgraduate taught level, Centrale Marseille runs 28 programmes. These master's degrees suit applicants ready to concentrate on a narrower field than their bachelor's covered.

Master Informatique Informatique Computer Sciences
Master Mathématiques appliquées, statistique Mathématiques appliquées, statistique Applied Mathematics & Statistics
Master Physique Physique Physics & Astronomy
Master Économie Économie Economics
Master Ingénierie des systèmes complexes Ingénierie des systèmes complexes Industrial & Systems Engineering
Master STAPS : ingénierie et ergonomie de l'activité physique STAPS : ingénierie et ergonomie de l'activité physique Sport and Exercise Science
Master Génie des procédés et des bio-procédés Génie des procédés et des bio-procédés Chemical Engineering
Master Traitement du signal et des images Traitement du signal et des images Physics & Astronomy
Master Mécanique Mécanique Mechanical Engineering
Master Chimie Chimie Chemistry
Master Mathématiques et applications Mathématiques et applications Mathematics
Master Génie mécanique Génie mécanique Mechanical Engineering
Mécanique Mechanical Engineering
Informatique Computer Sciences
Génie mécanique Mechanical Engineering
Mathématiques et applications Mathematics
Chimie Chemistry
Traitement du signal et des images Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Génie des procédés et des bio-procédés Chemical Engineering
Ingénierie des systèmes complexes — Environmental Engineering General Engineering
STAPS : ingénierie et ergonomie de l'activité physique General Engineering
Ingénierie des systèmes complexes — Biomedical Engineering General Engineering
Économie Economics
Physique Physics & Astronomy
Mathématiques appliquées, statistique Mathematics
Mastère Spécialisé® Ingénierie Marine et Éolien Offshore General Engineering
Mastère Spécialisé® Cybersécurité Industrie et Défense Cyber Security
Doubles diplômes, césure et masters

How to apply to Centrale Marseille

Step-by-step guidance for applying to Centrale Marseille, covering the typical sequence from programme selection to admissions follow-up.

  1. 1
    Find a programme that fits your goals

    Centrale Marseille's catalogue includes 33 programmes. Browse by level, identify candidates matching your prior qualifications, and note their entry requirements for the next step.

  2. 2
    Confirm you meet the requirements

    Entry requirements vary by programme and degree level. Verify academic minimums, language tests (if international), and any additional documents required for Centrale Marseille's admissions process.

  3. 3
    Assemble your application package

    Typical documents include academic transcripts, identity proof (passport or national ID), language proficiency test scores, a personal statement or motivation letter, and recommendation letters. International applicants should account for translation and notarisation time.

  4. 4
    Submit your application

    Submit your completed application through Centrale Marseille's official website at www.centrale-mediterranee.fr. Most institutions use an online portal — register an account, complete the application form, and upload your prepared documents. Keep copies of all submissions and confirmation receipts.

  5. 5
    Contact admissions and follow up

    Follow up to confirm your application was received and is being processed. Reach the institution by phone at 0491054545. Admissions teams may request interviews or additional documents — respond promptly to keep your application active.

Frequently Asked Questions about Centrale Marseille

A short Q&A covering Centrale Marseille's essentials — founding, location, scale, ranking, and academic structure.

In which city is Centrale Marseille?

Centrale Marseille is based in Marseille, France.

Is Centrale Marseille public or private?

Centrale Marseille operates as a public institution.

What is Centrale Marseille's ranking?

Centrale Marseille holds rank #622 globally and #20 in France.

What programmes are available at Centrale Marseille?

Programmes at Centrale Marseille cover master's and doctoral programmes.

Is Centrale Marseille officially recognised?

Centrale Marseille is accredited by Engineering Titles Commission (CTI); Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation.

What is Centrale Marseille's official website?

Centrale Marseille's official website is www.centrale-mediterranee.fr.

Top-Ranked Universities in France

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