Aix-en-Provence Campus

A Campus of Excellence in Provence

Located in Aix-en-Provence, the ESTP Aix campus welcomes apprentices in Public Works within the facilities of the Aix campus of Arts et Métiers (ENSAM). This site represents ESTP’s presence in Southern France and offers an environment conducive to learning, student life, cohort dynamics, and strong connections with regional companies.

Welcome to the Aix-en-Provence Campus – Your Keys to Getting Started

The campus is easily accessible from Marseille and throughout the Southern region (Aix-en-Provence TGV station, Marseille-Provence airport, and major road networks).

Renowned for its historic center, lively squares, and vibrant student life, Aix-en-Provence offers an ideal environment for studying and daily living.

On-campus and nearby accommodation

Aix-en-Provence offers a wide range of student housing options:

Student residences and private rentals in Aix and surrounding areas
Shared accommodation options organized by students
Temporary housing solutions during on-campus sessions (apart-hotels, etc.)

On-site dining

Break areas near classrooms
Dining options in Aix-en-Provence (university restaurant adjacent to ENSAM, snack bars, restaurants) available during breaks

Learning at the Heart of Public Works

The Aix-en-Provence campus provides a demanding and professionally oriented academic environment, directly aligned with current infrastructure challenges: ecological transition, low-carbon construction, territorial development, mobility, safety, and site performance.

A Field-Oriented Teaching Approach

Courses, projects, case studies, and guest lectures from industry experts, supported by long-standing partnerships with professional laboratories (Cerema, etc.)
Project-based learning (both individual and team-based) grounded in real construction-site scenarios
Regular exchanges with ECIR and regional partner companies (site visits, participation in conferences and professional forums)

A Vibrant, Engaged, and Inspiring Campus

At the Aix-en-Provence campus, small cohort sizes foster close connections and strong class identity. The apprenticeship rhythm strengthens ties with companies. Apprentices benefit from an environment conducive to focus, exchange, and success.

Student Life and Engagement

Key cohort events (welcome sessions, company meetings, conferences)
Collective projects, workshops, and educational challenges (Student Union, sports associations, charitable initiatives, etc.)
Opportunities for student engagement through partner campus structures and strong support from the City of Aix-en-Provence

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A Campus at the Heart of a Thriving Ecosystem

The Aix-en-Provence campus is embedded in a dynamic economic and academic environment in the Southern region, close to major infrastructure and development stakeholders. It fosters interaction between:

Apprentices
Teaching teams
Public Works companies and institutional partners

This network stimulates collaborative projects, pedagogical innovation, and lasting professional relationships, particularly through the strategic partnership with ECIR.

The region is highly conducive to employment opportunities, notably in petrochemicals (Etang de Berre area), aerospace (Airbus headquarters), nuclear energy (ITER project in Cadarache), steel industry (ArcelorMittal), and maritime and port works (Grand Port Maritime de Marseille, France’s leading freight port). These sectors require continuous, high-tech territorial development and infrastructure projects.