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University of Montpellier
Location: Montpellier (France)
Founded: 1289
Students: 41,000
Ranking: #53 (Europe)
#151 (World)
Listed study programmes: 12
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University of Montpellier

The University of Montpellier, founded in 1289, is one of the oldest universities in the world and a major academic institution in southern France.

Renowned for its strengths in science, technology, medicine, and law, it offers a wide range of programs at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

The university fosters innovation through interdisciplinary research and strong collaborations with industries, particularly in areas like health, environmental sciences, and technology. With a diverse international student body and a strong focus on sustainability, the University of Montpellier is a key player in global education and research.

Inter-Disciplinary & In-Lab graduate programmes:

12 master's and 1 engineering track, taught entirely in English, in distinct disciplines, united by a unique pedagogy.

It aims to introduce students with the world of research within the laboratories attached to the University of Montpellier, and to promote interdisciplinarity around three main thematic pillars: Feed Care and Protect.

Benefits of studying with them:

  • Scholarships available: All students who have not previously studied in France benefit from a scholarship of 600€/month during the first semester of year 1 and first semester of year 2. 
  • Highly-ranked: Top 2 in Ecology according to QS rankings + Leiden ranking, the UM ranks 4th nationally and 203rd internationally.
  • Officially accredited: 2 stars from Campus France for “Bienvenue en France”.
  • Tuition fees: 243€/year for all students.

 

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  • Master’s
    programmes

Masters at the University of Montpellier

Business & Management (1)
  • Management and Sustainable Transition
Engineering & Technology (1)
  • Photonic & Electronic Sensors for Environment and Health
Environment & Agriculture (5)
  • Earth and Water Under Global Change
  • Management and Sustainable Transition
  • Modeling Biological and Environmental Systems
  • Plant & Microbiological Sciences for Agro-environment
  • Quantitative Ecology & Evolution
Medicine & Health (4)
  • Chemistry for Healthcare Protection and Nutrition Applications
  • Digital and Movements Sciences for Human Health
  • Eco-Epidemiology of emerging diseases
  • Sciences for Human Health
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (6)
  • Chemistry for Healthcare Protection and Nutrition Applications
  • Modeling Biological and Environmental Systems
  • Plant & Microbiological Sciences for Agro-environment
  • Quantitative Biology: Molecular Mechanisms of Living Systems
  • Quantitative Ecology & Evolution
  • Sciences for Human Health
Social Sciences (1)
  • Comparative Politics and Public Policy

Rankings

The University of Montpellier belongs to the top 200 universities in the world and the top 100 universities in Europe.

Ranking Year Rank
(in the world)
Rank
(in Europe)
Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities 2024 151 53
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025 351 160
QS World University Rankings 2026 430 189
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Learn more about the University of Montpellier

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Additional information

Tuition fees at the University of Montpellier

 

 

Application deadlines

International Students: Apply on the Etudes en France platform from October until the deadline set by their local Campus France Office.

European Students: Apply on the “Mon Master” website starting from February. 

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