History
For the past 800 years, the University of Montpellier (UM) has strived to address scientific and societal challenges.With 16 schools and institutes, and 78 research structures, UM brings together a vast community of knowledge ranging from science, technology, medicine, pharmacy, physical and sports activities, to law, political science, economics and management.
Education
The University of Montpellier provides multidisciplinary educational programs and courses, from medicine, biology, chemistry, agro-environment and engineering sciences to political science, business, law and economics.
UM works closely with the job market stakeholders, and provides guidance to students to help them build their customized university and professional project.
Studying at UM give you the opportunity to prepare for tomorrow’s careers in a world where fields of knowledge application are constantly evolving.
Research
UM provides its researchers with the required technological platforms and facilities for cutting-edge research.
It works in partnership with the Montpellier University Hospital, which ranks 6th in France, and the Nîmes University Hospital, as well as with numerous research institutions represented in Montpellier including CNRS, INSERM, INRA, CIRAD, IRD, INRIA, IRSTEA, CEA, IFREMER, and BRGM.
University of Montpellier Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to University of Montpellier. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2025
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Ashinaga Africa Initiative
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Excellence scholarship Bachelor - Bilingual classes - French Embassy in Laos
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
The Smooth Movers Scholarships
Merit-based
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
École de Management Appliqué Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
8200 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
EDHEC High Honours Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3600 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship Foundation Rhineland-Palatinate
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
EDHEC Bourse de l’Espoir
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
15 Oct 2025
Haniel Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
EDHEC Excellence Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
EDHEC Sport Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
EDHEC Giving - Laurent Freixe Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
30 Oct 2025
Charpak Exchange
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
649 EUR
Deadline
01 Feb 2026
Hans-Böckler-Stiftung Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
300 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Franco-German University: DFH Mobility Grant for Students of the DFH Study Programmes
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
4500 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
International Mobility Scholarships for EDHEC students
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Livinfrance Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Livinfrance Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2025
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Ashinaga Africa Initiative
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Excellence scholarship Bachelor - Bilingual classes - French Embassy in Laos
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
The Smooth Movers Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
École de Management Appliqué Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
8200 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
EDHEC High Honours Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3600 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship Foundation Rhineland-Palatinate
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
EDHEC Bourse de l’Espoir
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
15 Oct 2025
Haniel Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
EDHEC Excellence Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
EDHEC Sport Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
EDHEC Giving - Laurent Freixe Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
30 Oct 2025
Charpak Exchange
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
649 EUR
Deadline
01 Feb 2026
Hans-Böckler-Stiftung Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
300 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Franco-German University: DFH Mobility Grant for Students of the DFH Study Programmes
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
4500 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
International Mobility Scholarships for EDHEC students
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Livinfrance Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Livinfrance Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
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University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2024
151
2023
151
2022
151
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2025
351 -50
2024
301
2023
301
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2025
448 -66
2024
382 119
2023
501
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2025
-
2024
218 -24
2023
194
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Student services
A community outreach network has been set up to make university life as easy as possible. Offices for information, integration and career guidance services, international relations, physical and sports activities as well as preventive medicine and health promotion allow for proximity within the university community.
Housing services
The CROUS offers accommodation in university dormitories and residences. Dormitories monthly rent ranges from about €15 to €380 depending on the level of comfort. Students coming in the framework of an exchange programme get priority.
Library services
The library is open to students from the two universities of Montpellier in the fields of Science, Health, Law and Political Science, Economics and Management, Humanities, Languages, Social Sciences. Access is free and open to all on-site consultation. Registration allows the loan of documents and access to many services.
Campus life
Located right at the heart of Montpellier, UM’s various sites advocate a university life that is fully integrated in the urban fabric. All sites are located near Tramway 1 line and 4 line and form a real campus network.
Ranking as the 3rd French city where it is pleasant to study, Montpellier enjoys exceptional advantages: 300 days of sun per year, easy access to the sea (15 minutes’ drive) and France’s largest pedestrian city center.
Sports facilities
- Team Sports: Basket-ball, Soccer, Handball, Rugby, Volley-ball.
- Other Sports: Badminton, Tennis, Table tennis, Fitness, Jogging, Bodybuilding, Yoga, Step, Aïkido, English boxing, French boxing, Judo, Karate, Tae kwon do, Contemporary Dance(limited places), Modern’ jazz, Rock, Salsa, Athletics, Climbing (limited places), Golf, Swimming, Mountain Bike.
Student clubs
- Association Carabine Montpelliéraine.
- Speech and Language Therapy Students' Association (DIS-LALIE)
- AS Médecine Montpellier (ASMM)
- Association du Tutorat Santé de Montpellier (ATSM)
- Montpellier Association of Orthoptic Students (AMEO)
- Montpellier Association of Midwifery Students (AMESF)
Accreditation
In 2005, IAE of Montpellier was first accredited with “Qualicert” certification by SGS Multinational accreditation agency, a tool for assessing university management programs. It guarantees the quality of its programs and services. The standards focus on : the international dimension.