The UM, a key player at the Salon de l'enseignement supérieur 2025
Montpellier once again confirmed its status as a student capital at the 35th Salon de l'enseignement supérieur, organized by the Occitanie academic region and the magazine L'Etudiant. Held on January 16, 17 and 18, 2025 at the Pérols Exhibition Centre, the event attracted over 30,000 visitors: a real success, reflecting the attractiveness of the city and its educational establishments.
Montpellier, a city of excellence for students
With more than 80,000 students, i.e. 17% of its population, Montpellier is for the second year running the best student city in France, according to L'Etudiant's 2024 ranking. This dynamism was palpable at the Salon de l'Enseignement Supérieur, where the University of Montpellier established itself as a major player with a 260-square-meter stand featuring all its UFRs, schools and institutes.
An exceptional mobilization of the University of Montpellier
Over the three days of the event, the UM mobilized its entire educational community and guidance services to support high school and university students, as well as adults in career transition.
François Mirabel, Director of Scuio-IP (Service commun universitaire d'information, d'orientation et d'insertion professionnelle), outlined the University's strengths: "We are fortunate to have excellent training courses that are virtually free of charge, with trainers who are also researchers, and a professional integration rate of 90-95% after the master's degree. What I want to emphasize is the quality of our public service.
The event provided an opportunity to present the University's full range of training courses, highlighting their career prospects and the excellent quality of the teaching on offer.
A 35th edition under the sign of orientation and the future
With Parcoursup set to close on March 13, 2025, the fair was an ideal opportunity to guide high school students in their choice of career path. Future applicants were also able to find out more about the Mon Master platform to anticipate their post-graduate career path. The school is also very attentive to the inclusion of people with disabilities, who were able to obtain information from the Handiversité service.
The University of Montpellier reiterated its commitment to access to higher education in the presence of personalities such as Michael Delafosse, Mayor of Montpellier and President of Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole, Sophie Béjean, Rector of the Occitanie academic region and Philippe Augé, President of the University of Montpellier.
Reminder: University of Montpellier Open Day
For students and parents who want to find out more about their options, the next step is Saturday, February 8, 2025, during the University of Montpellier's Open Day.
With its exceptional living environment, excellent training courses and strong commitment to student guidance, Montpellier continues to shine as France's leading student city.
