The University of Montpellier Ranks Highly in the 2024 QS World University Rankings

[Press Release] - Published on March 24, 2025 in the Press Room

The University of Montpellier has reaffirmed its high standing in the QS World University Rankings. In its^15th edition, the university has maintained its position in the overall rankings among the world’s and France’s top institutions. It is the French institution that has made the most progress this year in the “environmental sciences” discipline.

The QS World University Rankings, established in 2004, is one of the world’s most prestigious rankings of higher education and research institutions. It places significant emphasis on reputation surveys, which account for 50% of the evaluation. This year, out of more than 1,700 of the most recognized universities in about 100 countries, 171 institutions are ranked across 55 subject-specific rankings, all grouped into five fields.

“The University of Montpellier is honored to be recognized as one of the world’s best universities in the 2024 QS World University Rankings. Our standing, both in France and internationally, year after year, reflects our commitment and strong dedication to the key areas of education. This distinction is certainly no accident, but rather the result of our constant determination to improve,” said Philippe Augé, president of the University of Montpellier.

A ranking that favors France, and theUM in particular 

A total of 80 French universities or schools appear in these rankings (7 more than in 2024), placing France fourth in the world behind the United States, China, and the United Kingdom. At the European level, France ranks^third, again based on the total number of institutions ranked.

The University of Montpellier is the French institution that has made the most progress this year, rising from^151st to^119th place in environmental sciences “thanks to significant gains in terms of academic reputation and reputation among employers,” the British firm also notes.UM 22 times in this year’s rankings, compared to 18 times in 2024, confirming its steady progress year after year.

The University of Montpellier also ranks highly in various international rankings

UM alsoUM in the Shanghai Ranking—which covers several subject areas—among the top 200 universities in the world, as well as in the THE Impact Ranking, which measures higher education institutions’ commitment to and performance in sustainable development. In its^sixth edition,UM its top spot among French institutions and ranks in the overall 101–200 range of the world’s best institutions thanks to its longstanding commitment to sustainable development. This year, it ranks in the global top 50 for two goals related to the institution’s core themes: feeding, healthcare, and protection. Indeed,UM in the “Good Health and Well-being” Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), ranking^30thglobally and^first in France. Furthermore,UM significantUM on the “Life Below Water” SDG, ranking^30thglobally and,^{for the first time, 1st} nationally, once again demonstratingUM excellenceUM the field of ecology.

Finally, the University of Montpellier maintains its standing in the CWTS Leiden Ranking. This ranking, which provides important information on the scientific performance of more than 1,500 leading universities worldwide, is based on scientific publications and their citations. In the 2024 global ranking, the University of Montpellier once again confirms its scientific influence both nationally and internationally, ranking^4th nationally (the top university outside Paris) and^203rd globally.

According to the Reuters ranking of the most innovative universities, the University of Montpellier ranks second among French universities and^17th in Europe.