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The BVE, or Student Life Office, is a key player in student life at the University of Montpellier, run BY and FOR students. It currently consists of the student vice president, a student life coordinator, and several student representatives. The BVE works closely with the University’s various departments and administrative offices, as well as with student organizations.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9JfgEufC20 The BVE’s missions To be a source of proposals to improve living and study conditions (e.g., tailored programs for working students, organization of food distributions, etc.); To organize various events and initiatives (examples below);  Coordinate and support student associations and tutoring programs at the University; Support student projects and their funding requests (FSDIE projects); Help organize student life spaces (MDEs, (S)PACE); Organize campus activities in collaboration with the University’s various departments;  Help create the University’s student guide. Additionally, the Student Vice President serves on the committees that allocate financial aid (FSDIE social). Examples of projects led by the BVE Food distributions on campus In partnership with the Linkee association, the BVE offers food distributions every other Monday at the Triolet and Richter MDEs.   Student Life Office - Linktree New Student Orientation Days The BVE, alongside the University’s associations, services, and cultural and institutional partners, welcomes students to the Jardin des Plantes every September for the start of the academic year.  Sports & Wellness Village Every year, the BVE organizes the Sports & Wellness Village at the University Sports Center a few days after the orientation days. On the program: various sports and parasports activities (bubble soccer, fitness trails, tournaments…), CPR workshops, a smoothie bike, and many other activities.  Circular Economy Weeks Raising Awareness of the Ecological Transition The BVE, in partnership with Ile des Possibles, offers various DIY workshops, resource centers, and conferences on the theme of the ecological transition in October.   International Student Welcome Party The international student welcome party takes place every year in February to welcome new international students arriving in the second semester, with the aim of facilitating their integration into UM.  Tutor Appreciation Ceremonies Every year in early June at the Jardin des Plantes, the BVE honors the dedication of tutors from the University’s student associations and academic units (faculties, schools, and institutes).   Training & Association Cafés Twice a year, the BVE organizes a training session for the University’s student associations. The purpose of this event is to inform them about the resources and services available to them and to provide training on specific topics (project management, prevention of gender-based and sexual violence, disability, organizing festive events, combating discrimination, etc.).   The “Association Cafés,” meanwhile, are social gatherings designed to facilitate exchanges among the University’s associations. Arts and Culture Week In April, for one week, the BVE celebrates arts and culture through a varied program: writing evenings, public speaking contests, screenings, concerts, theater... The event concludes with the Arts and Culture Village on the Triolet campus, featuring university associations and cultural services offering workshops and concerts. PhD Student Cafés The PhD Student Cafés aim to combat social isolation among PhD students by providing regular opportunities for friendly gatherings.   The BVE serves as a platform for students to actively participate in the management of university life and the improvement of student life. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with these dedicated students! BVE BylawsDownload

 The FSDIE is a fund financed by the CVEC (Student and Campus Life Contribution) paid by students upon registration.  The FSDIE has two objectives: To encourage student engagement, the FSDIE project supports student-led initiatives in various fields (culture, humanitarian aid, sports, solidarity, the environment, civic engagement, etc.) by awarding grants.  The FSDIE Social provides financial support to students facing significant hardship or precarious circumstances, in collaboration with the Crous social workers.  FSDIE Projects Provisional schedule for grant review committees (projects / collective initiatives): FSDIE CommitteeApplication deadline03/17/202602/24/2026 at 2:00 PM06/15/202606/01/2026 at 2:00 PM IMPORTANT: Before submitting any FSDIE application, you must contact the Student Life Office by email or by phone at 04 67 14 36 77 / 04 67 14 46 58, prior to the application deadline. How does it work? The allocation committee meets an average of six times a year. Its recommendations are forwarded to the Education and University Life Committee (CFVU), which makes the final decision on funding allocations.  How to apply? For group projects and initiatives: Check whether your project is eligible for FSDIE funding by consulting the guidelines, Learn about the FSDIE in 6 steps, Access the “Single Application / FSDIE” portal and follow the instructions.  Contact: email FSDIE Social The Student Life Office works in collaboration with the CROUS Social Services to support students facing financial or social difficulties. Learn more

Ready for enchantment, reflection, imagination, and daydreaming? Contemporary art and culture are reinvented every year at the University of Montpellier through artist residencies, events, exhibitions, workshops, and more… The teams spare no time or effort in offering a unique and diverse program across the university’s various campuses and sometimes even online. Whether you are a student or a university staff member, take the time this year for a cultural escape: inspiration, creation, and recreation are right at your fingertips. Philippe AugéPresident of the University of Montpellier Agnès Fichard-CarrollVice President for Social Responsibility Academic Year 2024/2025 The Art & Culture Department offers students and staff the opportunity to experience contemporary art and culture both within the university and beyond. The program is developed in close collaboration with various members of the university community and local cultural organizations. It regularly reaches out to the general public, thereby fostering an openness of the campuses to the city. To strengthen its commitment to artistic dissemination and outreach, UM has established a roadmap defining the major cultural priorities for the next two years. This roadmap affirms the essential role of art within the institution, encourages artistic practice and the creation of artistic projects, and highlights inclusion and personal fulfillment through culture. In line with this desire to provide cultural experiences at the highest level, UM introduced the “student artist” status at the start of the 2024 academic year, allowing students to balance their artistic activities with their academic studies by benefiting from flexible study arrangements and personalized support. Among the Art & Culture Department’s flagship initiatives, hosting artists—particularly through residencies—places artistic creation at the heart of the university’s cultural life. This is further enriched by a range of workshops designed to encourage artistic practices among the student body and staff. The department also supports individual or collective initiatives led by students, staff, university associations, and, of course, by the academic departments (UFRs), schools, institutes, and research units. To stay updated on the department’s news and events, feel free to check out the dedicated Instagram account: @artumontpellier. The Art & Culture Department’s initiatives are supported by the DRAC Occitanie Art & Culture Website