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Programs 100% educated in English at the University of Montpellier Study in France at a university of excellence, with 100 courses% in English From bachelor’s degrees to PhD and master’s degrees, the University of Montpellier offers a wide range of courses taught entirely in English. These programmes are aimed at international students as well as French-speaking students wishing to follow a full course in English in a multicultural environment. Depending on the type of journey envisaged: short training; a professional programme; an alternating or apprenticeship course; or a high-level specialisation such as a PhD; the UM offers pathways that are adapted, recognised and connected to research and the socio-economic world. Why choose taught in English courses at the University of Montpellier? High-level education, accessible to international students The UM is one of the most recognised universities in Europe, particularly in the fields of science, technology, environment, agriculture, health and management.Training 100% enabled in English to be integrated into a complete programme, without any prior requirement for proficiency in French. An international experience in an exceptional living environment. Located between sea and mountains, Montpellier is a renowned, dynamic and cosmopolitan student city. The University welcomes more than 10,000 international students from more than 150 countries each year. Programs built with laboratories for a better synergy between training and research. Students benefit from an excellent scientific environment, with the possibility to integrate research teams, laboratory internships or international projects. Among these courses of excellence, the IDIL Graduate Program (Interdisciplinary In-Lab) embodies the University of Montpellier’s commitment to offering innovative training, directly linked to research. Opened in 2022, IDIL now brings together 13 Masters Courses 100% ‘certified in english’ in a variety of disciplines, from bio-health to political science, chemistry, agronomy, electronics, water and earth sciences, engineering, and management and microbiology. Each course has a strong international dimension, with more than 40 % international students throughout the programme. In conjunction with the largest French research organisations (CNRS, INRAE, INSERM, CIRAD, IRD, INRIA, IFREMER), the IDIL model is a true gateway to research that is characterised by early and progressive immersion: two 6-month internships in the laboratory are planned during the course, as well as personalised coaching by a research mentor from the beginning of the master’s degree. Students are encouraged to open up to interdisciplinarity through the discovery of other disciplines and multidisciplinary projects, which make it possible to build an à la carte curriculum according to their professional project. Thanks to its graduated structure, the IDIL program also funds mirrored doctoral projects every year, combining two complementary theses in different disciplines. This mechanism promotes the emergence of innovative and interdisciplinary scientific projects, and illustrates the University of Montpellier’s strong commitment to multidisciplinary and collaborative research. Our 100 programs% in English Possible formats: Bachelors / Bachelors taught in English Masters taught in English Master course and course Engineer of the IDIL Graduate Program Master's degree "Global challenges for sustainable development" of the European alliance CHARM-EU Erasmus Mundus Masters of the Faculty of Science Other Master courses available on the catalogue of PhD programs in English Short programs / Summer schools / Certificates Alternance & Apprenticeship programs (when available in English) Support for international students The University of Montpellier offers: a Welcome Desk to facilitate procedures (visa, accommodation, … insurance); French as a foreign language courses to learn or improve your French; a multicultural environment and numerous student associations; specific reception arrangements. As part of its internationalisation strategy, the University of Montpellier is developing courses in English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) for research professors. The aim of this initiative is to support the development of courses in English in all disciplines, while ensuring a high level of pedagogical quality. Access to the catalogue of courses study in English at the University of Montpellier / English-taught Bachelor / Master / PhD / International students / study in France in English / English programs in Europe