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Overview Founded in 1968, the IUT de Nîmes offers technical and vocational training programs tailored to local and regional needs. As a major socio-economic player in the Languedoc-Roussillon region, the institute has awarded more than 20,000 degrees since its inception. A true incubator for multidisciplinary initiatives (space, accessibility, electric vehicles, FABLAB, innovative materials), the IUT de Nîmes offers a project-based educational approach. As a result, one-quarter of students pursue their studies through work-study programs. Director: Moulay Saïd EL YOUSSOUFI Administrative Director: Barbara MENGUAL ALLAIN Website Key Figures 1,200 students (traditional undergraduate programs, apprenticeships, and continuing education) 80% continue their studies (engineering schools, professional bachelor’s degrees, and bachelor’s degrees) 5 Professional Bachelor’s degrees offered through work-study programs and traditional undergraduate programs 1/3Professors, 1/3 instructors, 1/3 industry professionals (250 adjunct faculty) Strong partnerships with companies and organizations (REXEL, CNES, EDF, Eurocopter…) Programs The Nîmes University Institute of Technology (IUT) offers programs leading to Bachelor’s degrees in Technology (BUT) and Professional Bachelor’s degrees. These programs are offered in 5 thematic departments: Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering and Industrial Computing Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering Business and Public Administration Materials Science and Engineering Learn more View the map in full screen

Overview The Béziers University Institute of Technology (IUT) offers university-level programs that combine theory and practice to meet the needs of businesses in terms of technological training. Since 2011, the Béziers IUT has been located in its new facilities on Place du 14 Juillet. Located near downtown, it fits perfectly into the life of this neighborhood, which is already home to the André Malraux Media Library, the Du Guesclin branch of Paul-Valéry University, and the Interregional Center for the Development of Occitan. Director: Jérôme AzéAdministrative Director: Catherine Roux Website Key Figures 570 continuing education students, 110 apprentices 3 academic departments: Multimedia and Internet Professions, Networks and Telecommunications, Marketing Techniques Over 500 corporate partners Programs The programs offered by the Béziers IUT lead to various degrees: University Technology Diplomas: University Technology Bachelor’s Degrees: Multimedia and Internet Professions, Networks and Telecommunications, Marketing Techniques 3-Year Professional Bachelor’s Degree: Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Diploma of Access to University Studies (DAEU) University Diploma: Audiovisual Professions Learn More Open the map in full screen

Overview For more than 50 years, the Montpellier-Sète University Institute of Technology (IUT) has been dedicated to the success of the students enrolled in its programs. As an integral part of the university and closely linked to research, the IUT offers a solid theoretical education that is closely aligned with the professional world. Director: Philippe GERBIER Administrative Director: Halalia TAHRI Website Key Figures 2,200 students 8 academic departments Partnerships with 50 foreign universities 1 in 10 students is on an internship or studying abroad All programs are available as work-study programs 2 campuses: Montpellier and Sète (chemistry) Programs 7 B.U.T.s (all available as work-study programs) in the secondary and tertiary sectors. A benchmark for quality, the only nationally recognized higher technician diploma. 10 Professional Bachelor’s Degrees (available only as work-study programs), programs tailored for professional integration, created in partnership with companies. Learn more Open the map in full screen

Overview Montpellier Management is a business school that is part of the University of Montpellier. The school offers programs at the intersection of business disciplines (finance, accounting, marketing, strategy, human resources) and administrative disciplines (economics, law). Its mission is to inspire today’s and tomorrow’s managers to develop professional practices grounded in critical thinking. We invite you to explore our program offerings. Dean: Anne MION Administrative Director: Mathieu LINARES Key Figures 4,000 students Over 80 faculty members and Professors (university professors, associate professors, PRAGs, PRCEs, ATERs, etc.) Over 60 administrative staff Nearly 50 state-recognized degrees Website Programs Montpellier Management offers nearly 50 programs (state-recognized degrees), including 9 Bachelor’s degree programs, 7 Professional Bachelor’s degrees, and nearly 30 Master’s degrees. In addition, there is a doctoral program and several university diplomas, such as the Prépa-DCG and Prépa-DSCG accounting certification programs. All these programs are designed to meet the future needs of businesses and entrepreneurs. The institution is reinventing management through five areas of excellence: Audit, Accounting, and Control; Finance; Entrepreneurship and SMEs; Marketing and Sales; Strategic Management; Public Management. Learn more View map in full screen

Overview Founded in 1956, the IAE is part of a network of 33 IAE institutions across France and ranks among the top ten business schools in the French university system. The National Association of IAEs, now renamed “IAE FRANCE,” facilitates the development of common policies, coordinated public initiatives, and the establishment of shared services. Within the University of Montpellier, IAE Montpellier offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Management Sciences through traditional, continuing, and work-study programs. As a key player in dual-track education, IAE Montpellier offers a diverse range of programs covering the full spectrum of management and business professions. The programs are taught by a faculty composed of high-level academics and experienced executives who are experts in their fields. Director: Emmanuel HouzéAdministrative Director: Grégory Bouviala Website Programs IAE Montpellier offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Management Sciences through traditional, continuing education, and work-study programs in various specializations. Learn more Open map in full screen

Overview The training of teachers and school counselors, led by the INSPE of the Montpellier Academy, involves the regional education office and the four universities within the Montpellier Academy through their relevant academic units, departments, and institutes: the “Faculty of Education,” the “Faculty of Sciences” and the “STAPS” UFR at the University of Montpellier (UM), UFR 6 “Education and Sciences in Literature, Languages, Arts, and Humanities and Social Sciences” at Paul Valéry University Montpellier 3 (UPVM), the “Literature and Humanities” UFR, the “Exact and Experimental Sciences” UFR and the “Franco-Catalan Cross-Border Institute” at the University of Perpignan Via Domitia (UPVD), and the “Arts and Sciences” department at the University of Nîmes (UNîMES). Currently, approximately 2,800 enrolled students are preparing for careers as teachers or school counselors or are pursuing continuing education programs. Interim Administrator: Christophe Iung Key Figures Programs offered at 10 campus locations within the Academy 2,800 students enrolled in a MEEF master’s program in the Montpellier Academy Website Programs As part of the inter-university partnership, the following programs are offered: The “Master’s in Teaching, Education, and Training” (MEEF) to prepare for competitive exams for: Elementary school teacher (specialization: “1st level”) Middle and high school teacher (specialization in “Secondary Education”) Guidance counselor (specialization in “Educational Supervision”) The MEEF Master’s program with a specialization in training practices and engineering in the following tracks: Education and Pedagogy Adapted to Special Educational Needs (EPABEP) Training of Trainers in the Fields of Teaching, Education, and Training (FFEEF) Teacher’s Work and Educational Relationships (TERE) Education, Health, Environment, and Citizenship (ESEC) Learn More View map in full screen

Overview Founded in 1963, IPAG offers preparatory courses for various civil service entrance exams. IPAG’s staff consists of a teaching team of over 110 instructors, including academics and civil servants from all three branches of the civil service. The IPAG in Montpellier offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in public administration, all of which are open to apprenticeship programs, as well as several preparatory courses for competitive exams. Director: Nicolas MartyAdministrative Director: Amandine Martin Website View map in full screen

Overview Founded in 1978, the UFR STAPS is now one of the largest sports faculties in France (with approximately 2,400 students, including more than 600 first-year students). It offers a diverse range of programs: 4 undergraduate specializations, 5 specializations, and 9 master’s tracks. One of the distinctive features of the UFR STAPS is that it has retained its sports specializations. Thus, each student has a dual specialization: professional and sports-related. Website Dean: Angèle Chopard Administrative Director: Pascal Mandelbaum Assistant Administrative Director: Isabelle Verdu Key Figures 2,203 students 70 faculty members and Professors external instructors 31 administrative staff 93% employment rate after a Master’s degree 3 affiliated research units Programs The UFR STAPS prepares students for a wide range of careers related to sports and physical activity, such as coach, physical education teacher, sports equipment designer, sports tourism professional, etc. The programs offered by the UFR STAPS lead to Bachelor’s, Master’s, and University Diplomas. While sports practice plays a central role in these programs, scientific and theoretical instruction accounts for 70% of the curriculum. Learn more View map in full screen

Overview Founded in 1808, the Faculty of Sciences offers students higher education programs in the fields of science and technology. These programs draw on the expertise of the University of Montpellier’s research laboratories and evolve in line with scientific and technological advancements. Dean: Jean-Michel MarinAdministrative Director: Gilles Guevellou Website Key Figures 8,097 students 921 Bachelor’s degree graduates 755 Master’s degree graduates 43% women 10 academic departments 3 support servicessupporting teaching 42% of students on scholarships 109 different nationalities €4.4 million budget 579 faculty members 119 BIATS Programs The Faculty of Sciences offers: 72 Bachelor’s degree programs 182 Master’s degree programs 5 professional Bachelor’s degrees These programs are supported by 10 academic departments: Biology – Mechanisms of Life; Biology and Ecology; Chemistry; Institute for Research Science Education; Earth, Water, and Environment; Electronics, Electrical Engineering, and Automation; Physics; Computer Science; Mathematics; Mechanics. Learn more View map in full screen

Overview The Department of Pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences in Montpellier, with a history spanning over 200 years, offers optimal learning conditions in an exceptional setting. On a human scale, situated on a 3-hectare campus and surrounded by sports facilities, it boasts a vibrant student club scene. It has always developed programs with strong career prospects, addressing scientific and societal challenges. The Faculty has also played a pivotal role in shaping Montpellier’s pharmaceutical sciences, by fostering the development of research units in fields of excellence such as chemistry, the environment, and agricultural sciences, … Website Dean: Vincent LisowskiAdministrative Director: Joel InguimbertDeputy Administrative Director: Delphine Lambert Key Figures 2,647 students 43 university professors 9 university professors and hospital practitioners (PU-PH) 75 associate professors 8 associate professors and hospital practitioners (MCU-PH) 21 other faculty members (PRAG, PRCE, PAST, AHU, ATER, contract doctoral students) 128 IATOSS staff Programs The Faculty of Pharmacy offers national professional degrees, which include numerous internships as part of the curriculum, facilitating better integration into the professional field. State Doctor of Pharmacy Degree & Specialized Studies Diplomas (DES) National Diploma in Oenology State Audiologist Degree Professional Bachelor’s Degree in Health Product Promotion Professional Bachelor’s Degree in PAC (Perfumes, Flavors, and Cosmetics) Bachelor’s Years 2 and 3 in Health Engineering Master’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences Master’s in Health Engineering Master’s in Nutrition and Food Sciences (Edamus Master’s) Master’s in Health Biology Master’s in Water University Certificates & University Diplomas (DU) Learn More View map in full screen

Overview The Department of Dentistry trains future dental surgeons, Professors hospital practitioners.In 1965, pursuant to Decree No. 65-804, all teaching and research departments of the Department of Dentistry and the Dentistry Department of the Montpellier University Hospital were merged to form the Center for Dental Care, Teaching, and Research.The Department of Dentistry provides both initial and continuing education for all dental professionals. Director: Jean-Cédric Durand Administrative Director: Karim Mekhneche Website Key Figures 586 students 66 Professors , including: 9 university professors and hospital practitioners 26 university lecturers, hospital practitioners 25 university hospital assistants 15 lecturers 19 hospital residents 3 PRAGs 1 university associate professor 2 associate assistants 20 IATS staff Programs The Department of Dentistry makes the skills and expertise of its faculty, as well as its facilities, available to students and practitioners through the following degree programs: Diploma in General Education in Dental Sciences Diploma in Advanced Education in Dental Sciences Certificate in Clinical and Therapeutic Synthesis Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) Certificates of Advanced Studies (Biomaterials – Surgical Dentistry – Periodontology – Prosthodontics – Oral Biology) University Diplomas (Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry – Clinical Implantology – Advanced Pediatric Dentistry and Sedation – Hyaluronic Acid Injections – Forensic Dentistry – Assessment of Bodily Injury Applied to Dentistry – Multidisciplinary Implantology Clinic – Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing) University Certificates of Clinical Specialization (Oral Implantology – Oral Surgery – Periodontology – Pediatric Dentistry – Prosthodontics and Conservative Dentistry – Orthodontics – Occlusodontics) Qualification to Supervise Research (HDR) Learn More Open the map in full screen

Overview Founded in the 12th century, the Montpellier Faculty of Medicine is the oldest continuously operating medical school in the world. It has welcomed scholars and scientists from all eras and backgrounds. Figures such as Rabelais, Lapeyronie, Chaptal, Arnaud de Villeneuve, and Gui de Chauliac have left their mark on its history. Director: Isabelle Laffont Deputy Director in charge of the Nîmes campus: Serge Lumbroso Administrative Director: Hélène Herrada Deputy Administrative Directors: Marie-Pierre Castanié, Sandy Boitieux Administrative Director in charge of the Nîmes campus: Lionel Magliari Deputy Administrative Director of the Nîmes campus: Stéphan Doladille Key Figures Students: PACES: 2,455 Medicine (Montpellier-Nîmes): 2,506 Midwifery (Montpellier-Nîmes): 281 Master’s degrees: 362 Speech Therapy: 174 Orthoptics: 80 DE IPA: 37 Website Programs The programs offered by the Faculty of Medicine lead to various degrees: Postgraduate Diploma State Doctor of Medicine Degree Specialty Diploma State Midwifery Degree Medical Qualifications Master’s Degrees in Health Sciences Dual Medicine-Science Degree State Advanced Practice Nursing Degree (DE IPA) Certificate in Speech-Language Pathology and Orthoptics, etc. Learn more View in full screen

Overview The Faculty of Education is part of the University of Montpellier, building on the legacy of the IUFM while remaining firmly focused on the future. It offers a distinctive range of programs in the fields of Facilitation, Mediation, Teaching, Education, and Training, from the bachelor’s to the master’s level. It organizes the MEEF (Professions in Teaching, Education, and Training) Master’s programs in partnership with the Montpellier Academy’s INSPE (National Higher Institute for Teaching and Education) and prepares students for the National Education competitive examinations. It has campuses in Mende, Carcassonne, Montpellier, Nîmes, and Perpignan. Director: Agnès Perrin-DouceyAdministrative Director: Nicolas HVOINSKY Website Key Figures 2,600 students 100 faculty members and Professors part-time instructors 290 associate instructors 99 administrative and technical staff Location View full-screen map

Overview Located in the heart of the Richter Campus and easily accessible via two tram lines, the University of Montpellier’s School of Economics offers a dynamic, welcoming learning environment that fosters academic success. It is housed on a modern campus equipped with all the resources necessary for studying, getting involved, and thriving: a university library, a student dining hall, and a student union. Professors, instructors, and administrative staff dedicate their knowledge and skills to supporting students, ensuring high-quality guidance and a pleasant working environment. The Faculty’s goal is to provide everyone with the best conditions to expand their knowledge, build their professional plans, and prepare for a promising career. Open to student life, the Faculty encourages participation in the UFR’s many student organizations, whether they involve cultural, athletic, social, or community service projects. Committed to providing an enriching experience both academically and personally, it supports each student in achieving success in their academic journey and in building years of study filled with discovery, engagement, and achievement. Dean: Edmond BaranèsAdministrative Director: Eliette Monségur Key Figures 2,000 students 16 administrative staff 45 Professors instructors Programs The Faculty offers a comprehensive range of economics programs, centered around several Bachelor’s degree tracks, a dual Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Political Science, and a Multidisciplinary Graduate Studies Program (CPES). These programs provide students with a solid foundation in economic analysis, quantitative methods, and the social sciences, while developing skills in high demand across many sectors. At the Master’s level, the program offerings are structured around two specializations: Money, Banking, Finance, and Insurance (MBFA), comprising several specialized tracks: actuarial science, banking risks, market risks, financial engineering, and information systems. Economics, featuring numerous tracks covering the major fields of economics: energy economics, environmental economics, development economics, digital economics, public economics, health systems, behavioral economics, governance, and public policy. The programs offered by the Faculty of Economics are distinguished by a strong focus on professional preparation (internships, projects, and apprenticeships for several tracks), close ties to research, and excellent career outcomes. Graduates thus gain access to a wide variety of careers: economic analyst, econometrician, research analyst, data scientist, actuary, market finance or banking expert, economic development specialist, teacher, researcher, and many others. Website View map in full screen

Overview The origins of the Montpellier School of Law date back to the 12th century, when Placentin taught law in Montpellier. Over the centuries, the “University of Laws”—which became the “School of Law” and later the “School of Law and Political Science” in Montpellier—has remained true to its original mission. It has trained generations of legal professionals from all countries and cultures. This is how it has forged its academic reputation, its international standing, and its ambitions in this field. In recent years, the Faculty has also offered a comprehensive and innovative program (bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees) in Political Science. Director: Guylain ClamourAdministrative Director: Mireille LabrousseDeputy Administrative Director: Maryline Le Strat Key Figures Over 6,000 students Over 70 IATS staff members 120 Professors , including: 49 university professors 56 associate professors 15 other instructors (PRAG, ATER, PRCE, …) Website Programs The Faculty of Law and Political Science offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral programs in the fields of law, political science, journalism, and occupational risk prevention. In addition to the LMD curriculum, the Faculty offers courses as part of University Diplomas and exam preparation programs. Learn more View map in full screen

The University of Montpellier currently enrolls more than 51,000 students across its 17 faculties, schools, and institutes. Located throughout the city of Montpellier and in the major cities of eastern Occitanie, they cover the major fields of study—law, economics, management, political and social sciences, science, technology, and health—enabling students to pursue professional careers and/or careers in research. 8 faculties Faculty of Law and Political Science Faculty of Economics Faculty of Education Faculty of Medicine Faculty of Dentistry Faculty of Pharmacy Faculty of Sciences Faculty of Sciences and Techniques of Physical and Sports Activities (STAPS) 7 institutes Institute for Preparation for General Administration (IPAG) National Higher Institute for Teaching and Education – Montpellier Academy (INSPE) Institute of Business Administration (IAE) Montpellier Management Béziers University Institute of Technology (IUT) Montpellier–Sète University Institute of Technology (IUT) Nîmes University Institute of Technology (IUT) 2 schools Montpellier Environmental Research Observatory (OREME) Polytech Montpellier 1 constituent institution Montpellier National School of Chemistry (ENSCM)