Joint Continuing Education Department
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Director: Laurence Weil
Assistant Director: Céline Ritterszki
Missions:
Continuing education is one of the missions entrusted to universities, alongside undergraduate education, research, and career preparation. Continuing education is intended for people who have interrupted their studies at some point in their lives and who wish to find or return to a job, advance in their careers, enhance their skills, or acquire new knowledge.
This includes:
employees
job seekers, recipients of the RSA
individuals with special types of employment contracts (employees on work-study contracts or subsidized employment contracts)
self-employed professionals
artisans
young people under 26 who wish to pursue a work-study program
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Office of Training and Education
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Director: Chrystèle Laly
Deputy Director: Valérie Portier
Responsibilities:
Implement the training policy
Ensure the operational effectiveness of management tools for training and academic affairs in collaboration with the Information Systems and Digital Technology Department
Generate data to support decision-making and management
Oversee the organization and administration of academic programs: monitor and track enrollment-related administrative processes (from application to degree conferral)
Establish and promote student success initiatives
Assist and advise the university’s constituent units
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Department of Science Education and Historical Heritage
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Director: Caroline Ducourau
Responsibilities:
Preserve and promote the collections
Restore the collections of objects
Design and develop scientific outreach initiatives
Promote and disseminate scientific and technical culture
Oversee and support the scientific cultural projects of the university’s departments and museums (collections)
Develop and implement a sponsorship policy
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Office of International Relations
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Director: Céline Delacourt-Gollain
Deputy Director: Nadia Lagarde
MISSION:
The Office of International Relations implements and coordinates the University’s international policy on education and research.
It supports the academic and research community in the areas of mobility and international cooperation, as well as in the internal internationalization of the institution.
It contributes to the institution’s international influence and visibility as a center of international excellence.
The DRI consists of three departments (Cooperation, Mobility, and Project Management) and a Financial Affairs Office.
It works in coordination with the international relations offices of the University’s constituent units.
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Office of Innovation and Partnerships
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Director: Emilie DOMANICO
The Office of Innovation and Partnerships serves as a key link between the University and the socio-economic and institutional sectors. As such, its mission is to promote partnerships and manage all of the University’s industrial and commercial activities.
Responsibilities:
assist in the creation and development of the University’s partnerships with the academic, industrial, and institutional sectors;
negotiate contracts, draft them, and provide technical and legal oversight of contracts between the University and its national and international partners;
promote innovations in collaboration with the SATT AxLR and raise awareness of issues related to technology transfer and business creation;
assist researchers in responding to national, European, and international calls for proposals regarding training, research, and commercialization;
monitor and disseminate calls for proposals as well as partnership opportunities;
support laboratories in the implementation of multilateral research projects.
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Research , and Doctoral Studies Division
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Director: Delphine Dolques
Deputy Director: Bénédicte LABAT
Responsibilities:
The DRED is responsible for implementing theUM ’s policy on research and doctoral education, which is politically led by the Vice President for Research. This involves the following responsibilities:
Overseeing research and doctoral studies to ensure the consistency of scientific policy
Overseeing the HCERES evaluation campaign: research and doctoral components
Overseeing and managing the Academic Council’s “ Research ” Commission, its executive committee, and its subcommittees: scientific integrity and conflict of interest resolution
Coordinate research structures and resources
Support managers in coordinating research resources
Oversee doctoral training
Coordinate and oversee the operation of doctoral studies and the HDR (Habilitation to Supervise Doctoral Research)
Ensure compliance with the ISO 9001 standard for doctoral programs
Monitor scientific output and participate in the implementation of the open science plan
Provide support to the HR Department in managing research human resources
Support the implementation of the charter on scientific integrity
Design and implement initiatives to modernize research management
Co-manage the institution’s “ Research ” information system in partnership with the DSIN
Address major societal challenges
Ensure the implementation of the Nagoya Protocol within the university’s APA unit
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Common Departments and Services
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At the University of Montpellier, the administrative departments are organized around five major themes.
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Research
Research , and Doctoral Studies Department
Innovation and Partnerships Department
International Relations Department
Directorate of Scientific Culture and Historical Heritage
Education
Directorate of Education and Teaching
Joint Continuing Education Service
Joint University Service for Information, Career Guidance, and Professional Integration
Joint Service for Support of Pedagogical Innovation (SCSIP)
Apprentice Training Center
Heritage
Real Estate Heritage Division
Logistics Division
Campus Life
Montpellier University Health Center (CSU)
Campus Life Department
University Department of Physical Activity and Sports
Joint Department of Preventive Medicine and Health Promotion
Joint Documentation Department
Cross-Functional Departments
Accounting Office
Financial Affairs Division
General and Institutional Affairs Division
Communications Division
Human Resources Division
Management Division
Structural Programs Division
Information Systems and Digital Technology Division
Risk Advisory and Prevention Service
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Montpellier National School of Chemistry (ENSCM)
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Overview
The École Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Montpellier is a public engineering school and a constituent institution of the University of Montpellier. The school is accredited by the CTI (Commission des Titres d’Ingénieurs) to award the chemical engineering degree for a maximum duration of 5 years. It is also ISO 9001-certified for its entire curriculum and has earned the prestigious Apple Distinguished School designation for its innovative teaching approach, which relies on a fleet of iPads provided to all its engineering students throughout their studies.
ENSCM awards a single degree upon completion of its chemical engineering program, which students may pursue either as full-time students or as apprentices.
Director: Pascal Dumy
Chief Administrative Officer: Fatima Filippin
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Key Figures
360 engineering students
15% of students are apprentices
Over 5,000 engineering graduates
120 industry professionals involved in the program
100% of students complete an extended international stay as part of the curriculum
Up to 14 months of internships during the program
96% of students find employment within 6 months of graduation
Programs
ENSCM offers a unique program for high-level chemical engineers enrolled as apprentices and students, who, in addition to in-depth knowledge in all fields of chemistry, possess a solid scientific and general education that enables them to adapt quickly and advance to positions of responsibility.
The curriculum is built on a strong core foundation and branches into eight specializations focused on chemistry and its related fields (biology, chemical engineering, etc.) and geared toward major industrial growth sectors.
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Polytech Montpellier, an engineering school affiliated with the university
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Polytech Montpellier is a public engineering school that is part of the University of Montpellier. The school is accredited by the CTI (Commission des Titres d’Ingénieurs) to award engineering degrees in six specializations. These degrees are available through initial and continuing education programs for students, and four of them are also available through apprenticeship programs.
Director: Lionel Torres; Administrative Director: Céline Berger
Website
Key Figures
50 years of existence
10,000 engineering graduates
1,400 students enrolled
130 faculty members
50 administrative and technical staff
12 affiliated research laboratories
Programs
The school offers ten specialized programs, including four apprenticeship programs, all accredited by the Commission des titres d’ingénieur.
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Montpellier Environmental Research Observatory (OREME)
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Overview
The Montpellier Environmental Research Observatory (OREME) is an internal research unit of the University of Montpellier and a member of the Observatory of Sciences of the Universe (OSU). It brings together more than 1,200 scientists from the CNRS, theUM, the IRD, and the INRAE, spread across 8 laboratories.
OREME monitors changes in the Earth, water, biodiversity, and the universe. It collects, certifies, and makes available reliable, long-term environmental data. It supports scientists and decision-makers in analyzing this data, promotes its reuse, and disseminates it widely through science outreach and public awareness initiatives.
Understanding the changes in the world around us helps us adapt to them better.
Director: Agnès Lèbre (astronomer)
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8 affiliated research units: Montpellier Geosciences (GM), Montpellier Hydrosciences (HSM), Center for Functional and Evolutionary Ecology (CEFE), Montpellier Universe and Particles Laboratory (LUPM), Montpellier Institute of Evolutionary Sciences (ISEM), Marine Biodiversity, Exploitation, and Conservation (MARBEC), G-EAU (Water Management, Stakeholders, Users), TETIS (Territory, Environment, Remote Sensing, Spatial Information)
3 observation platforms: AETE-ISO – Support for Field Experiments and Instrumentation; MEDIMEER – Marine and Coastal Environments; Data Platform – Access, processing, dissemination, and utilization of data
1 marine station in Sète: Mediterranean Coastal Environment Station (SMEL)
Education
Dedicated to research and observation, the Observatory does not host students on its premises but participates in the Environmental Sciences program at the University of Montpellier. Thus, OREME contributes to the Master’s in Environmental Sciences program, which offers post-baccalaureate (Bac+5) courses combining research excellence with the transfer of knowledge to the professional world.
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Nîmes University Institute of Technology (IUT)
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Overview
Opened in 1968, the Nîmes University Institute of Technology (IUT) 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 founding.
A true incubator for multidisciplinary initiatives (space, accessibility, electric vehicles, FABLAB, innovative materials), the Nîmes IUT 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% of graduates 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
1/3 “Professors ” students, 1/3 faculty, 1/3 industry professionals (250 part-time instructors)
Strong partnerships with companies and organizations (REXEL, CNES, EDF, Eurocopter, etc.)
Programs
The Nîmes IUT offers programs leading to Bachelor’s degrees in Technology (BUT) and Professional Bachelor’s degrees. These programs are offered in five thematic departments:
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering and Industrial Computing
Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Technology
Business and Public Administration
Materials Science and Engineering
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Béziers University Institute of Technology
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Overview
The Béziers IUT offers university-level programs that combine theory and practice to meet businesses’ needs for technological training.
Since 2011, the Béziers IUT has been housed in its new facilities on Place du 14 Juillet. Located near downtown, it fits seamlessly 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 Azé; Administrative Director: Catherine Roux
Website
Key Figures
570 students in continuing education, 110 in apprenticeship programs
3 academic departments: Multimedia and Internet Professions, Networks and Telecommunications, Marketing Techniques
More than 500 corporate partners
Programs
The programs offered by the Béziers IUT lead to various degrees:
University Technology Degrees: Bachelor’s Degrees in Technology: 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
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Montpellier–Sète University Institute of Technology (IUT)
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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 each of its programs. Rooted in 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
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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 advanced technician’s degree.
10 Professional Bachelor’s Degrees (available only through work-study programs), programs tailored for career entry and developed in partnership with businesses.
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Montpellier Management
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Overview
Montpellier Management is a business school that is part of the University of Montpellier. The school offers programs at the intersection of management sciences (finance, accounting, marketing, strategy, human resources) and administration (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 MIONEDirector of Administration: Mathieu LINARES
Key Figures
4,000 students
More than 80 faculty and Professors (university professors, associate professors, PRAGs, PRCEs, ATERs, etc.)
More than 60 administrative staff members
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 programs in public accounting. All of 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, Internal Control, Finance
Entrepreneurship and SMEs
Marketing and Sales
Strategic Management
Public Management
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