Courses taught in English at the University of Montpellier

Programs taught entirely in English at the University of Montpellier

Study in France at a top university, with courses taught entirely in English

From bachelor's to master's degrees and doctorates, the University of Montpellier offers a wide range of courses taught entirely in English.
These programs are aimed at both international students and French-speaking students wishing to follow a complete track taught in English in a multicultural environment.

Depending on the type of course you have in mind:

• a short training course;
• a professional training program;
• a work-study or apprenticeship program;
• or a high-level specialization such as a doctorate;

UM offers tailored programs that are recognized and connected to research and the socio-economic world.

Why choose courses taught in English at the University of Montpellier?

High-quality education, accessible to international students

UM is one of Europe's most renowned universities, particularly in the fields of science, technology, the environment, agriculture, health and management.
Courses 100% taught in English enable students to take part in a complete program, without the need for a prior command of French.

An international experience in an exceptional setting.

Located between the sea and the mountains, Montpellier is a renowned, dynamic and cosmopolitan student city. Every year, the University welcomes more than 10,000 international students from over 150 countries.

Programs developed with laboratories for greater synergy between training and research.

Students benefit from an excellent scientific environment, with the opportunity to join research teams, undertake laboratory internships, or participate in international projects.

Among these courses of excellence, the IDIL (Interdisciplinary In-Lab) graduate program embodies the University of Montpellier's commitment to offer innovative training with a direct link to research. Opened in 2022, IDIL currently brings together 13 Masters courses 100% taught-in-English in a wide range of disciplines, from bio-health to political science, chemistry, agronomy, electronics, water and earth sciences, engineering, management and microbiology. Each pathway has a strong international dimension, with over 40% of students on the program being international.

With links to France's leading research organizations(CNRS, INRAE, INSERM, CIRAD, IRD, INRIA, IFREMER), the IDIL model is a genuine gateway to research, distinguished by early and progressive immersion: two 6-month laboratory internships are planned during the curriculum, as well as personalized support from a research mentor from the start of the Master's program. Students are encouraged to open up to interdisciplinarity through the discovery of other disciplines and multidisciplinary projects, enabling them to build a personalized curriculum in line with their career plans.

In link with it's graduate structure, each year the IDIL program also funds mirror doctoral projects, combining two complementary theses in different disciplines. This scheme encourages the emergence of innovative, interdisciplinary scientific projects, and illustrates the University of Montpellier's strong commitment to multidisciplinary, collaborative research.

Our 100% English programs

Possible formats:

• Licenses / Bachelor's degrees taught in English
• Master's degrees taught in English
  • Master's degree and engineering degree courses in the IDIL graduate program
  • Master’s degree in“Global Challenges for Sustainable Development”from the European alliance CHARM-EU
  • Erasmus Mundus Masters Programs at the Faculty of Science
  • Other master's degree programs available in thecourse catalog
• Doctoral programs in English
• Short programs / Summer schools / Certificates
• Work-study & Apprenticeship programs (when available in English)

Support for international students

The University of Montpellier offers:

• A Welcome Desk to help foreign students with all the formalities (visa, accommodation, insurance, etc.);
• French as a foreign language courses to learn or improve French fluency;
• a multicultural environment and numerous student associations;
• specific reception facilities.

As part of its internationalization strategy, the University of Montpellier is developing training courses in English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) for research-professors and Professors. The aim of this initiative is to support the introduction of courses taught in English in all disciplines, while guaranteeing a high level of pedagogical quality.

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