English courses at the University of Montpellier

Programs 100% taught in English at the University of Montpellier

Study in France at a top university, with courses 100% 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 English-language course in a multicultural environment.

Depending on the type of route envisaged :

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

UM offers courses that are adapted, recognized and connected to research and the socio-economic world.

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

High-quality teaching, accessible to international students

The 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 living environment.

Situated 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 designed in conjunction with laboratories to enhance synergy between training and research.

Students benefit from a scientific environment of excellence, with opportunities to join research teams, do laboratory internships or take part in international projects.

Among these courses of excellence, the IDIL (Interdisciplinary In-Lab) graduate program embodies the University of Montpellier's commitment to offering innovative training with a direct link to research. Opened in 2022, IDIL currently brings together 13 100% taught-in-English Masters courses 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 an à la carte curriculum in line with their career plans.

Thanks to its graduated 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 :

• Licence / Bachelor taught in English
• Master taught in English
• PhD programs in English
• Short programs / Summer schools / Certificates
• Alternance & Apprenticeship programs (when available in English)

Supporting international students

The University of Montpellier offers :

• A Welcome Desk to help you with all the formalities (visa, accommodation, insurance, etc.);
• French as a foreign language courses to learn or improve your French;
• a multicultural environment and numerous student associations;
• special 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 teacher-researchers 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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