Student Area

Student-Employee status may be granted to any student enrolled at the University of Montpellier in an undergraduate program leading to a national degree (excluding work-study programs and general and advanced programs in medical, pharmaceutical, and dental sciences).

Students who are eligible for this status and may therefore benefit from the provisions implemented under this program must provide proof of employment under a contract:

• At least 10 hours per week on average, or 40 hours per month if the contract is for less than 12 consecutive weeks. (These durations are based on current regulations)
• At least 120 hours per academic semester or 240 hours during the academic year for an employment contract lasting more than 12 consecutive weeks.

The eligibility requirements for this program ( ) are outlined in the Student Employee Regulations approved by the University of Montpellier’s CFVU on June 25, 2024.

If you wish to have your status as a working student recognized, you must submit an application at fds.mitra@umontpellier.fr

This request must be accompanied by a photocopy of the employment contract.

This program is designed to provide the necessary support to enable eligible students to take the courses essential for pursuing and successfully completing a university degree while developing their artistic projects.

This status is granted for one academic year by the University of Montpellier, following the recommendation of a special committee.

Granting of this status is contingent upon the signing of an academic success agreement between the student and the Faculty of Sciences.

The eligibility requirements for this program are outlined in the Student Artist Charter approved by the University of Montpellier’s CFVU on April 30, 2024.

Applications for Artist Student status must be submitted online at the following page:

High-Level Athlete Status may be granted to any student enrolled in an undergraduate program leading to a national degree at the University of Montpellier, following a recommendation from the relevant committee. This program is designed to foster and develop cooperation among the parties involved by ensuring that the academic studies and athletic activities of students holding this status are compatible.

Granting of this status is contingent upon the signing of an academic success agreement between the student and the Faculty of Sciences.

The eligibility requirements for this program are outlined in the High-Level Athlete Student Status guidelines approved by the University of Montpellier’s CFVU on June 25, 2024. Applications for High-Level Athlete Student Status must be submitted online via the University of Montpellier website:

Students who wish to have their student engagement recognized must submit a formal request. The procedures for recognizing student engagement are set forth in the charter on the recognition of student engagement.

This validation is a mandatory requirement for obtaining a national degree.

If you would like to have your commitment recognized, you must submit a request to fds.mitra@umontpellier.fr

Under the Special Academic Program (RSE) defined in Article 12 of the Order of January 22, 2014 (Section 1-4 of the Bachelor’s Degree Academic Regulations), this program is designed to implement accommodations that enable eligible students to take the courses necessary for the completion and successful completion of their academic program.

If you are a student at the University of Montpellier enrolled in an undergraduate program leading to a national degree and you are in one of the following situations, you may apply for an academic accommodation:

• Pregnant student (Contact the Workplace Quality of Life Department of the Campus Life Division)
• Student with dependents
• Student enrolled in multiple degree programs (excluding certificate programs)
• Student with special educational needs
• Student with a long-term medical condition
• Hospitalized students
• Student entrepreneurs
• Student holding a leadership position in a student organization
• A student performing military service in the operational reserve as provided for in Book II of Part 4 of the Defense Code
• A student performing duties in the National Police’s operational reserve, as provided for in Section 4 of Chapter I of Title I of Book IV of the Internal Security Code
• A student performing a service assignment as part of the civic service program referred to in Article L. 120-1 of the National Service Code or a military volunteer program provided for in Article L. 121-1 of the same code
• Student serving as a volunteer firefighter
• Student representatives on school boards and CROUS boards

If you wish to submit an application, you must contact the Admissions Office at the following addresses, depending on your level of study:

L1 => fds.l1@umontpellier.fr

L2 – L3 => fds.l2.l3@umontpellier.fr

Master's Degree => fds.master@umontpellier.fr

The University of Montpellier recognizes the challenges associated with menstruation that may arise during a student’s academic career and offers menstrual leave.

Effective in the 2025–2026 academic year and in accordance with the CFVU resolution of June 17, 2025:

Any student enrolled at the University of Marseille in a national degree program may be excused from in-person classes (lectures, tutorials, labs, etc.) due to menstrual discomfort, excluding scheduled assessments and any periods spent in a professional setting. 

Terms and Conditions

The student must submit the following sworn statement to the registrar’s office, which they must complete in advance, preferably on the first day of their leave and no later than 48 calendar hours after the class (or classes) in question.

These absences are limited to 10 days of exemption from attendance at in-person classes (lectures, tutorials, labs, etc.), with a maximum of 2 days per term, excluding scheduled assessments and any periods spent in a professional setting

Beyond that: referral to the SCMPPS for a possible extension and medical follow-up

Innovative Student status is a program that allows eligible students to receive accommodations for their coursework and/or exams. It may be granted to any student enrolled in a traditional degree program or an apprenticeship program leading to a national degree at the University of Montpellier, following a recommendation from the “Innovative Student” committee. Students seeking this status must demonstrate:

• enrollment in at least the third year of higher education (third year of a bachelor’s degree, third year of a BUT, engineering program, master’s degree, etc.);
• an application package that aligns with professional and entrepreneurial goals and allows for the presentation of:

– an innovative entrepreneurial project related to one of theFeed, Care, Protect” challenges;

– a strong passion for entrepreneurship and innovation.

In addition to its academic programs, the University of Montpellier offers innovative student entrepreneurs personalized support through entrepreneurial initiatives such as INITIUM, which provide specific assistance to early-stage entrepreneurs. This support may include the following:

• Mentoring: access to a network of mentors with experience in innovation and entrepreneurship.
• Training: participation in workshops and seminars focused on innovative entrepreneurship, covering topics such as startup financing, intellectual property protection, and business development.
• Access to UM resources: conditional use of UM facilities, such as laboratories, research centers, and coworking spaces, for project development.

Entrepreneurial projects may involve:

• A personal entrepreneurial project: developing an innovative idea and turning it into a business venture. This project is entirely student-led.
• Leveraging intellectual property: structuring a fictional or real startup to capitalize on ideas or discoveries related to existing intellectual property owned by one or more founding members of the Montpellier PUI. This type of project allows participants to practice business creation based on existing research results, even if no project leader has yet been identified.
• Participation in a research and/or technology project: joining a team of scientists within a research and/or training unit at the PUI in Montpellier, with the goal of starting a business. This project allows participants to refine an idea in preparation for potential patent protection (intellectual property) and the creation of a business.

Clarification regarding the PEPITE national status

The “Innovative Entrepreneur” status granted by the UM complements and enhances the national “Student Entrepreneur” status offered by PEPITE (Student Hubs for Innovation, Technology Transfer, and Entrepreneurship), by providing specific support to students with innovative entrepreneurial projects that address the three major challenges facing our society:Feed, Care, Protect.”

However, the national student entrepreneur status issued by PEPITE does not automatically grant the status of innovative student entrepreneur at the University of Montpellier. The two statuses may nevertheless be held concurrently if, on the one hand, the innovation is recognized as such and, on the other hand, the solution addresses one of the three major challenges.

How do I qualify for Innovative Entrepreneur status?

Submit a request to the office where you are enrolled. You will also need to submit a form along with an application package. Applicants are asked to provide any documents that demonstrate their connection to the entrepreneurial project.