Incoming students in exchange programs

The Faculty of Sciences offers international students the opportunity to study for up to one year as part of an exchange program.

The period of study at the university must be an integral part of the students’ academic program at their home university. It must be recognized and credited toward their degree.

Contact

Luce CARDENAS
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
fds.venir.international@umontpellier.fr
Tel: +33(0)4.67.14.30.26

How to apply

You must be enrolled at a university with which the Faculty of Sciences has established a bilateral agreement. The International Office at your home university will provide you with all the information you need about exchange programs.
You must be nominated by your university, which will then provide us with your name, contact information, field of study, and the duration of your stay.
Once nominated, you must contact the International Relations Coordinator of the Faculty of Sciences—see the list below. The International Office of the Faculty of Sciences will then send you the application procedure.

Exchange periods:

Fall semester: from September to mid-January
Spring semester: from mid-January to the end of June.

Shopping

You will need to select courses that correspond to the courses you are taking at your home university. Your course selection must be approved by your International Relations coordinator before your departure. If you pass the courses, they must be recognized by your home university upon your return.
Please note that most courses at the Faculty of Sciences are taught in French (with the exception of foreign language courses), so you must have a sufficient level of French. The level required by the Faculty of Sciences is B1 or B2, depending on the courses.

1/ SHOPPING

Academic Programs Offered by the Faculty of Sciences

=> You must list the courses you have chosen on the Learning Agreement (course title and number of credits)

2/ CONTACT THE INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COORDINATOR – see list below

Erasmus+ Program: 30 ECTS credits per semester.
Students from non-European universities are not required to earn 30 ECTS credits. They are advised to take between 5 and 7 courses per semester.

Your study contract must be completed and signed by you and your academic advisor, and then submitted to the Faculty of Sciences at the same time as your application materials.

Click the link to complete your study contract

Submitting applications:

Before April 1 for a stay during the fall semester
Before October 15 for a stay in early October

Address:
University of Montpellier – Faculty of Sciences
International Relations Office – CC 437
Place Eugène Bataillon – 34095 Montpellier Cedex 5

In some cases, your study plan may need to be modified once you arrive at the Faculty of Sciences. Changes are usually due to scheduling conflicts (courses that overlap, etc.). Any changes must be approved by the instructor who signed your Learning Agreement.

Student responsibilities

Exchange students have certain obligations:

Remaining enrolled at your home university during your stay at the Faculty of Sciences
Have your study contract signed by: you, your academic advisor at your home university, and the academic advisor in the Faculty of Sciences
Having a minimum language proficiency level of B1/B2
Meeting the deadline for submitting documents to the International Office of the Faculty of Sciences
Please visit the International Office before you leave the Faculty of Sciences, after you have finished your exams.

Registration

You should contact the Office of International Relations at the School of Science

fds.venir.international@umontpellier.fr

French as a Second Language (FLE)

Most courses at the Faculty of Sciences are taught in French.
Therefore, it is essential to have a good command of French, both written and spoken.

Depending on your results, you could earn 2 to 5 ECTS credits.
To register for these courses, please contact the International Office upon your arrival.