The IDIL Graduate Program: Training Through Research

The IDIL (Interdisciplinary In-Lab) graduate program aims to train
students through research using innovative teaching methods.
Taught entirely in English, the IDIL master’s programs cover a wide
range of disciplines and are offered by six different departments at
the University of Montpellier.

The IDIL programs are based on four fundamental pillars:

• Hands-on Learning in the Lab: Students participate in immersive laboratory courses (at more than 100 partner laboratories in Montpellier). They also complete two 6-month internships during their program, in their first and second years of the master’s degree.  
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  Customized Curriculum: Each student designs their own academic path based on their academic background, career goals, and interests, choosing from three types of courses:“Non-Core,”“In-Lab,” and“Transversal.” Personalized academic advising is provided to guide students in their choices and ensure that their curriculum aligns with their career goals.
• Interdisciplinary Focus: All IDIL students must select a“Non-Core”course, which is an introductory course in a new discipline. For example, an ecology student might take an introductory course in political science.
• Personalized mentoring: Each student is supported throughout their program by a researcher who serves as a mentor in their field, imparting knowledge, practical skills, and professional development. This mentor plays a key role in preparing and supporting the student’s research internship, providing personalized supplementary instruction in the student’s discipline, and helping them build a professional network.

For more information on the IDIL graduate program, click here: https://idil.edu.umontpellier.fr

General Terms of Access:

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to the chosen IDIL master’s program
• Minimum English proficiency level: B2