Coming to study outside of exchange programs
You are an international student and would like to come on an individual program.
To access higher education in France with a foreign degree, you must:
- Have met the requirements for admission to higher education in the country where you obtained your high school diploma.
- Demonstrate a level of understanding of the French language appropriate for the intended training program. This level is verified by an exam. Level B2 of the TCF (Test de Connaissance du Français) or its equivalent.
Admitted candidates will be enrolled in early September. To this end, an enrollment form must be downloaded from the university website, and an appointment must be made to complete the enrollment process.
Admission procedures vary depending on your situation.
Apply for a Bachelor's Degree
You wish to apply for the first year of a bachelor's degree:
- Foreign applicants who hold a foreign degree and reside abroad
The registration campaign begins on October 1, 2025.
Each candidate must use one of the following two procedures:
– Either electronically if the candidate is a resident of one of the following countries: South Africa, Azerbaijan, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Armenia, Bahrain, Benin, Burma, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo Brazzaville, South Korea, Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Ecuador, United States, Ethiopia, Gabon, Georgia, Ghana, Guinea, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mali, Morocco, Mauritius, Mauritania, Mexico, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Peru, Qatar, Democratic Republic of Congo, Dominican Republic, United Kingdom, Russia, Rwanda, Senegal, Singapore, Taiwan, Chad, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, Vietnam.
To do so, they must log in at the following address
www.campusfrance.org
Registration deadline: December 15, 2025
– Either by using the paper form (white file) available below, if the candidate is a resident of a country not included in the above list.
https://www.enseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr
- Foreign applicants who hold a foreign degree and reside in France
You must download the "Green File" from this page and return it before December 15, 2025.
=> Your contact:
International Relations Office – Building 36
- Candidates who are citizens of the European Union or French citizens residing abroad
Candidates who are citizens of the European Union, the European Economic Area, the Swiss Confederation, the principalities of Andorra and Monaco, and French citizens residing abroad must submit their application for admission on the Parcoursup website.
Apply for a Bachelor's Degree 2 – Bachelor's Degree 3 – Master's Degree
If you wish to apply for a second-year bachelor's degree, third-year bachelor's degree, or master's degree:
- You live in a country with a Campus France office
You must log in to the website corresponding to your country of residence.
List of countries concerned:
– Either electronically if the candidate is a resident of one of the following countries: South Africa, Azerbaijan, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Armenia, Bahrain, Benin, Burma, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo Brazzaville, South Korea, Ivory Coast, Djibouti, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Ecuador, United States, Ethiopia, Gabon, Georgia, Ghana, Guinea, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mali, Morocco, Mauritius, Mauritania, Mexico, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Peru, Qatar, Democratic Republic of Congo, Dominican Republic, United Kingdom, Russia, Rwanda, Senegal, Singapore, Taiwan, Chad, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, Vietnam.
You must submit your application online at the following address:
https://www.campusfrance.org/fr
Online applications from October 1, 2025, to January 1, 2026
This procedure is mandatory for obtaining a student visa.
Please note: Any application submitted outside of the Campus France Space will be rejected by the University's academic committees.
- You live in France or in a country without a CEF Campus France procedure
For countries that do not have a Campus France office with CEF procedures, or for foreign students residing in France or students who are citizens of the European Union, you will need to apply online, starting in April 2026.
appeal
You applied through Campus France's "Études en France"program for a course at the Faculty of Science and received a negative response.
This appeal must be sent exclusively to:
fds-recours-eef@umontpellier.fr
Appeals sent to other recipients cannot be processed.
It is recommended that you copy your email address into the message.
In the subject line of the email, please indicate: Campus France. Mr./Ms. LAST NAME, first name, relevant program and level (L2, L3, M1, etc.).
Practical information
Health insurance
To benefit from Health Insurance " I am a new foreign student" health insurance: I register at etudiant-etranger.ameli.fr
CVEC Student and campus contribution
Open a bank account
Housing – Student rental deposit (Visale)
Sponsorship
Are you coming to study at a higher education institution in Montpellier, Nîmes, or Perpignan as part of an individual mobility program or exchange program?
Would you like to be welcomed and accompanied by a student volunteer upon your arrival in September?
Sign up for the free International Sponsorship program =>http://www.parrainage-international.fr/fr/filleule-filleul
This service is completely free!
Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ParrainageInternationalMontpellier/
Our Twitter page:https://twitter.com/par1ternational
French as a Foreign Language
Most courses at the Faculty of Science are taught in French.
Before beginning your studies, it is essential to have a good knowledge of French, both written and spoken.
Students in exchange programs will be able to take French courses at the Faculty of Science.
Depending on the results obtained, students may be awarded between 2 and 5 ECTS credits by their home university.
To register, you will need to contact the International Relations Office upon arrival.
Equivalence of degrees
You want to obtain equivalence for a foreign degree in France in order to continue your studies.
The legal principle of equivalence does not exist in France. You can obtain a certificate of comparability for a degree obtained abroad or a certificate of recognition of studies/training completed abroad. This document evaluates the degree submitted in relation to the French system and can be presented to an employer, an administrative body organizing a competitive examination, or a training institution.
International Student Guide
