Studying abroad outside of exchange programs
You are an international student and would like to enroll in an individual program.
To enroll in higher education in France with a foreign degree, you must:
- Have met the requirements for admission to higher education in the country where you earned your high school diploma
- Demonstrate a level of proficiency in French appropriate for the intended program. This level is verified through an exam. Level B2 of the TCF (Test de Connaissance du Français) or its equivalent.
Admitted applicants will be enrolled in early September. To do so, they must download the registration form from the university’s website and schedule an appointment to complete the registration process.
Admission procedures vary depending on your situation.
Apply for the first year of a bachelor's degree
If you would like to apply for the first year of a bachelor's degree program:
- International applicants who hold a foreign degree and reside abroad
The registration period begins on October 1, 2025
Each applicant must use one of the following two procedures:
– Or electronically if the applicant is a resident of one of the following countries: South Africa, Azerbaijan, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Armenia, Bahrain, Benin, Myanmar, 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 the Congo, Dominican Republic, United Kingdom, Russia, Rwanda, Senegal, Singapore, Taiwan, Chad, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, Vietnam.
To do so, they must go to the following website:
www.campusfrance.org
Registration deadline: December 15, 2025
– Or by using the paper form (white form) available below, if the applicant is a resident of a country not included in the list above
https://www.enseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr
- International applicants who hold a foreign degree and reside in France
You must download the “Dossier Vert” application form from this page and return it by December 15, 2025
=> Contact:
Office of International Relations – Building 36
- Applicants who are citizens of the European Union or French nationals residing abroad
Applicants who are citizens of the European Union, the European Economic Area, the Swiss Confederation, the Principalities of Andorra and Monaco, or French nationals residing abroad, must submit their application for admission via the Parcoursup website.
Apply for the Second Year of a Bachelor's Degree – Third Year of a Bachelor's Degree – Master's Degree
If you would like to apply for the second year of a bachelor's degree, the third year of a bachelor's degree, or a master's degree:
- You live in a country with a Campus France office
You must log in to the website for your country of residence.
List of eligible countries:
– Or electronically if the applicant is a resident of one of the following countries: South Africa, Azerbaijan, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Armenia, Bahrain, Benin, Myanmar, 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 the 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 portal will be rejected by the university’s academic committees.
- You live in France or in a country that does not have the CEF Campus France application process
For countries that do not have a Campus France office using the CEF procedure, for international students residing in France, or for 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 program offered by the Faculty of Sciences and received a rejection letter.
This appeal must be sent exclusively to:
fds-recours-eef@umontpellier.fr
Appeals sent to other recipients cannot be processed.
We recommend that you include your email address in the "CC" field.
In the email subject line, please include: Campus France. Mr./Ms. LAST NAME, First Name, relevant program, and level (2nd year, 3rd year, 1st year of master’s, etc.).
Practical Information
Health insurance
To enroll in the “ "I am a new international student": I register at etudiant-etranger.ameli.fr
CVEC Student and Campus Life 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 study abroad program or an exchange program?
Would you like to be welcomed and guided by a student volunteer when you arrive 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 in the Faculty of Science are taught in French.
Before beginning your studies, it is essential to have a good command of both written and spoken French.
Students in exchange programs will be able to take French courses at the Faculty of Science.
Depending on their grades, students may be awarded 2 to 5 ECTS credits by their home university.
To register, please contact the International Relations Office upon your arrival.
Equivalence of degrees
You would like to have your foreign degree recognized in France so you can continue your studies.
The legal principle of equivalence does not exist in France. You can obtain a certificate of comparability for a degree earned abroad or a certificate of recognition of studies or training completed abroad. This document evaluates the submitted degree in relation to the French system and can be presented to an employer, a government agency organizing a competitive exam, or an educational institution.
Guide for International Students
