Come study in an exchange program
Exchange programs allow students enrolled at a foreign university to continue their studies at the University of Montpellier for a maximum period of one year, subject to the terms and conditions set out in the program. The period of study at the university must be an integral part of the students' program of study at their home university. It must be recognized and validated as part of their curriculum.
Apply
Apply:
=> You must be enrolled at a university with which the University of Montpellier has established a partnership providing for student exchanges.
=> You must contact the international relations office at your home university to submit your application. This department will provide you with all the necessary information about exchange programs.
=> You must be nominated by your university. Once you have been selected, your university will need to provide us with your name, contact details, field of study, and the length of your stay.
=> You must contact the RI correspondent for the Faculty of Science, depending on your specialization: See the list of correspondents at the bottom of the page.
=> The International Relations Office of the Faculty of Sciences at the University of Montpellier will send you the procedure to follow.
=>Exchange periods:
– 1st semester (fall semester): early September to mid-January
– 2nd semester (spring semester): mid-January to mid-May
Choosing your courses
You must choose courses that correspond to the curriculum you are following at your home university, in agreement with your academic advisor, before your departure. If you pass the exams, these courses must be validated by your home university upon your return.
The vast majority of courses are taught in French (with the exception of courses on learning other languages). You must have the language level required by the Faculty of Sciences:
Level B1 or B2 depending on the program.
1/ View our training offerings
Training offered by the Faculty of Science
=> You must list the courses you have chosen on the study contract, indicating the exact title and number of credits.
2/ Contact the academic advisor to find out about the options available for your chosen specialization
. See the list of international relations correspondents at the bottom of the page.
=>If you are coming as part of the Erasmus+ program, you must earn a total of 30 ECTS credits per semester. Students coming from a non-European university are not required to earn 30 ECTS credits. For a full semester, 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. It must be sent to the Faculty of Science at the same time as your application.
Click on this link to complete your study contract.
Submission of applications:
=> By May 30 for a stay in Semester 1
=> By November 30 for a stay in Semester 2
Mailing address:
University of Montpellier – Faculty of Sciences
International Relations Office – CC 437
Place Eugène Bataillon – 34095 Montpellier Cedex 5
=> Sometimes the study contract is modified once you are in the Faculty of Science. Changes are usually due to scheduling conflicts (classes given at the same time). You will make these changes with the agreement of the teacher responsible for your studies in the Faculty of Science. Any changes must be approved by the teacher who signed your initial study contract.
Student obligations
As an exchange student, you have certain obligations:
=> Remain enrolled at your home university during your stay at the Faculty of Science.
=> Obtain approval from your home university for the study plan you wish to follow at the Faculty of Science. Your study plan must be detailed in a study contract and bear three signatures: yours, that of your academic advisor at your university, and that of your academic advisor at the Faculty of Science.
=> Have at least level B1 or B2 in the language of instruction of the chosen courses.
=> Meet the deadlines for sending or submitting the documents requested by the Office of International Relations (OIR) of the Faculty of Science.
=> Report to the BIS before leaving the Faculty of Science, once you have completed your
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 when you arrive in September?
Sign up for the free International Sponsorship program
https://saiec.univ-montp3.fr/fr/filleulefilleul
This service is completely free!
Our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ParrainageInternationalMontpellier/
Registrations
You must contact the Office of International Relations at the Faculty of Science.
fds.venir.international@umontpellier.fr
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 your arrival.
Testimonials from International Students
International Student Guide
