Studying on an exchange program
Exchange programs enable students registered at a foreign university to continue their studies at the University of Montpellier for a maximum period of one year, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the program. The period of study at the university must be an integral part of the student's program of study at their home university. It must be recognized and validated as part of their curriculum.
Apply at
To apply:
=> You must be registered at a university with which the University of Montpellier has a partnership for student exchanges.
=> You need to contact the international relations office at your home university to submit your application. This office will give you all the information you need about exchange programs.
=> You must be nominated by your university. Once you have been selected, your university will send us your name, contact details, field of study and length of stay.
=> You must contact the IR correspondent of the Faculty of Science, according to your specialty: See the list of correspondents at the bottom of the page.
=> The International Relations Office of the Faculty of Science of the University of Montpellier will send you the procedure to follow.
=>Exchange periods:
- 1st semester (autumn semester): early September to mid-January
- 2nd semester (spring semester): early September to mid-January.
Choose your courses
You must choose courses that correspond to the curriculum you are following at your home university, in agreement with your academic supervisor, before your departure. If you pass the exams, these courses will have to be validated by your home university on your return.
The vast majority of courses are taught in French (with the exception of courses involving the learning of other languages). You must have the language level required by the Faculty of Science:
Level B1 or B2 depending on the course.
1/ Consult our training offer
The Faculty of Science's training offer
=> You must list the courses you have chosen on the study contract, indicating the exact title and number of credits.
2/ Contact the person in charge of teaching to find out about the possibilities according to the speciality chosen
"See the list of IR correspondents at the bottom of the page".
=>If you are coming under the Erasmus+ program, you must have a total of 30 ECTS credits per semester. Students from non-European universities are not required to take 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 fill in your study contract
Application forms must be sent to:
=> Before April 1st for a stay in semester 1
=> Before October 15th for a stay in semester 2
Postal address:
Université de Montpellier - Faculté des Sciences
Service Relations Internationales - CC 437
Place Eugène Bataillon - 34095 Montpellier Cedex 5
=> Sometimes, once you've joined the Faculty of Science, your study contract may change. These changes are generally due to scheduling incompatibilities (courses given at the same time). These changes must be made with the agreement of the teacher in charge of your studies at the Faculty of Science. All changes must be approved by the teacher who signed your initial study contract.
Student obligations
As an exchange student, you have certain obligations:
=> Remain registered 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 on a study contract and bear three signatures: yours, that of your academic advisor at your home university and that of your academic advisor at the Faculty of Science.
=> Have at least B1 or B2 level in the language of instruction of the chosen course
=> Respect the deadlines for sending or transmitting documents requested by the Bureau des Relations Internationales (BRI) of the Faculty of Science.
=> Report to the BIS before you leave the Faculty of Science, once you have completed your studies.
Sponsorship
Are you coming to Montpellier, Nîmes or Perpignan to study at a higher education institution as part of an individual mobility or exchange program?
Would you like to be welcomed and accompanied by a student volunteer as soon as you arrive in September?
Sign up for the free International Referral Program =>http://www.parrainage-international.fr/fr/filleule-filleul
This service is completely free!
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Registrations
Please contact the International Relations Office of the Faculty of Science
fds.venir.international@umontpellier.fr
French as a foreign language
The majority of courses in the Faculty of Science are taught in French.
A good knowledge of written and spoken French is a prerequisite for your studies.
Exchange students can take French courses at the Faculty of Science.
Depending on the results obtained, 2 to 5 ECTS credits may be awarded to students by their home university.
To register, please contact the International Relations office on arrival.
International Student Guide
