Administrative registrations
Step 1: Applying
Before you can register, you must apply to be accepted into a program.
Application guidelines are available HERE.
The following are not eligible to apply:
Students enrolled in their first year of undergraduate studies who have successfully completed the year and will therefore automatically advance to their second year in the same program.
Students enrolled in their second year who have successfully completed the year and will therefore automatically advance to their third year in the same program.
Students enrolled in the first year of the master's program who have successfully completed the year and will therefore automatically advance to the second year of the master's program in the same track.
Students who repeat a year, provided they re-enroll in the same program immediately for the academic year following their repeat (Note: Some selective programs do not allow students to repeat a year).
Please note: Any change in course of study requires an application.
Step 2: Administrative registration
Administrative registration at the Faculty of Sciences takes place in two periods:
- First period: during the first few weeks of July
- 2nd period: from late August to September 30
The exact dates will be announced in June.
1 – Student Life and Campus Fee (CVEC)
If you are enrolled in an initial training program or an apprenticeship, you are required to pay the CVEC starting the first week of July.
If you are a scholarship recipient, you won’t have to pay anything, but you must still obtain the certificate through the platform.
2 – Online registration
Please note: You must log in to the registration platform using a computer only; it will not work on a smartphone or tablet.
- If you were already enrolled at the University of Montpellier last year, you must re-enroll via your ENT, under the "Re-enrollment" tab
- If you were already enrolled at the University of Montpellier before last year, you must contact the registration office at fds.inscriptions@umontpellier.fr
- If you have never been enrolled at the University of Montpellier, you must register via the IA Primo platform ( link available starting in July)
When registering online, you will enter your personal information and then proceed to payment (unless you are a scholarship recipient or an apprentice).
Once you have completed this step, you will receive an email to activate your digital workspace. Please note that you have 24 hours to complete this activation; after that, the link will no longer be active.
Next, you will need to upload your supporting documents via your ENT, under the "PJ Web" tab.
Your enrollment will be finalized after your payment is received and will become valid once the required documents have been received and approved by the enrollment office. Once your enrollment has been approved, you will be able to access your enrollment certificate via your digital learning platform. You will also need to activate your account IZLYaccount.
If you are an international student enrolling in college for the first time, you should visit the International Relations Office.
Step 3: Academic Registration
Once you have completed your administrative registration, you must proceed with your academic registration (IP), which involves signing up for courses.
For undergraduate students, the IP is completed online via your digital learning platform, under the "IP Web" tab.
For master's programs, the IP is coordinated with your program advisor.
For any questions regarding IPs, please contact the academic services office for your level:
- First year of the bachelor's degree: fds.l1@umontpellier.fr
- Second- and third-year bachelor's programs: fds.l2.l3@umontpellier.fr
For Master's students, please contact your program coordinator.
Late administrative registrations
The administrative registration period for the Faculty of Sciences is now closed for the 2025–2026 academic year.
However, under the special enrollment period, you can still enroll at our facility from October 1 to October 25, 2025.
Note: If you have already submitted your application by September 30, 2025, there is no need to contact your academic advisor.
The Admissions Office will process your application as soon as possible and will get back to you.
The procedure:
- Step 1 => I contact the program coordinator for my course or program to request a late registration authorization.
- Step 2 => I contact the registration office by sending the authorization form previously provided by my program coordinator via email to fds.inscriptions@umontpellier.fr
Educational Enrollment
For any questions regarding IPs, please contact the academic services office corresponding to your undergraduate year:
=> First-year undergraduates: fds.l1@umontpellier.fr
=> Second- and third-year undergraduates: fds.l2.l3@umontpellier.fr
For Master's students, please contact your program coordinator.
I have never been enrolled in higher education in France; I will click the link below to enroll
Frequently Asked Questions
Affidavit
Here you will find the sworn statement to include with your administrative registration application
Multiservice Student Card (CMS)
As a reminder, you can pick up your student ID card or update it in Building 36, 2nd Floor – Administration
The card grants access to the University’s campuses and facilities. It must be presented to University officials or their designated representatives whenever requested. Failure to present the card may result in disciplinary action. Lending, exchanging, forging, or attempting to forge the card is prohibited and subject to penalties, including disciplinary action.
When and where will I receive my student ID card?
When you complete your initial registration at the University of Montpellier, at the registration office or the academic affairs office. When you re-register, the card is updated with a sticker indicating the academic year.
This year, given the current circumstances and health protocols, CMS cards and stickers will be distributed at the start of the academic year.
What is the student ID number used for?
In addition to your name, it serves as a personal identifier, particularly in cases where there are people with the same name. The student ID number assigned by the University of Montpellier cannot be used at another university, unlike the INE number, which is recognized nationwide.
I have lost my card, or it has been stolen, or it is damaged (bent, has holes, etc.). What should I do?
You can request a replacement (for a fee) on CMSWEB viayour ENT. However, if the card is defective (inactive, not working, etc.), you must visit your registrar’s office: it may be a manufacturing defect. In that case, it will be replaced free of charge.
Students with Disabilities
Requests for accommodations for coursework and/or exams and competitive exams
- On the registration form, fill out the section titled “Declare a disability.”
- First-time registration at UM:Fill out the online form.
Re-registration at UM: Go to your digital workspace (ENT) and click the "Handy" tab to submit your request. - Schedule an appointmentwith the Occupational Health Service(SCMPPS)and the Handiversité program.
Please note:Requests for accommodations for exams and coursework must be renewed annually,no later than November 30 of the current academic year.
For more information: https://www.umontpellier.fr/campus/sante-social-et-handicap
Cancellation of registration
Refund of registration fees
CROUS Scholarships
Applications for financial aid, and in some cases for student housing, are processed by the CROUS in Montpellier after the submission of a Student Financial Aid Application. Upon enrollment, the presentation of a notification indicating the student’s financial aid tier exempts the student from paying tuition fees.
I haven’t received my CROUS notification by the time I enroll. What should I do?
You will enroll at the full tuition rate, and once you receive your notification, you may request a refund of your tuition fees only. If you request payment in three installments, the refund can only be issued after all amounts due have been paid in full. If you indicated that you are a scholarship recipient during your online registration/re-registration, we will ask you to upload your scholarship notification to PJweb. If you are unable to do so, we will not be able to approve your application for enrollment in the Faculty of Sciences.
How do I get a tuition refund if I am awarded a scholarship after I have enrolled?
For more information: https://sciences.edu.umontpellier.fr/espace-etudiants/remboursement-des-droits-de-scolarite/
BEA / INE Number
The Academic Student ID (BEA) is a number assigned to every sixth-grade student in France to identify them individually throughout secondary school. The National Student ID (INE) has been assigned to all students enrolled in their senior year of high school in France since 1995 or who are already enrolled in a French public institution of higher education.
Since 2018, the INE number has consisted of eleven characters, of which only the last two are letters.
INE numbers assigned prior to 2018 consist of eleven characters, combining numbers and 1 to 5 letters.
The INE number differs from the social security number—also known as the INSEE number—in terms of its format (15 digits) and its purpose.
The INE is typically included on the French baccalaureate transcript. It also appears on academic transcripts issued by high schools and universities.
I don't have an INE. What should I do?
The university will assign you an INE when you first enroll. It will be valid at all French universities thereafter.
I forgot to enter my INE number when I registered online, and I’ve been assigned a new one. What should I do?
You must report this issue to the registration office by email at the following address: fds.inscriptions@umontpellier.fr
JAPD / JDC
French students under the age of 25 must provide proof of their status regarding national service obligations in order to be eligible to register for exams and competitive examinations administered by public authorities.
What should I do if I’ve lost my certificate of attendance for the draft day?
Only one copy of the certificate is issued. However, before your 25th birthday, you may request (by mail or email) a status certificate from the National Service Center responsible for you (the one in your census department) or the one nearest your place of residence, along with a copy of your national ID card.
Mailing address
Why am I being asked for proof of address?To ensure that the mailing address you provided during registration is accurate and to raise your awareness of the issue of mail being returned due to “incomplete address” or “recipient unknown at this address.”
What if I don’t know my address yet when school starts? What should I enter?We recommend providing a permanent home address that will be valid in the fall. In this case, don’t forget to specify “c/o Mr./Mrs. …” if your name does not appear on the mailbox. You can notify the registration office of any change of address at any time afterward.
I will be changing my address during the academic year. Do I need to report this?Yes, you should notify your registrar’s office as soon as possible.
Registration fee
If you have any questions about late registration and cannot find the answers on this page, please contact the registration office by email
fds.mitra@umontpellier.fr
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