University of Montpellier

Founded in 1220, the University of Montpellier is one of the oldest universities in the world, located in Montpellier, in the Hérault region of southern France. The university is a research-intensive institution with 17 faculties, schools, and institutes offering over 600 programs across diverse fields. It has particular academic strengths in agriculture, biotechnology, biological sciences, environmental sciences, earth and marine sciences, and health sciences.

Rankings

#5 (National rank)▼

National rank

Ranked #5 globally by EduRank 2026. Source: EduRank.org ↗

National rank

Ranked #5 globally by EduRank 2026. Source: EduRank.org ↗

National rank

Ranked #13 nationally by uniRank 2026. Source: 4icu.org ↗

National rank

Ranked #13 nationally by uniRank 2026. Source: 4icu.org ↗

Other rank

Ranked #75 in QS Agriculture and Forestry 2025.

Other rank

Ranked #94 in QS Biological Sciences 2025.

World rank

Ranked #358 globally by EduRank 2026. Source: EduRank.org ↗

World rank

Ranked #358 globally by EduRank 2026. Source: EduRank.org ↗

Other rank

Ranked #430 globally in QS World University Rankings 2026. Source: TopUniversities.com ↗

Incoming Erasmus

361+ Students/Year

Semester Dates

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Autumn App Deadline

16 Mar

Autumn Term

8 Sept - 19 Dec

Spring Term

5 Jan - 25 Apr

Drinks

Pint 🍺: €6Wine 🍷: €5

Tuition (EU / Non-EU) (EST.)

178 € / 178 €

Monthly Rent (Est.)

480 €

On-Campus Housing

✅ Available

Erasmus student network

✅ Active

Affordability Score

7/10

Total Students

49,514

English Programs

✅ Courses AvailableOfficial Catalogue ↗

Official Portal

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