Overview of Schools, Institutes, and Faculties

Faculty of Sciences LogoThe Faculty of Sciences is part of the University of Montpellier. It enrolls more than 8,200 students each year in its12 academic departments:

Biology – Mechanisms of Life (Bio-Mv); Biology-Ecology; Chemistry; Education Sciences and Research; Earth, Water, and Environmental Sciences (DESTEEM); Electronics, Electrical Engineering, and Automation (EEA); Physics; Computer Science; Languages; Mathematics; Mechanics; Polytech Engineering School Track (PEIP).

Its educational offerings cover all fields related to the basic and applied sciences: mathematics, computer science, mechanical engineering, electronics, physics, chemistry, earth sciences, biology, ecology, …

She therefore proposes:

More than 40 bachelor's degree programs
More than 80 master's degree programs
5 professional bachelor's degrees
155 national degrees

To this end, the Faculty of Sciences draws on the expertise of the University of Montpellier’s research laboratories—particularly those affiliated with the faculty—in collaboration with other French and foreign universities, local governments, and major national research organizations.

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Polytech Montpellieris a public engineering school that is part of the University of Montpellier.Polytech Logo
Member of theCGE(Conference of Grandes Ecoles) and theCDEFI(Conference of Directors of French Engineering Schools), POLYTECH Montpellier is part of one of the largest networks of engineering schools in France, thePOLYTECH network, which comprises 14 public engineering schools located throughout the country.

The school is accredited bythe CTI(Commission des Titres d’Ingénieurs) to award engineering degreesin six specializations, which are available through both initial and continuing education programs for students;three of these specializations are also available through apprenticeship programs.The school grants degrees to approximately 300 new engineers each year.

Since its founding in 1969 (under the name ISIM: Institut des Sciences de l’Ingénieur de Montpellier), Polytech Montpellier has produced more than 8,500 engineers for the industrial and service sectors and boasts a very strong alumni network maintained bythe Polytech Connect association.

 For more information:www.polytech-montpellier.fr

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IAE Montpellieris a higher education institution specializing in management that was founded in 1956. As part of the University of Montpellier, the institute is a member of the IAE France network, which comprises 32 IAE institutions located throughout France.

Our mission:

To train students and professionals with backgrounds in science and technology in the methods of managing new technologies. This unique focus makes these graduates talented managers. Recruiters seek this dual expertise, which IAE Montpellier offers through undergraduate, work-study, and continuing education programs.

The IAE offers 7 major areas of study:Project Management,Statistics,Purchasing/Sales/Business, Human Resources, Information Systems Management, Marketing, and Business Administration/Management.Learn more about our programs:Our Programs

Pharmacy LogoFounded more than 200 years ago, theSchool of PharmacyThe Faculty of Montpellier is one of the largest in France, with more than 2,300 students and nearly 400 faculty members—including teaching-researchers, instructors, researchers, and administrative and technical staff. Deeply rooted in its local community, the faculty plays a vital role in Montpellier’s pharmaceutical sciences by offering programs that address scientific and societal challenges and by contributing to the advancement of research in fields of excellence such as chemistry, the environment, and agricultural sciences…

The School of Pharmacy offers a range of programs and degrees that do not all lead to the state-recognized Doctor of Pharmacy degree.

The educational programs offered are both multidisciplinary and career-oriented in various fields, including medical biology, audiology, pharmaceutical sciences, nutrition, and oenology.

For more information:click here

The Faculty of Lawand Political Science of Montpellier is a long-standing institution of knowledge, learning, research, openness, and exchange at the heart of the city. Founded in 1249, the Faculty has continually evolved to provide its students with the tools they need for successful entry into the workforce.This component of the University of Montpellier offers numerous degree programs, including general bachelor’s degrees, professional bachelor’s degrees, thirty-four master’s programs, numerous university-specific diplomas, and a doctoral school, preparing students for a wide and varied range of careers. Thanks to more than sixty agreements and partnerships, it enables students to pursue international study opportunities at renowned universities abroad.https://droit.edu.umontpellier.fr

A true leader in management education, Montpellier Management—part of the University of Montpellier—offers programs that bridge the fields of management(finance, accounting, marketing, strategy, human resources) andadministration (economics,law). Our goal:to train high-level managers equipped with solid skills and capable of taking initiative and innovating.

Montpellier Management offers more than 40 degree programs—recognized and accredited by the government—ranging from the first year of a bachelor’s degree through the doctorate (bac +8), including8 bachelor’s degree programs8 professional bachelor’s degrees, and26 master’s degrees, in addition to a doctoral program anduniversity diplomas(including the DUCG and DUSCG certified public accounting diplomas, which prepare students for accounting certification). All of these programs are designed to closely align with the future needs of entrepreneurs.

All of these programs are offered as initial training orcontinuing education(CIF, CPF, VAE); some programs are also offered as distance learning viae-learningin partnership with the CNED and the AUF (we currently have more than 600 e-learning students).

For more information:www.montpellier-management.fr

The School of Economicsbecame an independent institution in 1971, located on Cardinal de Cabrières Street, in the heart ofMontpellier.
In 1995, it moved to the Richter campus on Raymond Dugrand Avenue, which has become a strategic location in Montpellier.

Located between the new city hall, the regional government building, and the road to the beaches (Carnon, Palavas-les-Flots, La Grande Motte…), the School of Economics offers an ideal setting for all its students.

The School of Economics is:

  • 2,300 students
  • 1 international race
  • 1 “Success Support” program
  • 4 Master’s programs: 13 tracks (Energy, Environment, Transportation, Finance, Digital Technology, Public Policy, etc.)
  • More than 50 agreements and partnerships that enable students to participate in international exchange programs
  • A trading floor / an experimental economics lab

We are available to answer any questions you may have via email:eco-pro@umontpellier.fr

The Institute for Preparation for General Civil Service

Founded in 1963, the Institute for Preparation for General Administration (IPAG) was initially led by Pierre di MALTA, an associate professor of public law. Following its takeover by Professor Éric de MARI in 2002, the IPAG underwent a complete reorganization, which enabled it to take off and reach a high level of excellence. Since 2010, the IPAG in Montpellier has experienced further growth, both in terms of its success rate and the diversity of its programs. In 2013, the programs were opened to apprenticeships in the civil service. On January 27, 2020, Nicolas Marty was elected Director of the IPAG in Montpellier for a five-year term.

All training programs are led by experienced professionals, such as senior government officials, regional directors (Mr. Bernard DELHOUME), and renowned academics (Mr. Nicolas MARTY), as well as teachers from preparatory classes for the grandes écoles (Ms. Anne DAVID). This collaborative effort involves about 100 people (see the“Team”page).

With a success rate on entrance exams of over 75% of its student body, as well as a specialized program that provides students with personalized guidance, the IPAG in Montpellier ranks among the very best exam preparation centers in France.

IPAG is the smallest unit at the University of Montpellier, with only 200 students. But IPAG’s success is measured by its results, as 3 out of 4 students there pass a Category A or B competitive exam. The number one goal here is career placement.

For a more detailed overview, feel free to check out ouroverview of IPAG