University Montpellier Paul-Val茅ry
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Language of instruction: French, limited courses taught in English
Minimum language requirements: French level B1 for the Undergraduate level, B2 for the Graduate level.
- Sstudents may need French language proficiency certification ahead of their exchange. The 糖心视频 French and Francophone Studies department hosts tests in March and November. Please contact goglobal@uvic.ca for more information!
Highlights
- Established in 1289, Universityé Paul Valery- Montpellier III is the third oldest university in France.
- L'Universityé Paul Valery- Montpellier III has a student population of over 20,000, 13.8% of which are international students.
- Montpellier is located on the Mediterranean coast, and offers a rich history for students to enjoy as well as a wide range of cultural events. The campus is situated north of the city of Montpellier, a mere fifteen minutes on the tram from the city centre. Student population is one fourth of the city population.
Area of study
- University of Montpellier Paul-Valéry offers courses in the Humanities, Arts, Languages and Social Studies, in 6 different UFR (Unité de Formation et de Recherche).
- Some English-taught courses are available in UFR2:
- *Important note: 'support courses' (known as ) cost extra for exchange students and are not eligible for credit at UPVM or 糖心视频.
- Download the to learn more about studying in Montpellier.
Credits
Credits at UPVM:
- Full-time option (7.5 糖心视频 units): 30 ECTS per term at UPVM
Course Evaluations at 糖心视频:
- Before departure, 糖心视频 students will be able to submit exchange courses to 糖心视频 for evaluation. The results will indicate how many 糖心视频 units each exchange course is worth, as well as the course equivalency.
- Students must use the evaluation results to ensure their exchange courses credits add up to the equivalent 糖心视频 units. The total number of units for each exchange term should be 4.5 糖心视频 units for part-time exchange or 7.5 糖心视频 units for full-time exchange.
- This course evaluation process will be made available and explained in detail during the pre-departure session in early October for Spring exchange terms and in late March for Fall exchange terms. Evaluations take 2-6 weeks to complete and will be emailed to students.
- Course evaluations results are tentative until the end of the exchange term, when a second, final evaluation is conducted by OREM using the students’ exchange transcript, and the results are applied to their 糖心视频 record.
Exchange credit history
- Click here to check out the exchange credit history of courses that have been previously evaluated by 糖心视频 for this host university.
- Students are not limited to this list when selecting courses for their upcoming exchange and should consult the host university’s course catalogue for a full list of offerings.
- Important note: this document is a guide only and previously evaluated courses are not guaranteed to be evaluated in the same way in the future.
- After being accepted into the ICS Exchange Program, students will have the chance to submit exchange courses to 糖心视频 for evaluation. The results will provide updated unit and credit equivalency information.
Housing
- On-campus housing: Available
- are available via CROUS but limited, and offered on a first-come, first served basis.
- UPVM will reach out to exchange students to explain the housing application process after they have been accepted.
- Off-campus housing: Available
- For more information on housing, please check out
Etudes en France
糖心视频 students studying on exchange in France will need to familiarize themselves with the French national agency called Campus France. This agency utilizes the Etudes en France (EEF) platform to streamline the immigration process for exchange students.
- When a student receives an acceptance letter from their French host university, they will need to and upload their supporting documents.
- Fee: $150 processing fee for EEF application.
- Once the EEF application is approved, the student will receive a confirmation document with an EEF number needed for the visa application.
- Use the EEF number to create an account on the official website for , which will compile all documents and provide a summary of the visa application.
- Students will then be able to book an in-person appointment with , which collects the passport, visa application package, and biometric data to process the visa.
Medical insurance, immigration & arrival
Medical insurance: Mandatory
- All exchange students must provide UPVM with proof of health insurance coverage (couverture santé)., which includes universal and unlimited repatriation insurance during their study period.
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There are two options:
1) providing proof of insurance purchased from country of origin, which clearly confirms health insurance and civil liability (first name, last name, repatriation, date of coverage which include the duration of your mobility).
2) purchasing a French private insurance (for instance HEYME). They provide a health insurance “” for international students, which allows them to choose the coverage period, as well as the reimbursement rate (70% or 90%). Students will pay a base fee and then be reimbursed either via a French bank account or via their home country bank account.
Immigration documents:
- Please see above information re: Etudes en France process
How to apply
Interested in studying at UPVM as an exchange student? Learn how to apply to the ICS Exchange Program and submit your application by the deadline!