Montpellier University Department of Sports Science
Skills for sports, education, and health

Students not participating in exchange programs / In individual enrollment

You are an international student and would like to come on an individual program.

To access higher education in France with a foreign degree, you must:

  • Have met the requirements for admission to higher education in the country where you obtained your high school diploma.
  • Demonstrate a level of understanding of the French language appropriate for the intended training program. This level is verified by an exam. Level B2 of the TCF (Test de Connaissance du Français) or its equivalent.

Admitted applicants will be enrolled in early September. To do so, you must request an enrollment form from the International Relations Office and make an appointment to complete the enrollment process.
Admission procedures vary depending on your situation.

You wish to apply for the first year of a bachelor's degree program

Non-European applicants who hold a non-European degree and reside outside Europe


All information relating to the application campaign can be found on Campus France.


Each candidate must complete the procedure corresponding to their situation:

  • Either electronically if the candidate is a resident of one of the following countries: South Africa, Azerbaijan, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Bahrain, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, South Korea, Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Ecuador, United States, Gabon, Georgia, Ghana, Guinea, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Niger, Nigeria, Peru, Qatar, Democratic Republic of Congo, Dominican Republic, United Kingdom, Russia, Senegal, Singapore, Taiwan, Chad, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, Vietnam.
  • Either by using the paper form (White File) if the candidate is a resident of a country not included in the above list.

Non-European applicants who hold a non-European degree and reside in France

Candidates who are citizens of the European Union or French citizens residing abroad

  • Candidates who are citizens of the European Union, the European Economic Area, the Swiss Confederation, the principalities of Andorra and Monaco, and French citizens residing abroad must submit their application for admission on ParcoursSup.

You live in a country with a Campus France office

You must log in to the website corresponding to your country of residence.

  • Electronically if the candidate is a resident of one of the following countries: South Africa, Azerbaijan, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Bahrain, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, South Korea, Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Ecuador, United States, Ethiopia, Gabon, Georgia, Ghana, Guinea, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mali, Morocco, Mauritius, Mauritania, Mexico, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Peru, Qatar, Democratic Republic of Congo, Dominican Republic, United Kingdom, Russia, Senegal, Singapore, Taiwan, Chad, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, Vietnam.

Log on to Campus France to submit your application online, depending on your situation. You will also find the calendar for submitting applications there.

This procedure is mandatory in order to begin the visa application process.

Please note: Any application submitted outside of the Campus France Space will be rejected by the University's academic committees.

You wish to apply for the first year of a master's degree

You are a European citizen or a non-European citizen residing in the European Union.

If you hold (or are preparing to obtain) a national bachelor's degree or another degree that allows you to enter a master's program, you must apply through the national application platform MonMaster to apply for the first year of a national master's degree.
 

Check the dedicated page on the UFR STAPS website regularly to stay informed about the application process.

You live in a country outside the European Union or in a country without a CEF Campus France procedure:

Please contact the Office of International Relations.

You wish to apply for a Bachelor's degree (2nd year), Bachelor's degree (3rd year), or Master's degree (2nd year)

You live in a country with a Campus France office

You must log in to the website corresponding to your country of residence.

  • Either electronically if the candidate is a resident of one of the following countries: South Africa, Azerbaijan, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Bahrain, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, South Korea, Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Ecuador, United States, Ethiopia, Gabon, Georgia, Ghana, Guinea, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mali, Morocco, Mauritius, Mauritania, Mexico, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Peru, Qatar, Democratic Republic of Congo, Dominican Republic, United Kingdom, Russia, Senegal, Singapore, Taiwan, Chad, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, Vietnam.
  • Log in to Campus France to complete your application online, depending on your situation. You will also find the calendar for submitting applications there.

This procedure is mandatory in order to begin the visa application process.

Please note: Any application submitted outside of the Campus France Space will be rejected by the University's academic committees.

You live in a European Union country or in a country without the CEF Campus France procedure.

  • For countries that do not have a Campus France office with CEF procedures, or for foreign students residing in France or students who are citizens of the European Union, please refer to this page.
  • Administrative registration takes place before the start of classes (refer to the academic calendars). Several documents will be required to validate administrative registration.

For more practical information, see the international student guide.

Contact International Relations Services at the UFR STAPS

Health insurance

CVEC (Student Life and Campus Contribution)

Open a bank account

Housing – Student rental deposit (Visale)

International Mentoring Program

  • Are you coming to study at a higher education institution in Montpellier, Nîmes, or Perpignan as part of an individual mobility program or exchange program?
  • Would you like to be welcomed and accompanied by a student volunteer upon your arrival in September 2024?

Sign up for the free International Sponsorship program

This service is completely free!

  • Are you coming to study in Montpellier, Nîmes, or Perpignan independently or through an exchange program?
  • Would you like to be welcomed and accompanied by a volunteer student from your arrival in September 2024?

Join the International Mentoring Program!

This service is totally free!