Students not participating in exchange programs / Individual enrollment
You are an international student and would like to enroll in an individual program.
To enroll in higher education in France with a foreign degree, you must:
- Have met the requirements for admission to higher education in the country where you earned your high school diploma.
- Demonstrate a level of proficiency in French appropriate for the intended program. This level is verified through an exam. Level B2 on 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 packet from the Office of International Relations and schedule an appointment to complete the enrollment process.
Admission procedures vary depending on your situation.
Are you interested in applying 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 regarding the application process can be found on Campus France.
Each applicant must follow the procedure that applies to their situation:
- Or electronically if the applicant 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, Ivory Coast, 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, Morocco, Mauritius, Mauritania, Mexico, Niger, Nigeria, Peru, Qatar, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dominican Republic, United Kingdom, Russia, Senegal, Singapore, Taiwan, Chad, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, Vietnam.
- Or by using the paper form (White Form) if the applicant is a resident of a country not included in the list above.
Non-European applicants who hold a non-European degree and reside in France
- You need to download the document known as the Green Paper
Applicants who are citizens of the European Union or French nationals residing abroad
- Applicants who are citizens of the European Union, the European Economic Area, the Swiss Confederation, the Principalities of Andorra and Monaco, or French nationals residing abroad must submit their application for admission through ParcoursSup
You live in a country with a Campus France office
You must log in to the website for your country of residence.
- Online if the applicant 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, Ivory Coast, 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 the Congo, Dominican Republic, United Kingdom, Russia, Senegal, Singapore, Taiwan, Chad, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, Vietnam.
Log in to Campus France to submit your application online, depending on your situation. You will also find the application deadline schedule there.
This procedure is required to begin the visa application process.
Please note: Any application submitted outside of the Campus France portal will be rejected by the university’s academic committees.
Are you interested in applying to the first year of a master's program?
Are you a European citizen or a non-European resident of the European Union?
If you hold (or are working toward) a national bachelor’s degree or another degree that qualifies you for a master’s program, you must use the national application platform MonMaster to apply for the first year of a national master’s degree program.
Check the dedicated page on the UFR STAPS website regularly to stay informed about the application process.
If you live in a country outside the European Union or in a country that does not have a CEF Campus France application process:
Please contact the Office of International Relations
Are you interested in applying for the second year of a bachelor's degree, the third year of a bachelor's degree, or the second year of a master's degree?
You live in a country with a Campus France office
You must log in to the website for your country of residence.
- Or electronically if the applicant 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, Ivory Coast, 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 the Congo, Dominican Republic, United Kingdom, Russia, Senegal, Singapore, Taiwan, Chad, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, Vietnam.
- Log in to Campus France to submit your application online, depending on your situation. You will also find the application deadline calendar there.
This procedure is required to begin the visa application process.
Please note: Any application submitted outside of the Campus France portal will be rejected by the university’s academic committees.
You live in a European Union country or in a country that does not have the CEF Campus France application process
- For countries that do not have a Campus France office using the CEF procedure, or for international students residing in France, or for students who are citizens of the European Union, please refer to this page.
- Administrative registration must be completed before classes begin (please refer to the academic calendars). Several documents are required to complete the administrative registration process.
For more practical information, please consult the International Student Guide
Contact the International Relations Office of the UFR STAPS
Health insurance
- To enroll in health insurance, I’ll sign up at etudiant-etranger.ameli.fr
- Watch the tutorial
CVEC (Student Life and Campus Fee)
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 study abroad program or an exchange program?
- Would you like to be welcomed and guided by a student volunteer when you arrive 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 on your own or through an exchange program?
- Would you like to be welcomed and guided by a student volunteer starting when you arrive in September 2024?
Join the International Mentoring Program!
This service is completely free!