Studying at the UFR STAPS
What is the STAPS Department?
In France, STAPS departments are faculties of physical and sports sciences and techniques. STAPS students are trained for various careers related to sports and physical activities.
What do you learn there?
At the STAPS Department in Montpellier, the programs are multidisciplinary and combine the biological sciences (neuroscience, physiology) with the humanities (psychology, sociology, history, anthropology). A large portion of STAPS students’ schedules is devoted to participating in sports: track and field, basketball, badminton, dance, rock climbing, soccer, gymnastics, handball, judo, weight training, swimming, rugby, tennis, triathlon, sailing, and volleyball.
Allcourses are taught in French, so international students must have a B2 level of proficiency to successfully complete the program
Learn more about our bachelor's and master's degree programs
How do I apply to study at the UFR STAPS?
Independent student not participating in an exchange program
When applying for individual enrollment in the STAPS Department, the procedure differs depending on whether you are a citizen of a European Union country or not. You will find all the necessary information on this page (under the “Individual Mobility” section).
You can also find information on theCampus France website.
Exchange student
A welcome guide for international students coming to study through exchange programs is availableinFrenchorEnglish. You'll find all the information you need on thispage.
How should you go about getting settled when you arrive in Montpellier?
Housing
To help you in your search for housing:
- The CROUS in Montpellier can offer you housing options
- You may be offered housing in a university housing complex, but the number of spots is very limited. You will need to contact the International Relations Office of the UFR STAPS.
Catering
There is a CROUS cafeteria on the UFR STAPS campus (fast food). You can also eat at the various university restaurants located near the campus (as a general guide, the price of a meal is around €3.50).