Coming to study in exchange programs / Incoming students in exchange programs

Exchange programs allow students enrolled at a foreign university to continue their studies at the University of Montpellier for a maximum period of one year, subject to the terms and conditions set out in the program. The period of study at the university must be an integral part of the students' program of study at their home university. It must be recognized and validated as part of their curriculum.

At your home university:

• You must be enrolled at a university with which the University of Montpellier has established a partnership providing for student exchanges.
• You must contact the international relations office at your home university to submit your application. This department will provide you with all the necessary information about exchange programs.
• You must be nominated by your university. Once you have been selected, your university will need to provide us with your name, contact details, field of study, and the length of your stay.

Contact the UFR STAPS

• You must contact the representative of the International Relations Office (BRI) at the UFR STAPS, who will send you the procedure to follow.

Submission of application files to the UFR STAPS

• You will need to contact your university's International Relations coordinator to find out the specific dates.

By emailor postal address:

University of Montpellier – UFR STAPS
International Relations Office
700 Avenue du Pic Saint Loup – 34090 Montpellier

Exchange periods

• First semester (fall semester): early September to mid-January
• Second semester (spring semester): mid-January to the end of June
• You must choose courses that correspond to the curriculum you are following at your home university, in agreement with your academic advisor, before your departure. If you pass the exams, these courses must be validated by your home university upon your return.
• If you are coming as part of the Erasmus+ program, you must earn a total of 30 ECTS credits per semester.
  Students coming from a non-European university are not required to earn 30 ECTS credits.
• The vast majority of courses are taught in French (with the exception of courses on learning other languages). You must have the language level required by the UFR STAPS: Level B2.
• Bachelor's Degree Program/Course Catalog
• For master's level students: see the master's degree programs offered on this page.
• You must list the courses you have chosen on the educational contract, indicating the exact title and number of credits.
• Your educational contract must be completed and signed by you and your academic advisor. It must be sent to the UFR STAPS at the same time as your application.

Modification of the initial study contract (Learning Agreement)

• Sometimes, your study contract may be modified once you are enrolled at the UFR STAPS. Changes are usually due to scheduling conflicts (classes held at the same time). You will make these changes with the agreement of the instructors responsible for your studies at STAPS and your home university. Any changes must be approved by the instructors who signed your initial study contract.

As an exchange student, you have certain obligations.

• Remain enrolled at your home university during your stay at the UFR STAPS in Montpellier.
• Obtain approval from your home university for the study plan you wish to follow at the UFR STAPS. Your study plan must be detailed in a Learning Agreement and include three signatures: yours, that of your academic advisor at your university, and that of the academic advisor at the UFR STAPS Montpellier.
• Have at least a B2 level in French.
• Meet the deadlines for sending or transmitting the documents requested by the Office of International Relations (OIR).
• Report to the International Relations Office as soon as you arrive and before you leave Montpellier, once you have completed your exams.

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