Admissions/Applications
Are you interested in enrolling in the UFR STAPS program in Montpellier?
Admission requirements vary depending on the level of study:

Please note:
- Administrative enrollment following a favorable recommendation from an academic committee will be possible, provided that the degree currently under review is granted.
- Degrees awarded outside Europe for candidates residing in Europe must be recognized through a degree equivalency assessment or ahttps://staps.edu.umontpellier.fr/scolarite/validation-des-acquis-vae-vap/(VES).
- Non-European students who hold a non-European degree and do not reside in Europe should visit the International Relations page (https://staps.edu.umontpellier.fr/international/)
- If it has been more than two years since you left the university, or if you are currently employed or looking for a job, you must contact the Continuing Education Office (sfc-inscription@umontpellier.fr) in addition to submitting your online application; they will handle your administrative registration.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered
- All documents must be submitted exclusively through the platforms
Admissions to thefirst year of a bachelor's degree program (L1)
PARCOURSUP APP
Target audience: REQUIRED for recent high school graduates and applicants seeking to change their academic track without interrupting their university studies
Applicants must confirm their acceptance of the admission offer on Parcoursup; failure to do so will result in the loss of their admission status. Without this confirmation, applicants will not be able to complete their administrative registration.
SPECIAL CASE
Target audience: Employees and job seekers who have been out of school for more than two years: These candidates are eligible for continuing education programs
Applications must be submitted no later than Monday, June 1, 2026, along with the following documents, to the UFR Administration (subject line: Continuing Education Application 26/27 – [Name]):
- Cover letter detailing your career plans
- Detailed Resume
- Transcripts / Degrees Earned
- Experience related to physical activity and sports (certificates of completion, coaching experience, bachelor’s degrees, other degrees, etc.), level of personal athletic ability (official document attesting to the level)
At the same time, applicants should contact the continuing education department, which is available to provide quotes and finalize registration once admission has been granted.
DEUST admissions
Applications for admission to thefirst year of the DEUST program are submitted through Parcoursup for new high school graduates and students seeking to change their major.
Applications for admission to thesecond year of the DEUST program are submitted through eCandidat (blue database).
The link to access the eCandidat application will be available from Friday, May 1, 2026, through Monday, June 1, 2026.
Applications are reviewed online by the academic committees.
Final decisions will be available on the applications.
Applicants must confirm acceptance of their admission offer on Parcoursup or eCandidat; failure to do so will result in the loss of their admission. Without this confirmation, applicants will not be able to complete their enrollment.
SPECIAL CASE
Target audience: Employees and job seekers who have been out of school for more than two years: These candidates are eligible for continuing education programs
Applications must be submitted no later than Monday, June 1, 2026, along with the following documents, to the UFR Administration (subject line: Application for DEUST 1 Continuing Education Program 26/27 – [Name]):
- Cover letter detailing your career plans
- Detailed Resume
- Transcripts / Degrees Earned
At the same time, applicants should contact the continuing education department, which is available to provide quotes and finalize registration once admission has been confirmed.
ADMISSIONS to the2nd year of the Bachelor's degree (L2) for students who passed some exams but failed others in the PASS program
Target audience: Students at the University of Montpellier who were conditionally admitted to the PASS program and did not apply through Ecandidat
Please complete this application and submit it to the registration office no later than July 19, 2026 (subject line: PASS 26/27 application—name)
Admission tothe 2nd or3rd year of a bachelor's degree program (L2–L3) or tothe 2nd year of a master's degree program ( M2)
All applications for admission to the second year of a bachelor’s program, the third year of a bachelor’s program, or the second year of a master’s program must be submitted online via the eCandidat application (blue database).
Links for admission applications will be available from
Friday, May 1, 2026, through Monday, June 1, 2026.
Applications are reviewed online by the academic committees.
Final decisions will be available on the app
The applicant must confirm acceptance of the favorable decision on their eCandidat application, or they will forfeit their admission. Without this confirmation, the applicant will not be able to complete the administrative registration process.
ADMISSIONS to the3rd year of the Professional Bachelor's Degree (LPro GDOSSL)
All applications for admission to the LPro program must be submitted online via the eCandidat application (red database).
Links to access the app will be available from Friday, May 1, 2026, through Monday, June 1, 2026.
Applications are reviewed online by the academic committees.
Final decisions will be available on the app.
The applicant must confirm acceptance of the favorable decision on their eCandidat application, or they will forfeit their admission. Without this confirmation, the applicant will not be able to complete the administrative registration process.
Admissions to the first year of the master's program (M1)
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 new national application platform to apply for the first year of a national master’s degree program.
Since the admission process for the first year of a master’s program is a national one, you will find all the necessary information on theMon Master website.
Check the University of Montpellier’s master’s program page regularly to stay informed about the application process.
Some programs will require you to submit the document “Notice of Continued Studies” when applying on the MonMaster platform. This document may be required for your application to be considered valid. Please fill out the section that applies to you and return the form to the following email address: staps-master@umontpellier.fr by March 2, 2026.

