University of Montpellier (Université de Montpellier / UM)
University of Montpellier (Université de Montpellier / UM) is a public institution in Montpellier, France, accredited by Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Primary language: French. AlmiStudy lists 4 canonical subject areas, all verified against Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999).
- Country
- France (FR)
- City
- Montpellier
- Control
- public
- Language
- French
- Accreditation
- Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- Source
- University of Montpellier (Université de Montpellier / UM) Official Website · tier: tier_1_official
- Website
- https://www.umontpellier.fr/en/
Subjects offered
Show all 6 listed subjects (raw)
Medicine · Pharmacy · Sciences · Sport Sciences · Law-Economics-Management · Education
Founded in 1289 (medical teaching dates to 1180), the University of Montpellier is one of the OLDEST universities in Europe still in operation. Modern continuous university formed 2015 through merger of Montpellier 1 and 2. Approximately 50,000 students. The Faculty of Medicine of Montpellier (founded 1180) is the **OLDEST CONTINUOUSLY OPERATING MEDICAL SCHOOL IN THE WORLD**. François Rabelais studied medicine here in 1530.
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