Study in Montpellier

France's youngest and most international city — free public transport and a vibrant Mediterranean lifestyle.

Students

80,000+

Monthly Budget

€880

Studio Rent

€700/mo

Safety Rating

4/10

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Overview

Total Students

80,000+

International %

~20%

Safety Rating

4/10 (Numbeo safety index: 38.9)

City vibeYoung, vibrant, Mediterranean, international

English programs✅ Available — see universities section

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Housing & Cost of Living

Studio rent

€700/mo

Avg. unfurnished

Shared room

€380–520/mo

Colocation

Monthly budget

€880

All-in estimate

CAF aid

€100–300

Housing benefit

Best neighborhoods

ÉcussonAntigonePort MarianneBeaux-Arts

💡 CAF tip: Apply for CAF housing benefit as soon as you have a signed lease. Students from most countries are eligible for €100–300/month.

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Universities & Tuition

EU tuition

€178/yr

Public universities

Non-EU tuition

€2895/yr

Différenciation tarifaire

Main Universities

🏛 Université de Montpellier (55,000)
🏛 Université Paul-Valéry (22,000)

Grandes Écoles

Montpellier Business SchoolSciences Po MontpellierSupAgro

Best fields

MedicineLawSciencesBusinessLanguages

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Transport & Getting Around

Student pass

FREE 🎉

Public transport free for residents

Regular pass

FREE

Without discount

Bike-friendly

Yes ✅

VéloMagg (€20/yr student pass) — tram/bus FREE for metro residents

Airport connectionMontpellier-Méditerranée airport; TGV to Paris 3.5 hrs

Bike-shareVéloMagg (€20/yr student pass) — tram/bus FREE for metro residents

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Work & Visa

Part-time work allowance

964 hrs/year (~18.5 hrs/wk)

Applies to all student visa holders in France

Visa typeLong-stay student visa + residence permit

Job marketMedium — digital, biotech, agri-tech growing

Internship sceneGood — biotech sector, digital startups

📋 Visa tip: Apply for your long-stay student visa (VLS-TS) through Campus France in your home country. After arrival, validate it online via the ANEF portal — no prefecture appointment needed.

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International Experience

Students

80,000+

International %

~20%

Safety

4/10 (Numbeo safety index: 38.9)

English programsYes — Montpellier Business School, Sciences Po

City vibeYoung, vibrant, Mediterranean, international