Montpellier cityscape

Montpellier, France

Program Characteristics

Home to 60,000 university students, Montpellier is a young, vibrant city with a centuries-old history of intellectual advances and social tolerance.

The fall semester takes place from the beginning of September to mid-December. The spring semester takes place from mid-January to mid-May.

Courses are offered in partnership with the Université Paul Valéry (UPV) and the Université Montpellier (UM).

  • 2.5 GPA
  • Four semesters of college-level French

The Student Assistants organize weekly activities to familiarize students with the city and provide them with opportunities to meet French students.

Students have three housing options:

  • Homestay (preferred)
  • Apartment with other program participants
  • Studio apartment
Esplanade de l’Europe
Video: More information about the program, operated by the University of Minnesota's Learning Abroad Center

Program Highlights

Small classroom settings

Small classes

Small class sizes mean students get individual attention. 

Student group at the Palais des Papes in Avignon

Excursions

Students have the chance to see many attractions in France, such as the Palais des Papes (Pope’s Palace) in Avignon. 

Student at veterinary internship

Internship opportunities

Students in the advanced track of the Language & Culture program can have internship placements (in French), such as this veterinary clinic internship. Students in the intermediate track are eligible to participate in the Community Engagement course and volunteer at local agencies (in English).