Welcome to Montpellier 1 University (UM1)

Introduction

In the heart of the Languedoc–Roussillon Region, a traditional cultural and intellectual crossroads, Montpellier 1 University is striving to enhance and multiply talent.
For more than 700 years (since 1289), the university’s history has been distinguished by values of excellence, prestige and a multidisciplinary approach, both in research and education, thus ensuring it an international renown.

A pluridisciplinary Approach

With more than 26,000 students, Montpellier 1 University boasts:

• seven university departments (UFR): Law, Economics, Business Administration, Medicine, Pharmacy, Odontology, Sports and Exercise Science and Technology
• two institutes: the Institute of Business Science and Management and the Institute of Public Service Preparation

Facilities

UM1’s (Montpellier 1 University’s) facilities are distributed across the entire city of Montpellier, from the historic city centre to the “Hôpitaux-Facultés” (“Hospitals-Faculties”) district in the North to the modern “Richter” districts in the South. These facilities represent more than 400,000 m² of infrastructure.

The Management Team

• Philippe Augé
  President of the University
• Pascal Beauregard
  Secretary-General of the University
• Philippe Paillet
  Assistant Secretary-General of the University
• Jean-Pascal Niogret
  Accountant
• Jean Martinez
  Vice-chairman of the Board of Governors
• Jacques Mercier
  Vice-chairman of the Scientific Committee
• Chantal Marion
  Vice-chairman of the Academic and University Life Committee
• Nicolas Giraudeau
  Student vice-president of the University