Universite de Montpellier II

Name

Universite de Montpellier II

Legal name

Université de Montpellier

Website

https://sciences.edu.umontpellier.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Faculté des Sciences is a public French higher education institution within the University of Montpellier, offering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs across nine scientific departments to domestic and international students, with revenue from state funding, tuition, and apprenticeship tax contributions from 140+ partner companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (University Science Programs)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Scientific research
• University degree programs
• Engineering education
• Continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Montpellier

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Higher Education Funding: Government-funded public university receiving state subsidies for educational operations, research activities, and infrastructure. Revenue supports academic programs, research initiatives, and student services.
2. Continuing Education and Professional Services: Revenue from continuing education programs, professional certifications (PIX digital skills), TOEIC testing, diploma programs, and specialized training for working professionals and businesses.
3. Apprenticeship Tax Collection: Collection of apprenticeship tax from over 140 companies annually, representing a significant revenue stream supporting dual education goals of scientific excellence and professional training.
4. University Fees: Registration fees and tuition collected from students for various programs including initial education, continuing education, and international student programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Faculté des Sciences at the Université de Montpellier is a public higher education institution delivering undergraduate (Licence), graduate (Master), and professional (Licence Professionnelle) degree programs across nine scientific departments: Physics/Chemistry, Mathematics/Computer Science, Engineering Sciences (Mechanics/Electronics/Automation), Life Sciences (Biology/Ecology/Environmental Sciences), and Earth/Water/Environment. The institution also provides continuing education, international exchange programs (Erasmus+, Erasmus Mundus, double degrees), research-based graduate training (IDIL), and business partnership services (Espace Entreprises) for internship and apprenticeship placements.

Product overview

The Faculty of Sciences at the University of Montpellier operates as a multi-disciplinary higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of undergraduate (Licence), professional (Licence Professionnelle), and graduate (Master) programs across scientific disciplines. The product portfolio consists of core academic degree programs in Physics/Chemistry, Mathematics/Computer Science, Engineering Sciences (Mechanics/Electronics/Automation), and Life Sciences (Biology/Ecology/Environmental Sciences), supplemented by specialized professional programs, continuing education offerings, and international mobility programs. Key products include the IDIL Graduate Program (research-focused interdisciplinary training), Erasmus Mundus international master's programs (MEME, MaMaSELF, MESD, RADMEP), Blended Intensive Programs under Erasmus+, and the Business Center services for company partnerships. The institution also offers Licences Accès Santé/Kiné for health career pathways, MEEF programs for teaching careers, and continuing education including PIX certification and TOEIC testing. All offerings are delivered through the official website at sciences.edu.umontpellier.fr, which serves as the primary digital interface for prospective students, current students, faculty, and business partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Licence de Chimie
• Licence de Physique
• Licence Informatique
• Licence de Mécanique
• Licence Sciences de la Vie
• Licence Electronique-Électrotechnique-Automatique (EEA)
• Licence Accès Santé (LAS)
• Licence Accès Kiné (LAK)
• Master de Chimie
• Master de Physique
• Master Informatique
• Master de Mathématiques
• Master de Mécanique
• Master Biologie Santé
• Master Biodiversité, Écologie, Évolution
• Master Électronique-Électrotechnique-Automatique (EEA)
• Master Sciences du Bois
• Master Énergie
• Master BioInformatique
• Masters Métiers de l'Enseignement (MEEF)
• IDIL Graduate Program
• Licences Professionnelles
• Formation Continue (Continuing Education)
• Programmes Erasmus Mundus
• Blended Intensive Programs (BIP) Erasmus+
• Espace Entreprises (Business Center Services)
• Stages et Alternance (Internship and Work-Study Services)

Quantifiable outcome

• Two out of four Prix Max Mousseron award recipients in 2026 were from Faculty of Sciences, demonstrating student excellence
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Abo Akademy (Finland)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026European university partnership for Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programs, specifically involved in the One Health program hosted at the Faculty of Sciences in June 2026.
• Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest (Hungary)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026European university partnership for Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programs, contributing students and faculty to the One Health program.
• Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași (Romania)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026European university partnership for Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programs participating in the One Health interdisciplinary program.
• University of Hamburg (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026European university partnership for Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programs, contributing to the international academic experience at the Faculty of Sciences.
• Democritus University of Thrace (Greece)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026European university partnership for Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programs, participating in the One Health program focusing on global health and sustainability.
• University of Helsinki (Finland)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026European university partnership for Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programs, contributing expertise to the interdisciplinary One Health initiative.
• National University of Singapore (NUS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026International research collaboration through the Microclimate Workshop program organized by Frédérique Carcaillet (VP Sustainable Development), focusing on sustainable development research.
• BCI - Bureau de Cooperation Interuniversitaire (Quebec)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational exchange program with Quebec universities enabling student mobility and internship opportunities in Canada through bilateral agreements.
• Campus FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational agency promoting French higher education internationally, facilitating international student recruitment and mobility to the Faculty of Sciences.
• CROUScoreOthersRegional student services organization providing housing, dining, scholarships, and student welfare services for Faculty of Sciences students.
• Erasmus+ Program NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Union mobility program supporting student and faculty exchanges with universities across Europe, including dedicated CDUS partnership for Erasmus+ promotion.
• AgroParisTechmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution in joint educational programs; student Émilie Rudolf from Faculty of Sciences/AgroParisTech won the Prix Max Mousseron 2026.
• EPF École d'ingénieursmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering school partner; student Sumika Fujimoto from EPF won joint first prize at Prix Max Mousseron 2026 alongside Faculty of Sciences students.
• CESImajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering school partner; student Guillem Pairot from CESI was among Prix Max Mousseron 2026 award recipients.
• Polytech MontpelliercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering school within the University of Montpellier ecosystem; Jiyuu-Hugo Sarrade scholarship eligibility includes Polytech students; Serge Pravosoudovich serves as Polytech Director on scholarship jury.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Aix-Marseille Université: Largest French university by enrollment, offering comparable multi-disciplinary science, engineering, and health programs across multiple campuses. Directly competes for Parcoursup applicants and Erasmus Mundus program placement in southern France.
• Université Côte d'Azur: French research university with strengths in mathematics, computer science, life sciences, and engineering. Peer for Mediterranean-region STEM recruitment and EU-funded programs.
• Université de Nantes: Multi-disciplinary French public university with science and engineering faculties that compete for the same Parcoursup applicant pool and corporate apprenticeship partnerships in western France.
• Sorbonne Université: Ile-de-France-based science and engineering university with comparable Licence/Master and Erasmus Mundus portfolios, and a strong research-platform footprint. Direct competitor for high-achieving STEM applicants and industry partnerships.
• Université de Lille: Major multidisciplinary French public university with science, engineering, and health faculties. Direct competitor for Parcoursup applicants and a peer for industry apprenticeship programs in northern France.
• Université de Strasbourg: Large French research university with strong programs in chemistry, physics, life sciences, and earth sciences. Competes for international students and EU-funded programs in eastern France.
• Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1: Science-and-health-focused French public university with overlapping Licence/Master catalogs in physics, chemistry, life sciences, and engineering. Direct competitor for STEM applicants and corporate apprenticeship partnerships in the Rhône-Alpes region.
• Université Paris-Saclay: Top French science-and-engineering university with comparable Licence/Master programs, large industry partnership base, and significant research-platform infrastructure. A direct competitor for top STEM applicants and EU-funded programs.
• Université Grenoble Alpes: Major French research university with strong physics, mathematics, computer science, and engineering offerings. Comparable in scale and structure to Montpellier, and a peer for international student recruitment.
• Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier: Science, technology, and health-focused French public university with parallel departments in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering. Comparable in scope and a peer for Erasmus Mundus and Erasmus+ mobility funding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/umontpellier
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/umontpellier
• Facebookfacebook.com/univmontpellier
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/universite-de-montpellier
• Instagraminstagram.com/umontpellier
• Pinterestfr.pinterest.com/umontpellier

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries10 records

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