Erasmus in Montpellier
The official links people use most when they arrive in Montpellier. We opened each one on its website, and each shows the date we checked it.
To start with
Universities
International offices for exchange students.
- Coming on exchange to the University of MontpellierUniversité de Montpellier
For Erasmus+, contact the international office of your faculty. Includes tuition exemption and an online Welcome Desk.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in French
- Exchange at Paul-Valéry Montpellier 3Université Paul-Valéry Montpellier 3
PDF guides for Erasmus+ and other exchange students coming for one or two semesters.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in French
When you arrive
Student associations and welcome services.
- ESN Montpellier: Erasmus welcome associationESN Montpellier
Local ESN section with the ESNcard, welcome events and activities for international students.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in French
- Welcome for foreign students in MontpellierVille de Montpellier
Contacts for the universities' international offices, the Crous and the international welcome service.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in French
- Crous Montpellier: university restaurants and student servicesCrous Montpellier-Occitanie
Public body for student life: university restaurants, residences and social support.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in French
Erasmus associations
ESN sections, AEGEE and international student associations: activities, buddies and help when you arrive.
- ESN Montpellier: who they areESN Montpellier
Welcome association founded in 1997: cultural, sports and social activities every semester and trips around the region. It also helps with paperwork and housing.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in French
- ESN Montpellier on the university websiteUniversité de Montpellier
University of Montpellier page on ESN: tours, parties, trips and sports, with its address at the Richter student centre.
Checked on 24 October 2026
- Institut Agro Montpellier: student association buddiesAssociation des étudiants de L'Institut Agro Montpellier
The student association pairs every exchange student with a buddy and organises station pick-ups and welcome activities.
Checked on 24 October 2026
Parties and events
Welcome parties, language exchanges and events for international students. Buy tickets only on the organiser's own website.
- ESN Montpellier: event ticketsESN Montpellier
Tickets for its activities (Halloween party with a safety team, treasure hunt, bouldering) and ESNcard sales.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in French
Paperwork
What an EU student staying for a semester has to do.
- CAF housing benefit for studentsCaf de l'Hérault
CAF page for Montpellier students with the three steps to apply, tips and videos.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in French
- CVEC: exchange students do not pay itMinistère de l'Enseignement supérieur (etudiant.gouv.fr)
If you come with Erasmus+ and pay no tuition fees in France, you do not need to do anything.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in French
- Right to open a bank accountService-Public.fr
If a bank refuses you, the Banque de France can assign one. You only need to live in France, whatever your nationality.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in French
Transport
Public transport, passes and bikes.
- Free public transport for residents: Pass gratuitéMontpellier Méditerranée Métropole
If you live in the Metropole, trams and buses are free with this pass. You need ID, a photo and proof of address.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in French
- TaM passes for under-26s who are not residentsTaM
If you do not yet live in the Metropole, there are 31-day or one-year passes for under-26s.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in French
- Vélomagg: Montpellier public bike schemeTaM
Free sign-up to use the self-service bikes. With the Pass gratuité you can add one free hour a day.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in French
Health and emergencies
European Health Insurance Card, emergencies and doctors.
- Healthcare for EU students: European Health Insurance CardMinistère de l'Enseignement supérieur (etudiant.gouv.fr)
With a European Health Insurance Card valid for the whole year you do not need to register with Ameli. Without it, register at etudiant-etranger.ameli.fr.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in French
- Emergency numbers: 112 and othersService-Public.fr
112 works across the EU. France also has 15 (medical emergencies), 17 (police), 18 (fire brigade) and 114 by text or app for deaf people.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in French
Student discounts
Cards and reduced prices for young people and students.
- Pass Métropole: discounts for residentsMontpellier Méditerranée Métropole
Free card for residents with reduced prices at pools, media libraries, museums such as the Fabre and some private leisure venues.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in French
Culture and city life
Official tourism, events and libraries.
- Montpellier tourist officeOffice de Tourisme Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole
Official tourism website with ideas for visits, activities and events.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in French
- Montpellier media librariesMédiathèques Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole
Media library network of the Metropole. With the Pass Métropole the yearly membership is cheaper.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in French
Offers for students in your city
Every two weeks, an email with discounts and useful things for Erasmus students in Montpellier: transport, trips, activities and services. Only while you are there.
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Other cities in France
These are links to official websites. If one no longer works or has changed, write to us at hello@erasmuskit.com.