Study Abroad with IAE
Our Partner Universities
IAE Montpellier is deeply committed to a strong international dynamic, promoting academic and professional exchanges worldwide. Thanks to a vast network of university and business partners, we offer our students unique opportunities to enrich their journey, develop intercultural skills, and build a borderless future. Whether integrating international students or supporting our students abroad, our commitment is clear: to train open-minded, mobile managers ready to tackle the challenges of a globalized environment.
Why Study Abroad?
Studying abroad is a unique opportunity to enrich both your academic and personal journey. Immersed in a new environment, you develop intercultural skills, improve your language abilities, and gain independence. This experience also boosts your employability by opening doors to an international job market. Whether through a semester exchange, a dual degree, or an internship abroad, going outside France allows you to gain a global perspective and stand out in an increasingly connected professional world.
The objectives and motivations are multiple:
Develop an international experience and enrich your academic journey.
Improve your linguistic and intercultural skills.
Discover a different academic system and broaden your professional perspectives.
Joining an International Program at IAE Montpellier means:
A Strong International Outlook
IAE Montpellier is committed to an internationalization strategy with dozens of global partnerships through academic exchange programs.
Courses in English and International Immersion
Our Master’s programs incorporate courses focused on international and environmental issues to prepare our students for tomorrow’s challenges.
International Academic Recognition
IAE Montpellier stands out with its EFMD Accredited status, a rare mark of excellence in France, and its membership in the CHARM-EU alliance, which strengthens student exchanges and intercultural learning.
Who is concerned?
Whether your program includes international mobility or not, you have the opportunity to experience studying abroad!
For students whose program does not include international mobility, please refer to the following document.
Included in Certain Programs
Some programs include a period of international mobility directly (academic exchange, internship, or dual degree) :
Possible Even If Not Included in Your Curriculum
Discuss with your program coordinator to explore available options and create a personalized plan for an international experience.
Internships Abroad
If your program includes a mandatory internship, why not complete it abroad? You will be supported at every step:
The Internship Office to guide you through the administrative procedures
A specialized service provider to help you find suitable internship offers
The International Relations Office to inform you about available mobility scholarships
Specific Exchange Programs
IAE Montpellier offers the opportunity to earn an international dual degree, a unique chance to enrich your academic journey and stand out in the job market. By joining a program in partnership with a foreign university, you will earn both a diploma from IAE Montpellier and a recognized diploma from the host country.
Dual Degrees
IAE Montpellier offers its students numerous international mobility opportunities, including several dual-degree mobility programs with high-quality partners.
By choosing a dual program, students benefit from the same advantages as those participating in a study abroad experience, while completing their studies with two diplomas at the Bachelor or Master level.
Important: Applications must be made directly to the International Relations Office, following approval from the Program Coordinator of the associated degree.
Mobility scholarships
Four application calls are held each year for obtaining a mobility scholarship.
The University of Montpellier encourages international mobility and offers several financial aids to support students in their study or internship projects abroad.
📌 Important: International mobility requires physical relocation. Distance learning and remote work from France are not eligible for scholarships.
If you need further information, please contact the IAE International Office: 📩 iae-international@umontpellier.fr
Three international mobility scholarships are available for eligible students:
AMI Scholarship
Government support for students undertaking an internship or study period abroad, subject to financial conditions.
Erasmus+ Scholarship
Financial aid for students going on academic exchange or internship in a European country.
Occitanie Region Scholarship
A specific grant offered by certain French regions to promote international mobility for students.
The process
Contact the International Relations Office: iae-international@umontpellier.fr
Application to the international program
Selection of the partner university
Preparation of the application file
ECTS Credits
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) facilitates the recognition of studies abroad and promotes student mobility. It allows for the easy transfer of academic credits between universities, ensuring that the work you do while studying in another country is recognized by your home institution. This system helps students gain international experience while maintaining the academic progress required for their degree.
Credits are accumulable, compensable, and transferable between European universities.
A module successfully completed at a foreign university is recognized for the award of your degree in France.
Each course unit is assigned a credit value (ranging from 1 to 60), which represents the student’s workload. This system ensures that academic achievements are recognized across institutions, facilitating student mobility and the recognition of international studies.
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