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University of Montpellier

University of Montpellier

🇫🇷 France 4-Year University
Global #472 France #2
Campus of University of Montpellier

Institution Info

Founded
1220
Type
4-Year University
Students
49,000 students

About

University of Montpellier is a higher education institution in France, founded in 1220. Recognized as among the world's top 500 universities, it is one of the top 3 universities in France. The university has approximately 49K students, a member of Global C-Tier (World 301-500) and Top 30 Universities in France.

Rankings

Source Year Rank Score
QS 2026 QS #430 · Ranked 35.70
UNIRANKS 2026 UniRanks #472 · Ranked 84.63
ARWU 2025 ARWU #151 · Top 200

Research Output via OpenAlex

711
h-index
8,822,313
Citations
134,009
Publications
137,616
i10-index
2.63
Mean Citedness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University of Montpellier's global ranking?

University of Montpellier is ranked #472 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within France, it holds the #2 position.

When was University of Montpellier founded?

University of Montpellier was founded in 1220, making it 806 years old. It is one of the oldest institutions in France.

How many students attend University of Montpellier?

University of Montpellier has a student body of approximately 49,000 students.

What is University of Montpellier's research output?

University of Montpellier has produced 134,009 research publications with 8,822,313 total citations and an h-index of 711, according to OpenAlex data.