Student accommodation near the University of Paul Valéry Montpellier III

Below you’ll find useful information to help you find student accommodation near the University of Paul Valéry Montpellier III.

Student flats and spare rooms near UPVM University

In this section you’ll find all the information about the organisation of the University and its faculties.

Where’s the University of Paul Valéry Montpellier III located?

The UPVM is located in the north of the city, in the Vert-Bois district. On a single campus the University has all its facilities. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the centre.

On the campus you’ll find the Bibliothèque Universitaire Lettres, one of the most popular places among the students. In addition, UPVM campus has an active cultural and artistic life, with an amphitheatre where events, conferences, concerts and plays are held.

The Université Paul Valéry Montpellier III has six UFR (Training and research units), also known as faculties, and one institute:

• Literature, Arts, Philosophy and Psychoanalysis. This centre offers classes of Theatre and Performing Arts, Film, Audiovisual and New Media, Visual Arts, Ancient Languages and Literatures, Modern Languages, and Music and Musicology.
• Foreign and Regional Languages and Cultures. It is located in the centre of the university area and has the departments of Applied Foreign Languages, the Centre for Foreign and Regional Languages, and Anglophone, Arabic, Chinese, Germanic, Hispanic and Latin-American, Italian, Neo-Hellenic, Occitan, Lusophone and Russian Studies.
• Humanities and Environmental Sciences. This centre has four departments: Geography and Development, History, History of Art and Archaeology, and Biology, Ecology and Environment.
• Social Sciences, Organisations and Institutions. It has two departments: Economic and Social Administration, and Social Degrees.
• Sciences of the Subject and Society. This UFR includes three departments: Psychology, Sociology (Sociology, Health and Social Sciences) and Anthropology.
• Education and Sciences for Languages, Literatures, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Within this faculty are the departments of Teacher Training in Languages, Literatures, Arts, Human and Social Sciences, Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, Education and Training Sciences, and University Service of Physical and Sports Activities.
• Institute of Information and Communication Technologies (ITIC). This institute is focused on the study, teaching and research in the field of Information and Communication Sciences, as well as Information Technologies. The main areas of study are: Information and Communication Sciences, Journalism and Digital Media, Media Engineering, Digital Culture.

Best neighbourhoods to live in near UPVM University

In this section you’ll find the most popular student neighbourhoods near the University of Paul Valéry Montpellier III.

Aiguelongue

It’s a residential neighbourhood located in the north-east of Montpellier, popular among students because of its proximity to UPVM campus. It takes around ten minutes by public transport. The area has everything you need, including supermarkets, bars and restaurants. So if you are looking for a quiet neighbourhood close to the University, this is your best choice!

Beaux Arts

It’s the student area of Montpellier par excellence. It’s very close to the centre of Montpellier and 15 minutes by bus from Paul Valéry University. This neighbourhood is full of art, local artists and university atmosphere. The squares are full of life, surrounded by bars, restaurants and cafes often visited by students.

Les Cévennes

This district is in the west of the city, close to the University and the centre of Montpellier. Known for its calm and diverse atmosphere, it’is an ideal area for community life, with markets, local shops and several neighbourhood associations. It’s also very well connected by public transport.

Student residences near UPVM University

UPVM offers places in public student residences. They are managed by CROUS, the regional organisation in charge of university and school centres. There are alternatives both on the university facilities and throughout the city.

Montpellier is a university city, so there are many private student residences. They tend to be more expensive and have modern and comfortable facilities.

Erasmus at the University of Paul Valéry Montpellier III

• UPVM offers workshops designed to help international students integrate and adapt to campus and university life. They cover a wide range of topics, from practical tips on daily life to social activities to meet new people in your situation. A great way to make new friends while exploring the city's culture!
• The SUAPS (University Service of Physical and Sports Activities) of Paul Valery University invites new students to participate in a physical activity during the academic year, both competitive and recreational.

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