The 2026 ranking from the highly regarded QS World University Rankings has just been released, and it’s quite flattering for Montpellier. The university has climbed to the 482nd spot globally out of more than 5,600 institutions analyzed, showing a significant improvement of 18 places.
Sciences, Environment, and Health
The UM shines brightly thanks to the strength of its programs and the excellence of its research, especially in the fields of environment, biology, agriculture, and health. In some thematic rankings, such as those from Shanghai or Times Higher Education, it even ranks in the global top 100, with special recognition for earth sciences, geophysics, and aquatic life.
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An Eco-Friendly University Ahead of Its Time
The University of Montpellier shines not only for its scientific publications but also for its commitment to sustainable development, recognized internationally. In the THE Impact Ranking, it ranks among the top 50 worldwide in several sustainable development goals, particularly in public health and marine environment preservation. The first French university in these two areas. That’s quite something!
Montpellier is now adding a strong academic string to its bow. Also featured in the highly regarded CWTS Leiden Ranking and in Reuters' list of the most innovative universities (2nd in France!), the UM is establishing itself as a major player in European higher education. And this is just the beginning!