Bordeaux Montaigne University
Pessac, France
Quick facts
- World rank
- #1,501
- 2024
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 17,316
- International students
- 12%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1970
Overview
Bordeaux Montaigne University is a prominent public institution located in Pessac, near Bordeaux, France. Historically known as Bordeaux III, it focuses on arts, humanities, languages, and social sciences. The university hosts over 17,000 students and maintains a strong international presence with students from approximately 120 nationalities. It is recognized for its research contributions and multidisciplinary approach to education. The campus is integrated into the Bordeaux metropolitan area, benefiting from excellent public transport links. The university provides a wide range of academic programs from undergraduate to doctoral levels.
Fields of study
- Arts
- Languages
- Literature
- Humanities
- Social Sciences
- Communication
- Geography
- History
- Philosophy
- Archaeology
- Music
- Cinema and Audiovisual
- Design
- Journalism
- Urban Planning
- Information Science
Accreditation: Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche (MESR) / HCÉRES
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- September
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program (typically March/April via Parcoursup or MonMaster)
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- scolarite@u-bordeaux-montaigne.fr
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€175 – €391 / year
From about $189 / year
Domestic students
€170 – €380 / year
The university voted to maintain the same registration fees for non-EU students as for EU students for the 2024-2025 academic year, exempting them from differential fees. Rates for 24/25: Licence 175€, Master 250€, Doctorate 391€.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctorat Montaigne-Humanités (opens in a new tab)French · On Campus | PhD | — | Varies | Sep 27, 2026 | — |
| Master Etudes germaniques (DD Potsdam) (opens in a new tab)French, German · On Campus | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Master International master of african studies (DD) (opens in a new tab)French, English · On Campus | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.