The Hérault department is home to a diverse array of education providers, ranging from large public institutions to specialized private schools. The list includes major players like CHU de Montpellier, a leading hospital, and Studi, a French online education leader. Other notable entities are Université de Montpellier Paul-Valéry for arts and social sciences, and MBS School of Business, focusing on management and entrepreneurship. The majority of these organizations are based in Montpellier, forming a significant educational hub.
This collection of companies reveals a strong concentration in higher education and professional training. While large institutions like Académie de Montpellier (government administration for education) and L'Institut Agro Montpellier (agricultural higher education) are present, there is also a significant presence of schools dedicated to applied arts and digital fields, such as École Studio M and ESMA - Ecole Supérieure des Métiers Artistiques.
| # | Company | Employees | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
CHU de Montpellierchu-montpellier.fr
Leading hospital in Montpellier with 12,000 employees and 15 medical departments offering over 90 services across 8 facilities, ranked 5th by Le Point magazine in 2019 |
5,431 | |||
| 2 | 2,936 | ||||
| 3 |
Université de Montpellier Paul-Valéryuniv-montp3.fr
French public institution providing education in arts, languages, and social sciences for students and researchers through diverse training and research units. |
2,307 | |||
| 4 |
Académie de Montpellierac-montpellier.fr
Administrative district overseeing national education in Languedoc-Roussillon region, managing five departments under a government-appointed Rector. |
1,257 | |||
| 5 |
MBS School of Businessmbs-education.com
Educates and trains in management, innovation, and entrepreneurship, focusing on global efficiency, environmental, and social responsibility, recognized worldwide for quality. |
834 | |||
| 6 |
L'Institut Agro Montpellierinstitut-agro-montpellier.fr
A public institution in South France offering higher education and research in agricultural fields, with a focus on various training topics |
529 | |||
| 7 |
École Studio Mmyfrenchdegree.com
Specialized education in applied arts, photography, video games, audiovisual with state diplomas and professional training from Bac+1 to Bac+4. |
440 | |||
| 8 |
ESMA - Ecole Supérieure des Métiers Artistiquesesma-artistique.com
An applied arts school offering professional cycles in 3D animation, interior architecture, graphic design, game design, and concept art illustration |
342 | |||
| 9 |
Purple Campus Occitaniepurple-campus.com
This is a regional training network offering professional development, apprenticeships, and skills enhancement for individuals and businesses across various sectors, from CAP to Master's degrees. |
340 | |||
| 10 |
IRFA SUDirfasud.fr
Provides social economy-based professional training, qualification, and skill enhancement from CAP to Bac+5 levels for employment readiness. |
332 | |||
| 11 |
Keyce Academykeyce.fr
Keyce Academy offers specialized education in business, tourism, healthcare, and IT, providing Bachelor's to Master's degree programs in both apprenticeship and traditional settings |
295 | |||
| 12 |
ENSAMmontpellier.archi.fr
A public institution in Montpellier that teaches architecture, urban planning, construction, awards architectural diplomas, conducts research, and promotes architectural culture |
280 | |||
| 13 |
ArtFXartfx.school
A private school established in 2004 with 3 campuses in France offering 5 Masters programs and a Foundation in Fine Arts Top 10 creative school globally |
253 | |||
| 14 |
Faculté de Droit et de Science politique de Montpellierdroit.edu.umontpellier.fr
Specializing in Law and Political Science education, located in Montpellier Providing academic programs for students in these fields |
231 | |||
| 15 |
Hôpitaux du Bassin de Thauch-bassindethau.fr
French public healthcare provider, offering medical, surgical, and elderly care, including training for nurses and caregivers, across multiple sites in the Thau basin area. |
230 | |||
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| 16 |
Groupe Adènegroupe-adene.com
Provides home healthcare services combining medical professionals and patient representatives to maintain and develop care and support offerings. |
225 | |||
| 17 |
Montpellier Managementmontpellier-management.fr
Academic institution offering management programs from bachelor's to doctoral level, focused on combining business studies with a practical, professional approach |
196 | |||
| 18 |
Université Montpellier 2montpellier
With a history of 9 centuries, the company covers various scientific fields, focusing on research and education in biology, chemistry, engineering, and more |
193 | |||
| 19 |
Faculté de Médecine Montpellier-Nîmesfacmedecine.umontpellier.fr
Official LinkedIn page of the oldest medical school in the world, sharing news on training programs, events, and conferences in Montpellier-Nîmes |
183 | |||
| 20 |
IRTS Occitaniefaire-ess.fr
Association promoting training, apprenticeship, innovation, research, and education in the field of Social and Solidarity Economy in Montpellier and Perpignan |
178 | |||
| 21 |
CREPS Montpelliercreps-montpellier.org
A public facility in Montpellier providing sports training, education and accommodation services with state-of-the-art facilities, near an international standard athletics stadium |
136 | |||
| 22 |
GRETA-CFA Montpellier Littoralmaforpro-occitanie.fr
Long-standing professional training provider offering a wide range of diploma, professional, and certification courses in various fields, including apprenticeships and continuous training Also offers career transition support |
130 | |||
| 23 |
EI Groupegroupe-ei.fr
Providing over 400 certified training programs in key sectors with flexible formats, supporting career growth for individuals and companies. |
122 | |||
| 24 |
ESICADesicad.com
A well-established private higher education institution in southern France specializing in post-baccalaureate programs in commerce, management, finance, IT, tourism, and hospitality |
103 | |||
| 25 |
ECOLE NATIONALE SUPERIEURE D'ARCHITECTURE DE MONTPELLIERarchi.fr
A higher education institution located in Montpellier, France, specializing in architecture studies and research at a superior level |
48 | |||
| 26 |
IDELCA Business Schoolidelca.fr
A dynamic business school in Montpellier offering programs in marketing, HR, accounting, banking, and real estate from BTS to master's level |
48 | |||
| 27 |
GRETA-CFA Hérault Ouestmaforpro-occitanie.fr
Become a top professional with our organization, part of the National Education system, offering tailored apprenticeship training programs with study, advice, and support |
46 | |||
| 28 |
ROYER ROBIN Associésroyerrobin.com
Since 1995, this company provides tailored solutions in consulting, auditing, and training to improve individual and collective performance across various sectors and structures |
44 | |||
| 29 |
Groupe DMMgroupedmm.com
Develops human skills through tailor-made training programs and support initiatives for executives, managers, and employees to tackle professional challenges. |
43 | |||
| 30 |
Callimediacallimedia.fr
Specializing in e-Learning and online training, the company provides tailored modules, learning games, a LMS platform, and off-the-shelf modules for workforce performance enhancement |
42 | |||
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