Starting in September 2025, De Vinci Higher Education will establish itself in Montpellier, marking a strategic milestone in the development of its multi-campus network. This new site will host the group’s three schools – EMLV (École de Management Léonard de Vinci), ESILV (École Supérieure d’Ingénieurs Léonard de Vinci), and IIM (École du Digital) – with the aim of addressing the growing needs for digital, engineering, and management skills in the Occitanie region.

A campus at the heart of Montpellier’s thriving ecosystem

Montpellier, a dynamic metropolis and major hub of innovation in France, is a strategic choice for De Vinci Higher Education. This city, already home to 70,000 students in a region with a population of one million, combines an attractive lifestyle with strong demographic growth.

Nicolas Glady, Director of De Vinci Higher Education, emphasizes:

"The arrival of De Vinci Higher Education in Montpellier is a tremendous opportunity for our group of institutions and the notable evolution of the region. It is a mutually beneficial strategy for the territory’s visibility and our schools. Stimulating economic development and employment by fostering inter-disciplinary synergies, training talent, and anticipating the jobs of tomorrow are among the primary missions of De Vinci Higher Education in the Occitanie region."

With this new establishment, De Vinci Higher Education fully integrates into the local dynamic by committing to meet the specific needs of Montpellier’s businesses, which are actively seeking qualified professionals in fields such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and digital marketing.

An innovative educational approach focused on hybridization

At De Vinci Higher Education, pedagogical innovation is built on the hybridization of disciplines. Engineers, managers, and designers learn to collaborate through joint projects such as hackathons and multidisciplinary team assignments.

This cross-disciplinary approach prepares versatile professionals capable of adapting to the challenges of tomorrow’s careers. Furthermore, the central role of digital skills in the curricula of the three schools ensures all students develop strong technological expertise.

The Montpellier region suffers from an underrepresentation of digital training programs. De Vinci Higher Education aims to fill this gap by training the talents of tomorrow to meet the growing demand for digital expertise in the region.

A driver of economic growth and employment in Occitanie

The arrival of De Vinci Higher Education in Montpellier goes beyond education. The new campus will also contribute to:

• Creating local jobs: in administration, teaching, and research.
• Enhancing cutting-edge research: in fields like cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and digital marketing.
• Meeting the needs of local businesses: the 35,000 companies in Montpellier will benefit from a pool of highly skilled talent trained locally.

By preparing students to enter the workforce directly, De Vinci Higher Education strengthens a complete value chain that benefits the regional economy.

Why choose Montpellier for your studies at De Vinci Higher Education?

Montpellier is one of France’s most attractive cities for students. Its vibrant lifestyle, modern infrastructure, and central location make it an ideal place to study. With the arrival of De Vinci Higher Education, this metropolis further solidifies its status as a center of academic and innovation excellence.

Applications for programs in Montpellier will open in 2024. For more information, visit the official website of De Vinci Higher Education.