Université Grenoble Alpes

Université Grenoble Alpes, established in 1339, is one of France’s oldest universities, excelling in 13 disciplines within the top 100 globally. The university takes pride in its diversity, with 1 in 6 students being international, representing 150 different nationalities. Located at the base of the mountains between the Drac and Isère rivers, Grenoble offers an ideal setting for winter sports. It is also the flattest city in France - with 450 km of cycle lanes, it ranks as the second most popular cycling city in France.

This Subject-specific exchange is available to students in the following subject area(s) only:

  • Chemistry
  • French
  • Geography

Teaching is available in French and English.
 
  • French degree students: you will be expected to study in French with a minimum B2 level required.
     
  • Geography students: courses are offered in French and English. If you do not have a minimum B2 level in French, you should check the course catalogue to check whether there are enough courses available for you to take a full course load in English at this institution.
     
  • Chemistry students: students on this exchange undertake a research project and will be working in a research lab where English is widely spoken.
     
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You must meet the pre-requisite requirements for courses you wish to take. It is understood that quota limitations, normal timetabling and scheduling constraints apply to all students. 

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There are various accommodation options for exchange students at Grenoble:
 
  1. Public student residences (CROUS) 
    Indicative prices: from €200 to €500 per month, for options ranging from 9m² bedrooms to studios, including bedrooms in shared apartments.
     
  2. Private student residences :
    Rents are higher than for CROUS public student residences, but they offer similar benefits: communal living, furnished rooms, internet, laundromat, gym, etc.There are many private student residences in Grenoble and Valence, which are open to international students.
     
    Requests must be sent directly to the residences, by submitting an application file. Indicative prices: from €250 to €750 per month, for options ranging from a 12m² room to a “T2” apartment (separate bedroom and living room).
     
  3. Individual private rentals :
    This is the most common type of accommodation. You will either rent directly from the landlord (known as “de particulier à particulier”), or through a letting agent (“agence immobilière”). Even if there is a cost for the latter (agent’s fees, “frais d’agence”), in dealing with professionals you will benefit from a more structured approach with better guarantees.You will find many websites listing property ads posted by private individuals or agencies.
     
    Indicative prices: from €400 to 600 per month for an apartment measuring 20 to 40m².
     
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