Highlights
Tuition fee
5180 EUR / year
1485 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
5180 EUR / year
1485 EUR / year
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Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Grenoble, France
Campus location
Grenoble, France
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Electrical Engineering for Smart Grids and Buildings programme of Grenoble INP, Graduate schools of Engineering and Management, Université Grenoble Alpes relies on the outstanding scientific and technological environment of Grenoble in the field of energy. 

Overview

Cities experience profound technological changes converging both through the smart grid where the buildings are an essential link via active consumers.

Graduating from the Electrical Engineering for Smart Grids and Buildings programme of  Grenoble INP, Graduate schools of Engineering and Management Université Grenoble Alpes, you will gain expertise in managing the current and future energy chain within its environmental and societal aspects. You will be able to take up the challenges associated with the new energy paradigm.

Key Features

Our teaching method is a gradual approach towards autonomy and knowledge appropriation: traditional lectures, tutorials, applying knowledge on technological platforms shared with research or software packages, multidisciplinary practical projects, and visits. Our engineering training actively involves our industrial partners who often give lectures, lab workshops and visits. Having close relations between education, research and industry is a long- standing Grenoble tradition. Our education program is oriented to develop an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit.

Why choose this master?

  • More than a century of tradition in Industrial Power Systems, Research and Innovation
  • Smart Grids and Buildings are corner stones of Smart Cities in our digital societies
  • Quality of the training, great amount of practical work, availability of the professors
  • and supporting staff
  • Strong connection with industry, most of the Master Thesis is done within companies,
  • many job opportunities in France and abroad
  • A cutting-edge research environment providing numerous PhD positions
  • Excellent international atmosphere, intercultural experience, and fast integration
  • among local students

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Mathematics Computer Science
  • Electronics
  • Physics & Materials
  • Physics and Processes
  • Materials, Process and Physical Chemistry
  • Logic and Signal 
  • Materials and characterizations for Micro and Nanotechnologies

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
Duolingo English Test
105
TOEFL® IBT
OR
72
IELTS
5.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Grenoble, France

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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105
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72
IELTS
5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Your GPA should be at least 3 out of 4 (or 4 out of 5) on the core subjects related to the master.
  • To apply to Master 1st year: Bachelor or Engineering degree related to Electrical Engineering. If you are in your last year of Bachelor/Engineering degree: an official letter with date of graduation
  • To apply to Master 2nd year: Bachelor or Engineering degree including courses in Electrical Engineering. You should be at minimum in your 4th year of higher education (either in Master 1st or Bachelor 4th).
  • Language certificate or certificate of studies in English (unless English native)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • All academic grade transcripts available (bachelor or engineering degree)
  • Diploma or certificate of achievement, or letter of graduation
  • Cover letter
  • Recommendation letter(s)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    5180 EUR / year
    ≈ 5180 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    1485 EUR / year
    ≈ 1485 EUR / year

Living costs

Grenoble

France
882 - 1220 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

https://www.grenoble-inp.fr/en/academics/incoming-scholarships

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Electrical Engineering for Smart Grids and Buildings.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Apr 2027
Kuwaiti Government Scholarships
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Ashinaga Africa Initiative
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 May 2027
Frontenac Scholarship Program
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based

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AUFIN Education & Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2027
"TIGER" Excellence Scholarships
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Jun 2027
Early Bird Scholarship
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 EUR
Deadline
31 Aug 2027
IDIL Scholarship
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3600 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship Foundation Rhineland-Palatinate
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10500 EUR
Deadline
30 May 2027
Galilée Institute's International Excellence Scholarships
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
350 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Franco-German University: DFH Mobility Grant for Students of the DFH Study Programmes
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
30 May 2027
Bourse France Excellence (French Government grants) from the French Embassy in North Macedonia
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Gabon
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
649 EUR
Deadline
01 Feb 2027
Hans-Böckler-Stiftung Scholarships
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
30 Jun 2027
Engineer Scholarship Program
Merit-based

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French Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1800 EUR
Deadline
08 Jan 2027
Eiffel Scholarship Program of Excellence
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Livinfrance Scholarship Program
Merit-based

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Livinfrance
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available

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