History
Creation of a university in Grenoble, in 1339, bringing together four areas: medicine, liberal arts (sciences and literature), canon law and civil law. Set up by the Dauphin Humbert II in the Tour de l'Isle, attached to the present-day art museum, the Université de Grenoble has tried, since its creation, to imitate the Sorbonne and rival the Université de Lyon.
Education
The Université Grenoble Alpes already features in the top 100 and top 200 universities in major international rankings (Reuters, Shanghai, Times Higher Education and QS for example) for some of its scientific fields. The UGA rivals the best universities in the world thanks to the strength of its research and the numerous educational innovations it has implemented.
Research
Covering all disciplinary fields, the Université Grenoble Alpes has 106 research departments spread out in six centres bringing together different types of organisations (joint research departments, host teams, platforms, etc.) in the same scientific field.
Research centers:
- Humanities and Social Science Centre (Pôle SHS)
- Chemistry, Biology and Health Centre (Pôle CBS)
- Mathematics, Information and Communication Sciences and Technologies Centre (Pôle MSTIC)
- Particle Physics, Astrophysics, Geosciences, the Environment and Ecology Centre (Pôle PAGE)
- Physics, Engineering and Materials Centre (Pôle PEM)
- Social Sciences Centre (Pôle SS)
Career
Open to everyone (students, sixth-form students, adults returning to education, etc.), the Careers and Employability Space welcomes you, listens to you and advises you in your plans and employment opportunities. You can also find documentary and IT resources there as well as career guidance software on freely accessible PCs.
Université Grenoble Alpes Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Université Grenoble Alpes. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2025
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Ashinaga Africa Initiative
Merit-based
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Grant
1690 EUR
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2026
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
École de Management Appliqué Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3600 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship Foundation Rhineland-Palatinate
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
15 Oct 2025
Haniel Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Grant
600 EUR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
IDIL Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
29 Sep 2025
Scholarships for Master's studies abroad
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
30 Oct 2025
Charpak Exchange
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
649 EUR
Deadline
01 Feb 2026
Hans-Böckler-Stiftung Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
300 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Franco-German University: DFH Mobility Grant for Students of the DFH Study Programmes
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Gabon
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1800 EUR
Deadline
08 Jan 2026
Eiffel Scholarship Program of Excellence
Merit-based
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Livinfrance Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
1000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Livinfrance Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2025
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Ashinaga Africa Initiative
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1690 EUR
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2026
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
École de Management Appliqué Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3600 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship Foundation Rhineland-Palatinate
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
15 Oct 2025
Haniel Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
600 EUR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
IDIL Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
29 Sep 2025
Scholarships for Master's studies abroad
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
30 Oct 2025
Charpak Exchange
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
649 EUR
Deadline
01 Feb 2026
Hans-Böckler-Stiftung Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
300 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Franco-German University: DFH Mobility Grant for Students of the DFH Study Programmes
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Gabon
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1800 EUR
Deadline
08 Jan 2026
Eiffel Scholarship Program of Excellence
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Livinfrance Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Livinfrance Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
SFERE Program for Malaysian students in Engineering
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2025
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Ashinaga Africa Initiative
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1690 EUR
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2026
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
École de Management Appliqué Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3600 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship Foundation Rhineland-Palatinate
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
15 Oct 2025
Haniel Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
600 EUR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
IDIL Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
29 Sep 2025
Scholarships for Master's studies abroad
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
30 Oct 2025
Charpak Exchange
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
649 EUR
Deadline
01 Feb 2026
Hans-Böckler-Stiftung Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
300 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Franco-German University: DFH Mobility Grant for Students of the DFH Study Programmes
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Gabon
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1800 EUR
Deadline
08 Jan 2026
Eiffel Scholarship Program of Excellence
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Livinfrance Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Livinfrance Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1700 EUR
Deadline
30 Sep 2027
Scholarships for artists' residencies in Paris
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2025
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Ashinaga Africa Initiative
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1690 EUR
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2026
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
École de Management Appliqué Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3600 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship Foundation Rhineland-Palatinate
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
15 Oct 2025
Haniel Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
600 EUR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
IDIL Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
29 Sep 2025
Scholarships for Master's studies abroad
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
30 Oct 2025
Charpak Exchange
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
649 EUR
Deadline
01 Feb 2026
Hans-Böckler-Stiftung Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
300 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Franco-German University: DFH Mobility Grant for Students of the DFH Study Programmes
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Gabon
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1800 EUR
Deadline
08 Jan 2026
Eiffel Scholarship Program of Excellence
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Livinfrance Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Livinfrance Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2025
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Ashinaga Africa Initiative
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1690 EUR
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2026
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
École de Management Appliqué Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3600 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship Foundation Rhineland-Palatinate
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
15 Oct 2025
Haniel Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
600 EUR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
IDIL Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
29 Sep 2025
Scholarships for Master's studies abroad
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
30 Oct 2025
Charpak Exchange
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
649 EUR
Deadline
01 Feb 2026
Hans-Böckler-Stiftung Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
300 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Franco-German University: DFH Mobility Grant for Students of the DFH Study Programmes
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Gabon
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1800 EUR
Deadline
08 Jan 2026
Eiffel Scholarship Program of Excellence
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Livinfrance Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Livinfrance Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2025
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Ashinaga Africa Initiative
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1690 EUR
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2026
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
École de Management Appliqué Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3600 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship Foundation Rhineland-Palatinate
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
15 Oct 2025
Haniel Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
600 EUR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
IDIL Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
29 Sep 2025
Scholarships for Master's studies abroad
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
30 Oct 2025
Charpak Exchange
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
649 EUR
Deadline
01 Feb 2026
Hans-Böckler-Stiftung Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
300 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Franco-German University: DFH Mobility Grant for Students of the DFH Study Programmes
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Gabon
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1800 EUR
Deadline
08 Jan 2026
Eiffel Scholarship Program of Excellence
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Livinfrance Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Livinfrance Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based
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University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2024
101
2023
101
2022
101
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2025
334 -40
2024
294 23
2023
317
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2025
351 -50
2024
301 100
2023
401
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2025
-
2024
237 -51
2023
186
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Student services
- Student Services Office (BVE)
The BVE acts as an interface between students and the university. It is managed by students, for students. Its purpose is to help define and implement the institution’s policy bearing on student life. It provides a complete rundown of the information students might need during their time at the university.
- Members
Student representatives, along with the presidents of the institution’s foremost clubs and societies, are closely involved in the BVE. The Student Vice-President is a full member and helps to run it.
Housing services
- Caisse d'Allocations Familiales (CAF)
The CAF (Family Benefits Fund) can grant different types of financial help for housing based on social criteria (income, family situation, type of housing, etc.):
- L'aide personnalisée au logement (APL)
The APL (Personal Housing Benefit) is available to all students, irrespective of age, family and professional situation, be they tenants, sub-tenants or co-tenants.
- L'allocation logement à caractère social (ALS)
Library services
All year round, a network of university libraries of the INP Grenoble and UGA inter-establishment documentation service (SID) offers to support you in your studies and research by sharing its extensive catalogue of documentary resources.
In paper, digital or electronic journal format, the network of libraries covers the full spectrum of subjects taught at the Université Grenoble Alpes.
ICT services
WiFi access on campus
WiFi terminals are installed throughout the campus. You can connect to one of them using your ID and password given to you during your administrative enrolment to the Université Grenoble Alpes.
Medical services
A team of health workers is available to students at the Michel Zorman health centre on the Université Grenoble Alpes campus and at the health centre in the city centre, with a ready ear, for appointments and to carry out prevention actions.
Campus life
- Grenoble: one of the most beautiful campuses in France.
Grenoble, dubbed the capital of the Alps, is a city renowned for its outdoor activities, technological flair, ecological aspirations and sports and culture facilities. Surrounded by three mountain ranges (Belledonne, Chartreuse and Vercors), its breathtaking scenery is a treat for the eyes of all who set foot here.
- The Drôme-Ardèche campus
The Drôme-Ardèche campus, the first branch outside the main university campus in France, is neither too large nor too small: it's just right for enjoying life while studying at the gateway of the south of France.
Sports facilities
Nestling amidst spectacular surroundings and boasting a whole host of facilities as well as an active sports scene at the top of its game, the Université Grenoble Alpes gives you ample opportunity for getting in on the action too.
To find out all about what sports you can take up at the UGA, check out the website of the university sports and physical exercise service (SUAPS).
Student clubs
Student clubs & societies are an integral part of university life. The Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA) already has all sorts of initiatives for getting involved in, whatever your interests: art, cinema, culture, politics, citizenship, sport, music and more.
The UGA encourages participation in a club or society as it provides invaluable training and character-building from a personal and professional point of view.