The Université Grenoble Alpes is a major player in higher education and research in France. As the world is becoming more and more competitive, our institution aims to better respond to the challenges the world poses universities today and in the future, and to be more visible and attractive internationally.
Top reasons to study here
- The Université Grenoble Alpes is committed to a policy which supports sustainable development, gender equality and diversity.
- The Université Grenoble-Alpes has a significant role to play in the field of gender equality, by creating an environment conducive to promoting women.
- The UGA brings together disciplines which vary in terms of their equality-linked challenges and issues, and institutions which have had different policies.
Master's Programmes
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (10)
- Master BioHealth Engineering
- Master Nanochemistry
Engineering & Technology (9)
- Master Materials of Nuclear Energy
Business & Management (5)
Computer Science & IT (5)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (4)
Education & Training (2)
Arts, Design & Architecture (1)
Medicine & Health (1)
- Master BioHealth Engineering
Social Sciences (1)
About
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.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2020
99 2
2019
101 50
2018
151
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
2021
342 9
2020
351 -62
2019
289
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
2021
351 -50
2020
301
2019
301
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
2021
-
2020
144 -19
2019
125
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.
Services
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.
Student Life
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.
Student Reviews
An IDS student at IUGA
Provided by ESN rated 4 out of 5 stars
The experience was good, made me learn how to be a more independent learner and to be more critical about ideas and concepts presented by teachers, also the international environment where I was studying, helped me to learn how to overcome cultural work styles and create a constantly learning environment as a team, also to be more open and creative. My experience was...
Double licence's feeling
Provided by ESN rated 4 out of 5 stars
It's a beautiful campus outside the city center but still close to. There are lots of students, lots of buildings but teachers are very great and listening. Be careful not to be lazy because you don't have the same amount of classes than at high school.
Best decision ever!
Salisa rated 5 out of 5 stars
Studying at IDS is one of the best decisions I have made in life. Here, you get to meet people from all over the world (16 countries for my batch) and each of them carries different stories with them. IDS also gives you exposure to different types of development approach and encourage you become a thoughful change facilitator in the future!
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