Université Grenoble Alpes

Grenoble , France
Grenoble , France
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About University
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Université Grenoble Alpes
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.

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)
The ALS (Social Housing Benefit) is available to all students, irrespective of age, family and professional situation. To be entitled to an ALS, you have to be the main tenant of a new or old residence, under agreement between the owner and the State.

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. 

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