Grenoble, France
Studying at Université Grenoble Alpes
Université Grenoble Alpes is a university in Grenoble, France, founded in 2020. It teaches around 57,000 students, and the UniBridgeEurope catalog lists 15 of its degree programmes, 5 of them taught in English, across bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, diplomas, and other qualifications.
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The institution at a glance
- 2020Founded6 years of history
- 57,000Studentscounted in 2024
- 15Programmes
- 1Bachelor's
- 4Master's
- 4Diploma
- 1Other
- 5 of 15Taught in English
- Varies by programmeTuition
- 2–10 semestersDuration
- GrenobleCampus
Notable alumni
People who studied at Université Grenoble Alpes and have a Wikipedia article.
- Park Geun-hyePresident of South Korea from 2013 to 2017b. 1952
- Gérard MourouFrench physicist, winner of Nobel Prize in Physics 2018b. 1944
- Empress Masakoempress consort of Japanb. 1963
- Corneliu Zelea CodreanuRomanian fascist politician; leader of the Iron Guard between 1927–19381899–1938
- Sait Faik AbasıyanıkTurkish writer of short stories and poetry1906–1954
- Emmanuel MounierFrench philosopher1905–1950
- Souvanna PhoumaPrime Minister of Laos1901–1984
- Hazem Al Beblawiformer Egyptian Prime ministerb. 1936
Networks & alliances
- arXiv
- European University Association
- Franco-German University
- Agence universitaire de la Francophonie
- Couperin Consortium
- Coordination of French research universities
- French Excellence Initiative
- Renater
- ORCID, Inc.
- Research Data Alliance
- Udice French Research Universities
- Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment
Institutional facts from Wikipedia· last checked Aug 28, 2026
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Campus & surroundings
Université Grenoble Alpes is at 45.1787° N, 5.7628° E, in Saint-Martin-d'Hères, Rhône-Alpes, France. Explore the map to see the streets, transport links, shops and green space around the campus.
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Cost of living in Grenoble
Estimates for the 2026 academic yearA student in Grenoble should budget around 902 € a month. The heaviest line by far is rent: a room in a shared flat goes for about 420 €, and most land between 350 € and 520 €.
- Room in a shared flat usually 350 € – 520 €
- 420 €
- Food and groceries
- 250 €
- Student travel pass
- 32 €
- Health insurance
- 25 €
- Phone, internet, electricity
- 65 €
- Books, sport, going out
- 110 €
- Monthly total
- 902 €
Ranked 1 of 8 on cost among the cities we cover in France, cheapest first.
What things cost here, against the EU
Across the whole shopping basket France sits at 107.9, where the EU average is 100 (2024).
EU average = 100
Consumer prices rose 0.9% over 2025.
Where these numbers come from
The monthly budget is our own estimate, compiled from what student unions, universities and national student services publish. Use it to plan with — it is not a quote.
The price levels, inflation and rent figures are published statistics: Eurostat purchasing power parities and, for German states, the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis).
Weather & climate in Grenoble
2016–2025 averageSummers in Grenoble average 28°C by day and 17°C at night; winters average 10°C and 2°C. The city gets around 1,887 hours of sunshine a year.
Summer
28°17°
daynight
Winter
10°2°
daynight
Sunshine
1,887
hours of sunshine a year
Warmest: JulyColdest: January147 days of rain a year · 1,472 mm
Weather data: Open-Meteo (ERA5). Sunshine hours estimated from cloud cover and daylight.
Registry record
Registered in the Research Organization Registry as Université Grenoble Alpes — the open, global register research infrastructure uses to tell institutions apart.
Also known as
- UGA
- Grenoble Alpes University
- ROR ID
- 02rx3b187
- Region
- Rhône-Alpes
- Official website
- univ-grenoble-alpes.fr
Affiliated institutions
- Faculty or institute AAU - Ambiances, Architectures, Urbanités
- Faculty or institute Agence pour les Mathématiques en Interaction avec l'Entreprise et la Société
- Faculty or institute Architecture, Environnement & Cultures Constructives
- Faculty or institute Autonomie, Gérontologie, E-santé, Imagerie et Société
- Faculty or institute Brain Tech Laboratory
- Faculty or institute Centre d'Etudes et de Recherche sur la diplomatie, l’Administration Publique et le Politique
Institution data from ROR (CC0)· last synced Aug 29, 2026