France

France: Science and Engineering Programs, University of Grenoble

Host Institution

University of Grenoble

Highlights

Advanced undergraduate and graduate students in most science and technology fields may study at the University of Grenoble’s two main scientific units: the National Polytechnic Institute of Grenoble (INPG) and Grenoble I, Joseph Fourier University (UJF). INPG’s 32 research labs are organized into electronics, process automation, and signal processing; computer science and applied math; materials and process engineering; mechanical engineering; and physics. About a third of UJF’s 77 research labs are associated with the INPG labs. Lab research is conducted in French and English with some seminars in English. EAP’s language prerequisite may be partially waived for advanced students. UJF offers most science and engineering fields, particularly geotechnical engineering, industrial computer science and instrumentation, environmental engineering, and materials engineering. The INGP also offers internship opportunities in French engineering firms. (details)

Duration

Fall semester: late August to late December (calendar)
Academic year: late August to May or June (calendar)

Qualified fall students may extend their participation to the year program in Grenoble.

Academic Focus

Science and technology. For more information about UJF see the Joseph Fourier University website. For INPG see the INPGrenoble website. For approved courses previously taken by EAP students in the fields of science and technology see the EAP Course Finder.

Students attend classes with international students, host country students, and UC students.

Language of Instruction

French and English

Language Study

Students enroll in a French language program along with science courses at the beginning of the program.

Units

Students are required to take a full-time course of study while abroad.

Term: 21 UC quarter units are required

Graduate students: Units are determined by student’s graduate advisor and stipulated in the Graduate Student Agreement

Housing

Students may live in private homes, apartments, or studios with international students, host country students, or UC students. During the first three to four weeks of the program, students live in dormitories. (details)

Estimated Cost

For estimated program costs, see the Financial Overview page.

To Apply

If you are interested in applying for this program, see the Selection Criteria and Application Deadlines.