Université Grenoble Alpes

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A major public research university in France, Université Grenoble Alpes is renowned for its excellence in science, technology, humanities, and social sciences, particularly strong in physics, computer science, engineering, and environmental studies. It boasts a vibrant international community, offering numerous English-taught programs, especially at the Master's and PhD levels, alongside dedicated support services like the International Students & Scholars Office (ISSO) and a welcome desk to assist with integration and administrative procedures. International students can also benefit from French language courses and various exchange or double-degree opportunities. Its unique location at the foot of the French Alps provides an exceptional living and learning environment, fostering strong ties with leading research institutions and industries. The university is a hub for innovation and interdisciplinary research, attracting talent from around the globe.

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The Université Grenoble Alpes (French pronunciation: [ynivɛʁsite ɡʁənɔbl alp], Grenoble Alps University, abbr. UGA) is a grand établissement in Grenoble, France. Founded in 1339, it is the third largest university in France with about 60,000 students and over 3,000 researchers. Established as the University of Grenoble by Humbert II of Viennois, it split in 1970 following the widespread civil unrest of May 1968. Three of the University of Grenoble's successors—Joseph Fourier University, Pierre Mendès-France University, and Stendhal University—merged in 2016 to restore the original institution under the name Université Grenoble Alpes. In 2020, the Grenoble Institute of Technology, the Grenoble Institute of Political Studies, and the Grenoble School of Architecture also merged with the original university. The university is organized around two closely located urban campuses: Domaine Universitaire, which...

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