Université Grenoble Alpes

301–350th
World University Rankings 2024
151-175th
World Reputation Rankings 2023
101–150th
Young University Rankings 2023
621 avenue Centrale, Saint-Martin-d'Heres, 38400, France

About Université Grenoble Alpes

Université Grenoble Alpes was formed in 2020, through the merger of Grenoble Alpes University, Grenoble Institute of Technology, Grenoble Institute of Political Studies, and Grenoble School of Architecture.

The university has its roots in 1339, when a university was established that included four areas of study: medicine, liberal arts (sciences and literature), canon law and civil law.

There are approximately 59,000 students at the university with 10,000 coming from outside of France representing 160 nationalities.

The university is spread over two campuses: Domaine Universitaire which is between Saint-Martin-d'Hères and Gières, and Campus GIANT in Grenoble with more centres located around France.

The university is well-known for its research and education in the natural sciences and engineering, but it also teaches courses in law, institutional economics, linguistics, and psychology. Students can study from undergraduate to PhD level.

There are a range of programmes available in English including architecture, engineering, law, economics, political science, computer science and many others.

The university has partnerships with more than 1,000 universities worldwide.

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  • 18.4
    No. of students per staff
    (1)
  • 17%
    Percentage of International Students
    (1)
  • 51,244
    Number of FTE Students
    (1)
  • 39%
    Proportion of ISR Publication
    (1)
  • 53 : 47
    Student Ratio of Females to Males
    (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) 2024 World University Rankings

Subjects taught at Université Grenoble Alpes

  • Physical sciences

    • Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
    • Physics & Astronomy
    • Chemistry
    • Mathematics & Statistics
  • Computer science

    • Computer Science
  • Business & economics

    • Business & Management
    • Economics & Econometrics
    • Accounting & Finance
  • Engineering & technology

    • General Engineering
    • Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    • Civil Engineering
    • Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
    • Chemical Engineering
  • Arts & humanities

    • Languages, Literature & Linguistics
    • Art, Performing Arts & Design
    • Architecture
    • History, Philosophy & Theology
    • Archaeology
  • Clinical, pre-clinical & health

    • Medicine & Dentistry
    • Other Health
  • Social sciences

    • Communication & Media Studies
    • Sociology
    • Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
    • Geography
  • Life sciences

    • Sport Science
    • Agriculture & Forestry
    • Biological Sciences
  • Law

    • Law
  • Education

    • Education
  • Psychology

    • Psychology