Université Grenoble Alpes
About Université Grenoble Alpes
Basic information and contact details for 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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Key Student Statistics
A breakdown of student statistics at Université Grenoble Alpes
- Student gender ratio
- 52 F : 48 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 19% (1)
- Students per staff
- 17.9 (1)
- Student total
- 48893 (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026
Subjects Taught at Université Grenoble Alpes
See below for a range of subjects taught at Université Grenoble Alpes
Arts and Humanities
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art, Performing Art and Design
- History, Philosophy and Theology
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
- Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Education Studies
- Education
Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Law
- Law
Life Sciences
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Biological Sciences
- Sport Science
Medical and Health
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Other Health
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Physics and Astronomy
Psychology
- Psychology
Social Sciences
- Communication and Media Studies
- Geography
- Politics and International Studies
- Sociology