Grenoble INP is part of Swansea's wider partnership with Universite Grenoble Alpes. Grenoble INP is the Graduate School of Engineering and Management. Swansea has a partnership in place for Engineering with Polytech Grenoble at INP and also for Business at Grenoble IAE.
It will not be possible to complete a year abroad at this University if you have any assessments, such as supplementary or deferred exams, during the August assessment period at Swansea University.
Who can study here?
The following departments have an exchange partnership with this university:
- Engineering (Polytech - French only) https://polytech.grenoble-inp.fr/fr/international/international-students
- Business (IAE - undergraduate options in English) https://iae.grenoble-inp.fr/en/study-at-iae
Spaces are not guaranteed, can be limited and all students on a semester/year abroad programme are subject to a competitive selection process.
Important information
ACADEMIC CALENDAR: Runs September to June.
COSTS: The cost of living in Grenoble will vary depending on your chosen accommodation and your lifestyle. Grenoble provides guidance on the anticipated costs an exchange student can expect in France.
VISA: You may need to apply for a long-stay visa (more than 90 days) to study in Grenoble INP and you will be required to provide proof of sufficient funds as part of the application. The fee for the visa application is 99 EUR. Grenoble INP will provide further information on the visa application process and you can also visit the French Government webpage. You must apply for the visa early to allow plenty of time for your application to be processed ahead of your arrival in France. There can be significant delays so please do not leave this until the last minute as you cannot travel to France without it. You must apply via the CEF on-line procedure in order to obtain a student visa.
ACCOMMODATION: Private accommodation is recommended and Grenoble INP collaborate with third-party accommodation providers to assist students with finding accommodation. As soon as you submit your application to Grenoble INP, you will receive an e-mail from ISSO (International Students and Scholarships Offices) with a login and password to connect to the housing application form. More information can be found here.
HEALTH INSURANCE: You will need to purchase mandatory health insurance for the duration of your studies in Grenoble INP.
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