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Academic Program
Grenoble INP – University Grenoble Alps is a specialized program for Engineering and Business students. Therefore, students in UAlbany’s College of Nanotechnology Science and Engineering (CNSE) and the Massry School of Business are encouraged to apply!
UAlbany’s program at Grenoble INP – UGA currently includes opportunities at three different schools:
Language Courses: As an exchange student, you are welcome to take language courses at Grenoble INP! There are three courses every year, so check the available sessions to see which works best for you. These courses are worth 1.5 ECTS credits each, which translates to 1 SUNY credit each.
Credit Loads: Most universities in Europe use the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) to give their courses credit values. The ratio of an ECTS credit to a SUNY credit is 2:1. Therefore, to understand the credit load of a course in Grenoble, you would divide the ECTS credit total by two to get the SUNY equivalent. If this quotient is a decimal, round up to the nearest whole number to yield the SUNY credit equivalent.
For Example:
3 ECTS credits (divided by 2) = (1.5 but round up) 2 SUNY credits
4 ECTS credits (divided by 2) = 2 SUNY credits
5 ECTS credits (divided by 2) = (2.5 but round up) 3 SUNY credits
6 ECTS credits (divided by 2) = 3 SUNY credits
Undergraduate students studying abroad for a semester must take between 12 and 19 SUNY equivalent credits at the university abroad. Graduate students typically must take between 9 and 17 SUNY equivalent credits abroad. Please note that the ECTS-SUNY credit conversion is done on a course-by-course basis.
Course Descriptions and Syllabi
You can find the course descriptions and syllabi with their respective schools in the following links:
Grenoble INP Phelma (Physics/Electronics/Material Sciences) – Select the necessary semester and review the links in the appropriate page.
- Bachelor courses are not available for exchange students
Polytech Grenoble (Science and Engineering) – most courses at Polytech are taught in French. If you intend to take courses in French, you must have at least a B1 fluency in French.
Grenoble IAE INP (Business and Management) – Select the applicable Program (Bachelor/Graduate), and then select ‘Program’ to see the different semesters. Select the semester which correlates with your study abroad term.
Course equivalency information for UAlbany Undergraduate Students
Credits earned on this program may be approved to satisfy the World History/International Perspectives or other UAlbany General Education requirements, if you earn appropriate credit in these areas and receive approval using the General Education Substitution Request form found here: General Education Waivers, Substitutions & Appeals | University at Albany.
Courses may also satisfy major and minor requirements, with approval by the associated academic department(s). You may file a request to have additional courses approved for equivalency as necessary.
All courses completed through this program abroad that are not assigned a specific UAlbany course equivalency will at least count as UAlbany General Elective credits. Credits and grades will appear on your UAlbany transcript.
Information for UAlbany Graduate Students
For Graduate students, please consult with your advisor in your graduate department for details on course equivalencies and how study abroad coursework could count towards your degree.
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| Accommodations |
Housing
Grenoble INP – UGA will assist exchange students in finding accommodation. Student studying on this program will receive the university housing application directly from Grenoble INP – UGA.
Meals
There is no meal plan for the program, however, meals are inexpensive at the university, and there are several places to eat in and around campus.
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| Costs |
Estimate of Costs
Grenoble INP – UGA EXCHANGE
Note: For graduate students, SUNY tuition will be charged at the graduate rate. Please check the appropriate tab in the Estimate of Costs.
More Information
Click for more information on Program Costs and Financial Aid.
Remember to speak with the Office of Financial Aid at your home campus to determine how your aid package could apply towards your program abroad.
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| Eligibility |
Eligibility Requirements
This program is open to Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate students. Students from other SUNY schools are welcome to apply.
Please note that each school (Phelma, Polytech, and IAE) has their own eligibility requirements.
Phelma - Seniors and Master's students
Polytech - Seniors and Master's Students (PLUS at least B1 level French, since most classes are taught in French)
IAE - Juniors, Seniors, and Master's Students.
Competitive Nature of the Program: As an exchange program, there is a limited amount of spots available per semester. Priority will be given to UAlbany students in the College of Nanotechnology Science and Engineering (CNSE) and the Massry School of Business.
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| Excursions |
Experiential Learning
Student Clubs and Organizations
There are many clubs and organizations that exchange students are welcome to attend at Grenoble INP. Check out the different clubs and organizations at INP Phelma, at Polytech, and at INP IAE.
Since Grenoble is situated in an excellent location for natural escapes and alpine sports, many clubs encourage stepping off campus and into the mountains at your doorstep. Take full advantage and enjoy your time in the French Alps! |
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Funding Opportunities
Most financial aid and academic awards will apply to semester programs.
External scholarships, listed on our website, are a good way to partially fund your study abroad experience. In addition, the Center for International Education and Global Strategy offers two scholarship programs for UAlbany students studying abroad on UAlbany or 4-year SUNY programs.
More information on applying to these scholarships is located on the Scholarships web page.
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Speak with an Advisor
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About the City
Grenoble is situated in the south-east of France, in the heart of the Alps, three hours from Paris by train and three hours by car from the Mediterranean. Taken together with its surrounding municipalities (Echirolles, Saint-Martin d'Hères, Sassenage, Fontaine, etc.), the Grenoble area has a population of more than 650,000. Nestling at the foot of the mountains, between the Belledonne, Chartreuse and Vercors mountain ranges, surrounded by nature parks and wilderness conservation areas, Grenoble is an important crossroads between Switzerland and Italy. Grenoble welcomes each year about 7,200 international students of 160 different nationalities. Often cited at the national level as an example to follow, the city takes care of those with disabilities, paying particular attention to questions of accessibility. Université de Grenoble is actively associated with this initiative.
Grenoble consistently ranks among the world’s top most innovative cities. With a very high ratio of patents per inhabitant, the city relies on a unique and efficient system of innovation and knowledge transfer. The university itself has been ranked in 2015 among the top 100 most innovative universities worldwide.
Travel Documents
A valid passport is required to participate in this program. You will need to start the French visa process immediately after acceptance into the program. You will get much more information regarding the visa process after acceptance, but HERE is some information regarding how to proceed through the process.
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| Program Dates |
Program Dates
Academic Year 2025-2026
9/1/2025 to 6/19/2026
Fall 2025
9/1/2025 to 1/9/2026
Spring 2026
1/12/2026 to 6/19/2026
You can access the Grenoble INP Academic Calendar HERE! Welcome orientation will likely take place before the dates listed.
Application Availability
Applications become available online one semester before the program start date, based on the following timeline:
- Spring programs: July
- Fall/Year programs: December
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| Overview |
About the Program
The University at Albany’s exchange affiliation with Grenoble INP – UGA grants students the opportunity to study at one of the most innovative universities in Europe. Students can select from courses through the University Grenoble Alps schools including Grenoble INP Phelma, Polytechnic, and INP IAE; each specializing in their own disciplines.
Program Orientations
Upon acceptance to the program, you will be required to attend a mandatory pre-departure orientation. During this time, you will have the opportunity to meet other program participants, discuss in-depth the details of your program, and prepare of the overall education abroad experience. The fall semester pre-departure orientation will be conducted in late April/early May, and in late November/early December for the spring semester.
Upon arrival at your host Grenoble INP, you will attend a mandatory program orientation. This is an important and informative set of sessions organized by International Office of your host university.
Support Services
UAlbany’s Office of Education Abroad staff assists you during the application process, in your preparation to travel abroad, and on-site if necessary. The Grenoble INP International Office staff serve as an experienced resource for resolving issues that you may encounter in while abroad.
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