Grenoble Alpes University: Statistics

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#367 of 14,131 In the World
#147 of 2,785 In Europe
#6 of 224 In France
#2 of 27 In Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
#77 of 3,091 For Condensed Matter Physics
Top50% For 201 other topics
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Quick Review

Enrollment
53,949
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Master
Languages
French;English
Acceptance rate
14%*

* Grenoble Alpes University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.

We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Admissions Requirements1st year: Secondary school certificate (baccalauréat) or foreign equivalent, or special entrance examination. For later years by individual application examined by validation committee
Academic CalendarSeptember to June (September - December; January-June)
Enrollment53,949

Research profile

Grenoble Alpes University is a world-class research university with 93,457 scientific papers published and 1,952,455 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Materials Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, and Organic Chemistry.

Publications
93,457
Citations
1,952,455

Grenoble Alpes University majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
55,779 / 1,244,221
Physics
55,737 / 1,315,582
Chemistry
50,045 / 1,276,791
Biology
49,447 / 1,305,778
Quantum and Particle physics
43,291 / 1,018,472
Environmental Science
36,565 / 829,315
Computer Science
35,419 / 764,664
Materials Science
32,814 / 758,035
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
31,316 / 498,924
Organic Chemistry
28,546 / 759,367
Medicine
25,973 / 618,208
Geology
23,964 / 554,218
Optical Engineering
20,284 / 486,484
Geography and Cartography
19,797 / 421,954
Biochemistry
19,660 / 638,627
Genetics
18,384 / 572,720
Philosophy
18,352 / 220,122
Electrical Engineering
16,873 / 292,970
Mathematics
15,622 / 315,744
Paleontology
14,154 / 342,669
Metallurgical Engineering
13,647 / 320,348
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
13,339 / 235,158
Psychology
13,093 / 328,020
Ecology
12,713 / 322,567
Statistics
12,313 / 275,968
Nanotechnology
11,660 / 279,952
Political Science
11,161 / 123,151
Astrophysics and Astronomy
10,775 / 328,154
Pathology
10,585 / 295,394
Business
9,497 / 157,160
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
9,115 / 216,861
Condensed Matter Physics
8,959 / 224,297
Chemical Engineering
8,845 / 241,925
Mechanical Engineering
8,818 / 191,116
Telecommunications
8,766 / 136,415
History
8,682 / 169,580
Physical chemistry
8,500 / 216,920
Computer Vision
8,481 / 222,682
Nuclear Physics
8,199 / 221,620
Archaeology
7,937 / 160,952

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 147 915
1992 194 970
1993 249 1197
1994 295 1738
1995 322 1956
1996 380 2517
1997 456 3204
1998 526 3963
1999 579 5085
2000 531 6068
2001 558 6955
2002 612 8615
2003 628 9860
2004 678 11826
2005 752 13993
2006 921 16107
2007 1370 18418
2008 1759 21987
2009 2153 27098
2010 2485 33847
2011 2932 41489
2012 3235 50367
2013 3816 60311
2014 4431 70740
2015 5233 81827
2016 6240 98370
2017 6547 113514
2018 7089 138091
2019 7121 160667
2020 7406 197191
2021 7604 230388
2022 7279 236518
2023 6953 243059
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for Grenoble Alpes University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Annual Tuition Cost (in Euros)
Bachelor's Degree 170
Master's Degree 240
Doctoral Degree 380

Grenoble Alpes University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Grenoble Alpes University.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes No
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes No
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Diplôme universitaire de technologie Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Communication Arts, Computer Networks, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physical Engineering, Production Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Thermal Engineering
Licence Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Geography, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Sciences, Physical Education, Physics, Sports, Technology
Licence professionnelle Building Technologies, Computer Networks, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Studies, Food Technology, Health Sciences, Industrial and Production Economics, Regional Planning, Telecommunications Engineering, Veterinary Science
Diplôme d'État Medicine, Pharmacy
Diplôme d'ingénieur Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Materials Engineering, Safety Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering
Master Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Cognitive Sciences, Earth Sciences, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science, Nanotechnology, Natural Sciences, Physics, Sports, Technology, Urban Studies
Doctorat Astronomy and Space Science, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Cognitive Sciences, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Studies, Geography, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanics, Physics, Telecommunications Engineering

Grenoble Alpes University alumni

  1. Park Geun-hye

    Park Geun-hye
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1952-.. (age 72)
    Occupations
    international forum participantpolitician
    Biography

    Park Geun-hye is a South Korean politician who served as the 11th (18th election) president of South Korea from 2013 to 2017, when she was impeached and convicted on related corruption charges.

  2. Empress Masako

    Empress Masako
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1963-.. (age 61)
    Occupations
    consortdiplomataristocrat
    Biography

    Masako is Empress of Japan (皇后, kōgō) as the wife of Emperor Naruhito, who ascended to the Chrysanthemum Throne following his father's abdication in 2019.

  3. Marlène Schiappa

    Marlène Schiappa
    Born in
    France Flag France
    Years
    1982-.. (age 42)
    Occupations
    writerpoliticianwomen's rights activistopinion journalist
    Biography

    Marlène Schiappa is a French writer and politician who served as State Secretary for the Social and Solidarity Economy and Associative Life, attached to the Prime Minister, in the Borne government (2022-2023), as Minister Delegate in charge of Citizenship, attached to the Minister of the Interior, in the government of Prime Minister Jean Castex (2020–2022) and as Secretary of State for Gender Equality in the government of Prime Minister Édouard Philippe (2017–2020).

  4. Marie Dorin Habert

    Marie Dorin Habert
    Born in
    France Flag France
    Years
    1986-.. (age 38)
    Occupations
    cross-country skiermilitary athletebiathlete
    Biography

    Marie Dorin Habert is a retired French biathlete.

All 56 notable alumni

Grenoble Alpes University faculties and divisions

Department/Division : Science and Technology Applied Mathematics, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics
Faculty : Arts and Humanities Archaeology, Art History, Arts and Humanities, Education, History, Library Science, Musicology, Philosophy
Faculty : Chemistry-Biology Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Botany, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Genetics, Inorganic Chemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Neurosciences, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Physiology
Faculty : Computer Science, Mathematics and Applied Mathematics Applied Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Operations Research, Systems Analysis
Faculty : Economics Economics
Faculty : Foreign Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish
Faculty : Humanities and Social Sciences (SHS) Geography, Mountain Studies, Regional Planning
Faculty : Languages, Literature, Performing Arts, Information and Communication (LLASIC) Communication Studies, Information Sciences, Literature, Performing Arts
Faculty : Law Law
Faculty : Medicine Medicine, Surgery
Faculty : Pharmacy Pharmacology, Pharmacy
Faculty : Physical Education and Sport (STAPS) Physical Education, Sports, Sports Management
Faculty : Physics, Engineering, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Mechanics (PHITEM) Applied Physics, Astronomy and Space Science, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Civil Engineering, Earth Sciences, Geological Engineering, Geology, Geophysics, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Optics, Physics, Seismology, Solid State Physics
Institute : Business Administration (IAE) Business Administration
Institute : Engineering (Grenoble INP) Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physical Engineering, Production Engineering, Technology, Telecommunications Engineering
Institute : Political Studies (Sciences Po Grenoble) Political Sciences
Institute : Teacher Training (INSPE) Teacher Trainers Education, Teacher Training
Institute : Technology (IUT Valence) Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Economics, Law, Management, Telecommunications Engineering
Institute : Technology (IUT1 Grenoble ) Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physical Engineering, Production Engineering, Technology, Telecommunications Engineering
Institute : Technology (IUT2 Grenoble) Accountancy, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Computer Science, Information Sciences, Law, Social Studies
Institute : Urbanism and Geography Alpine Geography, Mountain Studies, Regional Planning, Town Planning
Laboratory : Observatory of Sciences of the Universe Astronomy and Space Science
School : Architecture (ENSAG) Architecture
School : Polytech' Grenoble Computer Networks, Geological Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Materials Engineering, Multimedia

General information

Alternative names UGA
Université Grenoble Alpes
Founded 1339
Accreditation Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation
Motto Veritas Liberabit
Truth will set you free
Colors red, gray

Location and contacts

Address 621, Avenue Centrale
Saint Martin d'Hères, 38400
France
City population 38,000

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