Study in Grenoble

France's best student city for tech and engineering — nestled in the Alps with exceptional research institutes.

Students

60,000+

Monthly Budget

€800

Studio Rent

€620/mo

Safety Rating

4/10

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Overview

Total Students

60,000+

International %

~25%

Safety Rating

4/10 (Numbeo safety index: 38.8)

City vibeAlpine, intellectual, international, compact and walkable

English programs✅ Available — see universities section

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Housing & Cost of Living

Studio rent

€620/mo

Avg. unfurnished

Shared room

€350–480/mo

Colocation

Monthly budget

€800

All-in estimate

CAF aid

€100–300

Housing benefit

Best neighborhoods

Centre VilleIle VerteChampionnetVilleneuve

💡 CAF tip: Apply for CAF housing benefit as soon as you have a signed lease. Students from most countries are eligible for €100–300/month.

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Universities & Tuition

EU tuition

€178/yr

Public universities

Non-EU tuition

€2895/yr

Différenciation tarifaire

Main Universities

🏛 Université Grenoble Alpes (45,000 students)

Grandes Écoles

Grenoble École de Management (GEM)Sciences Po GrenobleGrenoble INPENSIMAG

Best fields

EngineeringComputer SciencePhysicsBusinessInternational Relations

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Transport & Getting Around

Student pass

€35/mo

With student discount

Regular pass

€75/mo

Without discount

Bike-friendly

Yes ✅

Metrovélo (€30/yr student pass)

Airport connectionLyon-Saint-Exupéry 1 hr; TGV to Paris 3 hrs; Grenoble-Isère airport

Bike-shareMetrovélo (€30/yr student pass)

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Work & Visa

Part-time work allowance

964 hrs/year (~18.5 hrs/wk)

Applies to all student visa holders in France

Visa typeLong-stay student visa + residence permit

Job marketStrong in tech — STMicroelectronics, Schneider Electric, CEA

Internship sceneExcellent for engineering/tech — CEA, STMicro, Schneider all in Grenoble

📋 Visa tip: Apply for your long-stay student visa (VLS-TS) through Campus France in your home country. After arrival, validate it online via the ANEF portal — no prefecture appointment needed.

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International Experience

Students

60,000+

International %

~25%

Safety

4/10 (Numbeo safety index: 38.8)

English programsYes — GEM, ENSIMAG, Grenoble INP

City vibeAlpine, intellectual, international, compact and walkable