The setting of this alpine city is what truly makes it unique. For a panoramic view of the city and surrounding mountains, take a ride on the téléphérique, or cable car, that takes you up to the Fort de la Bastille. From there, explore the hiking trails and the Grottes (caves) that were used as defense many centuries ago. With a student population of 60,000, Grenoble is an ideal place to learn French. The slower pace of the city and the friendliness of the inhabitants make it easy to practice the language with locals. The city has several museums, numerous parks and plenty of opportunity for outdoor activity (skiing, hiking, biking). For the avid traveler, Grenoble is an excellent starting point for exploration, being about 3 hours from Paris by train and very close to Switzerland and Italy.

WHY GRENOBLE?

• Study and live in the French Alps
• Acclaimed French universities
• Well-established international education programs
• Proximity to Switzerland, Italy, Monaco and the Mediterranean
• Great skiing and winter sports (site of 1968 Olympic Winter Games)
• Fantastic hiking and biking trails
• Wonderful museums and cultural history
• Amazing French cuisine
• Beautiful Alpine views

Students in Grenoble study at the Université Stendhal – Grenoble III or the Grenoble École de Management. The Université Stendhal– Grenoble III was established in 1339 and is one of the oldest in Europe. The university is well known for its programs for foreigners learning French. The department for foreign students was established in 1896. For over 100 years, the university has welcomed foreign students from all over the world.

Business students can participate in the undergraduate business program at The Grenoble Ecole de Management, established in 1984. It is one of a select group of institutions worldwide to achieve the triple crown of business accreditation: American accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), British accreditation by the Association of MBAs (AMBA), and European accreditation by the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS)