What’s it like to study a Masters in Grenoble?
Present-day Grenoble is one of France’s most important science and engineering research centres (with various specialist facilities working together with the city’s higher education institutions). This work contributes substantially to an economy that, historically, was based on manufacture and power generation.
Some of the most impressive sights and landmarks in Grenoble are associated with its modern high-tech facilities, but the city is also home to a range of important heritage sites. These include La Bastille, a network of ancient fortifications above the city (not to be confused with the famous Parisian prison!), which can be reached via one of Grenoble’s famous bubble-shaped cable-cars. The Musée Dauphinois, meanwhile, is located below La Bastille and explores the fascinating history of the Dauphiné region.
Postgraduate students in Grenoble have access to these popular attractions within the city and are also conveniently placed to visit nearby Switzerland and Italy, as well as the world-class ski slopes of the French Alps.
Universities in Grenoble
The University of Grenoble is the city’s oldest higher education provider and one of the oldest in France. It was first founded in 1339, but now exists as a consortium of four separate universities, specialising in different subject areas. In particular, Joseph Fourier University (or, ‘Grenoble I’) is one of France’s top-ranked scientific universities, whilst the Grenoble Institute of Technology is a prestigious French engineering school.
Grenoble is also home to a range of other prominent university-level institutions, including the Grenoble School of Management (an internationally recognised business school).
Careers in Grenoble
Grenoble has a strong background in the biotechnology and nanotechnology sectors. Some of the companies with a presence in Grenoble and the surrounding region include Hewlett Packard, Caterpillar, STMicroelectronics and EDF.
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