Ense3 rubrique Formation 2022

Coming to Ense3 as an exchange student

Would you like to study at Grenoble INP - Ense3 as an exchange student?

The first step is to apply to your home university. Please check with your university that it has an exchange agreement with Grenoble INP.  If this is the case, your university will nominate you and send us your information. We will contact you to send your application information.

You have been nominated to Ense3 by your home university and would like to prepare your application?

Thank you for choosing us! You'll find all the information you need to help you prepare below. Please read all the sections carefully and contact us at international.ense3@grenoble-inp.fr if you have any questions.

 
Application timeline

Autumn semester/year:
1) Nomination by your university: March 1 to April 15, 2024
2) Application to Ense3: March 1 to April 30, 2024
3) Acceptance decision: end of May 2024
4) Housing application: if accepted by June 15, 2024

Spring semester:
1) Nomination by your university: from September 15 to October 24, 2024
2) Application to Ense3: September 15 to November 10, 2024
3) Acceptance decision: early November 2024
4) Housing application: if accepted by November 15, 2024

Provisional academic calendar 2024-2025 (dates to be confirmed)

Autumn semester:
- Semester begins: September 2024
- Welcome meeting: TBA
- Intensive French week: TBA
- Classes start dates
1st year: TBA
2nd year: TBA
3rd year: TBA
- Exams: in January
- End of semester: end of January

Spring semester:
- Classes starts: early February
- Semester ends: early June

Housing - visas - insurance

Grenoble INP offers priority accommodation in university residences for exchange students. At the end of the application period, you will receive an e-mail with a link to apply for accommodation (in July for the autumn semester and in November for the spring semester).

For further information on accommodation, visas (non-EU students) and insurance, please consult the ISSO website below:
International Student and Scholars Office

Class attendance

At Ense3, attendance at all academic activities (classes, practical work, projects, internships, visits, etc.) is compulsory. All absences must be justified.

Language requirements

For classes taught in French, a minimum B1 level in French is required. For courses taught in English, a minimum B1 level in English is required.
This means that if you choose courses in French and English, a B1 level in both English and French is required. Unless you are a native speaker, you will need to provide a language test or a certificate from your university to prove your language level.

French classes

Students can take French courses free of charge as follows:

- one intensive session (20 hours over one week) before the start of the fall semester
- an extensive session (2 hours per week over 10 weeks) during the fall and/or spring semester.

It is possible to take both the intensive and extensive sessions.
Further information on the French course will be sent to you after your application.

Sports

You can join a sport free of charge, for academic or leisure purposes:

- For academic purposes: the sport must be included in your choice of course/study contract. You will receive a grade and a credit (ECTS).
- For leisure: the sport will not be included in your choice of course. You will not receive a grade.
Further information on sport will be sent to you after your application.

Buddy system

At Ense3, you can sign up for the buddy system. Buddies are a tandem of two students, one local and one international. Your buddy can guide you through your life on campus in France, helping you to discover the city, meet new people, integrate into the local culture and so on.
Further information about sponsorship will be sent to you after your application.

Choose your classes

To make your choice of classes, please refer to our offer below:
Course offer document Ense3