What do you think is the biggest obstacle when it comes to moving abroad, going on an exchange, or starting university in a foreign country? Some people might say that it is finances, others that i...

Recently, I received a message from one of my blog readers asking if I could share the story of how I decided to study in France. So that’s exactly what this article is about. How It All Started ...

Since the deadline for submitting your vœux on Parcoursup is fast approaching, I thought it would be a good idea to create this guide on how to make the best choice when selecting a city and univer...

If you’re an international student studying in France or planning to move here for your studies - it’s good to know your work options. Especially if you’ll need to support yourself fully or partial...

What English classes really look like at Université Grenoble Alpes If you’re reading this, you probably already have a good level of English — but you might still be curious about how English lear...

What is ETC and why do I think it’s one of the most interesting things my university offers? One of the things that truly sets Université Grenoble Alpes apart is the ETC – Enseignement Transversal...

Classes begin at the start of September, and the first semester ends before Christmas. The week before and the week after Christmas are reserved for exams. Final year exams take place in mid-May. I...

The schedule in my program looks more or less like this: On average, we have 4.5 hours of classes per day, but this varies a lot. In the first semester, for example, I had an extra day off, while ...

To pass a semester, the average grade from scientific/technical subjects (excluding sports and foreign languages, etc.) must be at least 10/20. Sports and foreign languages also need to be passed...

Grades are given on a scale from 0 to 20. Throughout the year there are several different assessment methods: ET (Examen Terminal) – final exam, held at the end of each semester. Parciel – mi...