Welcome to the 2025/2026 students!
Every year, Grenoble Alpes welcomes nearly 60,000 students of over 180 different nationalities. This year, Grenoble was ranked 6th best student city in the country.
Located at the crossroads of mountain ranges, Grenoble offers an exceptional living environment, a rich cultural life, lively neighborhoods, a world-class innovation ecosystem and a multitude of activities. In 2022, the city was awarded the "European Green Capital" prize, proof of its strong commitment to
social and environmental transition.
Grenoble-Alpes Métropole welcomes students by offering them the chance to experience and share the region's unusual attractions for free.
Last year, with over 1,800 students registered from more than 50 countries, Bienvenue aux étudiants
Grenoble Alpes was a real success! 35 offers were put forward:
- Mountain outings: hiking, airboarding, Nordic skiing...
- Soccer, rugby and field hockey matches
- Shows at the MC2 and L'Hexagone and tickets for festivals
- Guided tours of the city with the Tourist Office
- Creative workshops at La Casemate
- Scientific discoveries at the Cosmocité planetarium
- ...
This year's back-to-school program kicks off in September, with exclusive new offers and even bigger events like the Fluo Party, which will welcome 600 students to the Polesud skating rink!
Register as soon as possible, as places are limited. All you have to do is fill in the online form, enclose your school certificate and you'll receive instructions on how to collect your tickets and take part in the even.
Check out the activities for 2025
Your Ticket for the Bastille « Bubbles »
Enjoy a free ride on Grenoble’s iconic cable car, inaugurated in 1934 and one of the world’s first urban cable cars. Travel from the city center to the Bastille Fort, a
emblematic site offering breathtaking views of Grenoble and the surrounding mountains.
- Ticket valid until Saturday, December 21 - SOLD OUT
Your Pass for the Cosmocité exhibition and planetarium
Explore the mysteries of the Universe and Earth with Cosmocité! This science center in the Grenoble metropolitan area is dedicated to bringing science closer to the public. It makes the mysteries and challenges of the Earth, the universe and the environment accessible in a fun, interactive way. Win your pass and visit the center's exhibition and planetarium.
- Ticket valid until Saturday, December 21 - SOLD OUT
Septembre
Kayak trip from Campus to Oxford Bridge
The most refreshing way to get home after class: kayaking! On September 19, naviguate the Isère from the Campus to Oxford Bridge. A sport combining safety, propulsion, transmission and balance. Sensations guaranteed! Take advantage of this exclusive opportunity to discover Grenoble and the banks of the Isère in a different way
- Friday, September 19, from 3 PM to 5 PM - SOLD OUT
Match de hockey - Bruleurs de Loups VS Marseille
Join us for an exciting ice hockey match between Grenoble's Brûleurs de Loups and the Spartiates from Marseille. Support our local pride in a thrilling atmosphere! Whether you're a fervent field hockey fan or simply curious about this spectacular sport, this evening promises to be rich in emotion.
- Friday, October 3, at 8PM - SOLD OUT
Octobre
Match de hockey - Bruleurs de Loups VS Anglet
Join us for an exciting ice hockey match between Grenoble's Brûleurs de Loups and the Hormadi from Anglet. Support our local pride in an electric atmosphere and experience an evening of intense sports action! The match will be played at home, offering a unique opportunity to see our champions in action and share in the enthusiasm of Grenoble fans.
- Friday, September 26, at 8PM - SOLD OUT
A trip to the Jardin du Lautaret
Discover the Jardin du Lautaret. Situated at an altitude of 2100 meters on the Col du Lautaret, this garden offers an exceptional landscape setting facing the glaciers of the Meije. Discover a vast collection of 2000 species of mountain flowers from all over the world, maintained by the UGA and the CNRS. After the visit, we'll take a short hike together.
- Thursday, October 2, all day
Street Art tour by bike
Discover street art, one of Grenoble's most emblematic forms of urban art! Admire the works that adorn the city's streets and walls, creating a powerful and captivating aesthetic. This guided tour will be done by bike! Our guide will give you the keys to understanding the history, techniques and trends of street art.
- Saturday, October 11, from 2.30PM to 4.30PM
Mois de la Transition Alimentaire
Food Transition Month takes place every year in October. Numerous events are organized throughout the urban area to raise questions about what we put on our plates and the link between food and ecology. The launch event for the Month will take place at the Place du Torrent, near to EVE! On the program: entertainment, local producer stands, foodtrucks, a conference and a few free treats!
- Wednesday, October 8, from 12 PM to 2 PM and then from 4 PM to 9 PM – Registration required for the conference
Concert : Obsession at the MC2
Join us for the concert « Obsession » at the MC2. Rediscover the compositions of Arvo Pärt and Philip Glass, whose music is familiar to all, having been used many times in films. Under the direction of its renowned conductor, La Tempête will perform these works with passion and virtuosity. The MC2, with its exceptional acoustics and warm ambience, is the ideal setting to fully appreciate the richness and
beauty of this music.
- Thursday, October 9, at 8 PM - SOLD OUT
Visit the Athanor recycling center
You've probably wondered what happens to your garbage once you've put it in the recycling garbage can. Where does the garbage truck take it? Is it REALLY sorted? What happens to it after processing? To answer all these questions, we invite you to visit the Athanor sorting center. From the moment the waste are collected by garbage trucks to the moment it's sorted and processed, you'll get an overview of how the center works.
Fluo party at the skating rink !
On Thursday, October 16, Bienvenue aux Etudiants Grenoble Alpes organizes its biggest party of the year! The Polesud skating rink will open its doors for free for a night of non-stop skating! With music and surprise entertainment, several of your favorite student associations will be on hand to create a crazy atmosphere. Get your fluorescent outfit ready and enjoy a unique evening. We're waiting for you on the ice!
- Thursday, October 16, at 8:30 PM to 11:30 PM
Guided tour of Grenoble - 2000 years of history
Dive into 2000 years of history on this guided tour of Grenoble's historic center. Explore fountains, picturesque alleyways, ancient courtyards and historic monuments, and discover the people who left their mark on the city. A must-see tour to discover an unsuspected wealth of culture and history.
- Saturday, October 18, from 10:30AM to 12AM
Visit to the ESRF
The European Synchrotron Radiation Facility is one of the most important synchrotrons in operation worldwide. This electron gas pedal offers a unique ability to explore matter and living organisms at the atomic level using ultra-bright X-rays. Come and explore this exceptional scientific center, where cutting-edge technology unlocks the secrets of the infinitely small.
- Wednesday, October 22, from 2PM to 4PM
Visit to Biomérieux
Visit Biomérieux and its laboratories! Founded in 1963, Biomérieux is a French company specializing in in vitro diagnostics. Its products are mainly used in the diagnosis of infectious diseases and the detection of micro-organisms in food and cosmetic products. You can visit the laboratories and talk to professionals.
Dance : Mémento at the Hexagone
Join us for an evening at L'Hexagone, a national stage with the Arts & Sciences label, for the Mémento show. The MazelFreten company features 6 performers from all over the world, with hip-hop and electro styles. The choreography is a meeting of different dance styles, cultures and bodies
Visit to a La Poste mail and parcel sorting center
Visit a La Poste sorting center to learn more about how the platform works, and also about the wide range of activities carried out by Groupe La Poste. As an operator of postal services, banking and insurance services, mobile telephony, digital services and e-commerce, it is surely one of the French companies whose business has evolved the most in recent years
Make your own coin purse at La Casemate
Discover the Fablab at La Casemate, France's first Centre de Culture Scientifique, Technique et Industrielle (CCSTI), and take part in a creative workshop where you can make your own purse! The Fablab, a space open to the public and equipped with state-of-the-art machines and tools. Guided by passionate professionals, you'll learn how to use different machines and unleash your creativity to create your own wallet.
Tasting tour at Halles Sainte-Claire
Attention all heritage-loving gourmets! Come and discover the Halles Sainte-Claire and taste delicious local products prepared by the shopkeepers. The tasting tour begins with a visit to the Halles and an explanation of their history by our guide. Afterwards, take part in a tasting session with one of the merchants.
Circus : Ten Thousand Hours at the MC2
Join us for an exceptional evening at MC2, France's leading national stage, for Ten Thousand Hours. In this show, the Gravity & Other Myths company defies the laws of gravity in a firework display of breathtaking acrobatic figures. Good humor and thrills guaranteed !
Visit to Grenoble-Alpes Métropole
Discover Grenoble-Alpes Métropole to understand the role of a local authority, its competencies and, above all, the wide variety of jobs it offers! You'll be able to visit the Métropole, find out what its missions are and talk to metropolitan agents from a wide variety of backgrounds. You'll be able to discover a wide range of professions, and perhaps even imagine your professional future
Terms of participation
Who can participate?
“Bienvenue aux étudiants Grenoble Alpes” is open to all students enrolled in a higher education establishment in the metropolitan area, on presentation of a certificate of enrolment for the 2025/2026 academic year. In case of high demand, some places will be reserved for students in their first year of higher education, as well as for new international mobility students from these establishments.
When?
Registration opens on September 11, 2025. New offers will be published throughout the year.
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Steps to Register
- Sign up for the event of your choice using the provided link for each activity.
- Fill out the form and provide the required documents (student cards are not accepted).
- Your application will be verified and processed.
- You will receive a confirmation email within 10 days.
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Important note: You must wait for the final confirmation and your ticket. The Weezevent registration is NOT a valid ticket.
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Contact
bienvenue.etu.grenoble.alpes@gmail.com
06 68 09 05 37
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Organisateurs & Partenaires
Une opération organisée et financée par Grenoble-Alpes Métropole
En partenariat avec
- L'université Grenoble Alpes
- Grenoble École de Management
- L'École supérieure d'art et design Grenoble-Valence
- Crous Grenoble Alpes