Welcome to the 2024/2025 students!
Every year, Grenoble Alpes welcomes nearly 60,000 students from over 180 countries. This year, Grenoble placed as the 5th best student city in France.
Located at the crossroads of majestic mountain ranges, the Grenoble metropolitan area offers an exceptional living environment, vibrant neighborhoods, a world-class innovation ecosystem, with a wide range of activities. In 2022, the city was awarded the European Green Capital Prize, recognizing its strong commitment to social and environmental transitions.
Grenoble Alpes Métropole warmly welcomes its new students with free passes and opportunities to enjoy unique experiences in the region.
This year, with more than 1300 students enrolled from over 30 countries, the "Bienvenue aux étudiants Grenoble Alpes" program has been a resounding success! Since September, 35 free events have been organized for students in Grenoble:
- Mountain excursion to the Lautaret Garden
- Rugby, hockey, and football matches
- Cultural Performances at L’Hexagone and MC2
- Tours of facilities linked to sustainability (Athanor Sorting Center) and key companies in the area (Air Liquide, Roche Diagnostics, Teledyne, etc.)
- Creative workshops at La Casemate
- Guided city tours (street art, history)
- A dance evening with the Grenoble National Choreographic Center
- Scientific discoveries at the Cosmocité Planetarium (a few places are still available here Pass Cosmocité).
The program continues from January through April, offering exciting activities such as:
- Ski/snowshoe pass at the Col de Porte
- Football, hockey, and rugby matches
- Hiking/sledding trips in Chamechaude
- Opera at MC2 and shows at L’Hexagone
- Tours of leading regional companies (ESRF, Lynred, etc.)
- Concert tickets in April!
Sign up quickly, as spots are limited! Simply fill out the online form, attach your schoo certificate, and you’ll receive instructions to collect your passes and/or participate in activitie.
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.
Registrations open on January 13, 2025 – Ticket valid for the entire school year.
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.
- Registration now open - Ticket valid until June 15
Swimming at Bois Français
Enjoy a refreshing escape at Bois Français, near from Grenoble in the Grésivaudan valley, at the base of the majestic Belledonne and Chartreuse massifs. Treat yourself to an unforgettable day, alone or with friends, in a natural setting accessible by public transport from Grenoble.
- Valid from May 24 to August 31, 10 AM to 8 PM - Registration now open.
Kayak at Bois Français
Come and kayak at Lac Vercors, one of the lakes at the Bois Français nautical base, reserved for water sports. A sport combining safety, propulsion, transmission and balance. Sensations guaranteed! Take advantage of this exclusive opportunity to discover Bois Français and all its activities, and learn and practice kayaking in an exceptional natural setting.
- Mardi 17 juin, à 14h - Registration now open.
Terms of participation
Who can participate?
The "Bienvenue aux étudiants Grenoble Alpes" initiative is open to first-year students enrolled in a higher education program in the Grenoble Metropolitan Area, upon presenting their 2024/2025 school certificate, and also to international students newly arrived at UGA or its associated institutions, GEM or ESAD can also apply with their 2024/2025 school certificate.
When?
Registrations open on March 31, 2025, for this second session.
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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.
Practical info
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