Come study at Sciences Po Grenoble - UGA from abroad
Are you currently studying at secondary or higher education level outside France? This page provides all the information you need to help you prepare for your studies at Sciences Po Grenoble - UGA.
General information
Sciences Po Grenoble - UGA is committed to adapting its education to the challenges of a constantly changing world, and places a strong emphasis on internationalization.
Convinced of the intellectual enrichment that intercultural exchange brings and to support cultural diversity, the institute opens its courses to international students.
Key information:
- To prepare for the Sciences Po Grenoble - UGA diploma, you must pass an entrance exam.
To enter the first year (undergraduate), you will find information on this page.
To enter the fourth year (graduate), please refer to this page.
- A B2+ level in the language of instruction for the program you are interested in is required. This level will enable you to fully engage in your Education Sciences Po Grenoble - UGA.
You will find all additional information below.
Tuition fees for international students
Registration fees
Since 2016, Sciences Po Grenoble – UGA has been working to make its tuition fees more equitable. The decision taken by our Board of Directors on December 9, 2025 continues the process of making our programs more accessible. Tuition fees for students preparing for the institute's degree are adjusted according to several criteria.
You can find details on this webpage.
In addition: Student Life and Campus Contribution (CVEC)
The only other mandatory university cost is the CVEC, the amount of which changes every year. For 2026, it amounts to €105.
Transportation, sports and cultural activities, meals at the university restaurant, and many other things are subsidized by the French government. Professors very rarely ask students to buy textbooks.
Caution.
This information applies only to students pursuing the Sciences Po Grenoble–UGA degree.
In the event of non-payment of tuition fees,the studentis not permitted to·attend classes or take exams.
Support for students
The institute offers various support measures for its students.
You will find all the information on this page.
Scholarships for excellence
Scholarships are available for international students wishing to apply for our graduate programs.
The three types of funding are:
- Eiffel Excellence Scholarships (CampusFrance)
- IDEX Scholarships from the University of Grenoble Alpes (English version here)
- Scholarships from the Graduate School@ of the University of Grenoble Alpes
These funds cannot be combined and are independent of each other.
Please note.
Each of these funding programs has different requirements, procedures, and timelines.
Please refer to the paragraphs below for full details.
Eiffel Scholarships
The France Excellence Eiffel scholarship program, supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, aims to support foreign students in their Education programs at the master's and doctoral levels.
Scholarship applications are made by applying to the institutions offering the Education by the student.
For more details, click on this link: Eiffel Excellence Scholarship (Campus France)
At Sciences Po Grenoble - UGA, only graduate programs (master's level) are eligible. You can find the full list here.
No applications for doctoral programs will be accepted.
Application period: Fall 2025 (schedule set by Campus France).
The campaign for the 2026 school year is over.
IdEx Scholarships
All information regarding the IdEx Scholarship can be found on the Université Grenoble-Alpes website:
- For the French version, click here.
- For the English version, click here.
To apply for an IdEx scholarship, you must have passed the entrance exam for the fourth year and therefore received confirmation that you have been admitted to one of our graduate programs.
Applying for the entrance exam for the fourth year is therefore a mandatory step. For more information on the application process and schedule, please visit this page (click here).
Graduate School@UGA Scholarships
The UGA Graduate School offers thematic programs combining different master's degrees. For two years, Graduate School students benefit from enhanced support and a truly interdisciplinary approach.
The thematic programs in which we find the institute's graduate courses are as follows:
The Graduate School@UGA offers several types of scholarships, including a merit-based scholarship.
Find all the information by clicking here.
Contact
For further information on excellence scholarships, please contact:
Morgane TIBERTI-MAMAN
morgane.tiberti-maman@sciencespo-grenoble.fr
+33 4 76 82 61 01 (by appointment)
Welcome to refugees
Aware of the issues related to population displacement and the international context, Sciences Po Grenoble – UGA is committed to offering a welcome procedure for refugee students, beneficiaries of subsidiary protection, or those currently seeking asylum.
Are you in this situation and interested in our training courses? Here's what we offer.
- An initial interview to discuss and determine your student project. The welcome is managed by the International Relations Department, in conjunction with the Undergraduate Studies Department, to jointly validate the study project if necessary.
- Second option: take the entrance exam for one of our programs.
Undergraduate program (entrance exam for first year)
POLIS program - undergraduate (POLIS exam)
Postgraduate program (entrance exam for fourth year). Only accessible if the applicant has sufficient academic background.
- At the same time, Sciences Po Grenoble – UGA offers the opportunity to take online language courses through the Erasmus+ OLS program.
In addition, our student support service is available to provide you with information about financial assistance from our solidarity fund.
Finally, we invite you to visit the Colibri website website of the University of Grenoble-Alpes, a support and assistance service for people in exile.