Program Details: Grenoble School of Management
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The Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM) has a student body of around 6,900 students of which around 2,500 are international students. Course options include: international business, general business studies, economics, marketing, management, French language, finance, international communication, public relations and more. This exchange program welcomes both undergraduate and graduate students for a semester, year, or short summer programs. Due to the high number of international students, participants can expect to have classes with French students, and other international students. This program will help to expand your networks to those who will become future leaders in business and industry around the world.Participants of this program will be fully immersed in a highly regarded French Business School.
This program opens Courses are offered in English, and in French. The program also offers a unique Trilingual Program (English, Spanish, and French) for undergraduate students proficient in all three languages.
Grenoble, located in southeast France, is one of France’s foremost international cities. Nestled in the French Alps, it was the host of the 1968 Winter Olympics. With more than 36,000 students, 8,000 researchers, and numerous international companies, Grenoble is a booming city where technology and education play a vital role. The surrounding French Alps provide leisure activities year-round. The city is just three hours from Paris by high-speed train, two and a half hours from Turin, Italy, and one and a half hours from Geneva, Switzerland.
Visa Information
Students studying in France for more than 90 days are required to obtain a student visa.
Housing and Meals
The Grenoble School of Business provides assistance to students in finding off-campus housing. Students are responsible, however, for securing their own arrangements. Students find accommodation in nearby flats within a short distance from the institution. GEM staff will provide information to students on how to secure a housing placement. They offer a Welcome Desk for all incoming international students. Staff at the Welcome Desk are trained to assist students with a variety of needs during their first few weeks, including assistance with finding housing. GEM does have a list of students who are seeking roommates which is maintained by the Welcome Desk for students who seek housing upon arrival.
Local apartments will have kitchen access for students to prepare meals. Additionally, Grenoble offers numerous cafes and restaurants for one to enjoy French cuisine!
Past participants have recommended that students secure housing prior to arrival due to limitations on nearby housing placements.
Learn more at the Grenoble housing page.
Campus Information
GEM is made up of 3 schools:
ESC Grenoble offers courses in French.
GGSB (Grenoble Graduate School of Business) offers options for international students
GEM (Graduate School of Management) is primarily focused on master's level programs.
Past participants have indicated that it is easy to meet local students at GGSB if you make the effort. Most of the courses will have primarily international students, but a few students may be degree-seeking. A large percentage of the faculty are visiting faculty from all over the world which creates a very dynamic learning environment. Grenoble is just a short distance from restaurants and cafes. Additionally, students have easy access to other nearby cities or skiing in the alps! Previous participants have commented on how incredible the networking possibilities are through this program. GGSB brings together future business leaders from all over the world. Many of the participants become leaders in industry and serve as excellent professional contacts for the future.