Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture deGrenoble - Fact Sheet 2024/2025
Name of Institution

ECOLE NATIONALE SUPERIEURE D’ARCHITECTURE DE
GRENOBLE

Erasmus code / OID code

F GRENOBL16

Head of Institution

Thomas SPIEGELBERGER – Acting DeanInternet Address

https://www.grenoble.archi.fr/

Address

Head of international relations
Interinstitutional Agreements
Outgoing students
Outgoing students - ERASMUS

Incoming students

60 avenue de Constantine
CS 12636
38036 Grenoble cedex 2FranceInternational Office
Cécile MOLLION
phone+33 (0)4 76 69 84 61
e-mailmollion.c@grenoble.archi.fr
e-mailoutgoing@grenoble.archi.fr
website https://www.grenoble.archi.fr/international/phone+33 (0)4 76 69 83 61
e-mailoutgoing@grenoble.archi.fr
website https://www.grenoble.archi.fr/partir-a-l-etranger/
Soilihi Ibrahim MAHAMOUD
phone+33 (0)4 76 69 83 83
e-mailincoming@grenoble.archi.fr
websitehttps://www.grenoble.archi.fr/venir-a-grenoble/
Programmes for exchange students

Architecture
Bachelor and master level

Exchange students are welcomed in the third, fourth, fifth and sixth
semester of our Bachelor of Architecture :https://www.grenoble.archi.fr/licence/
They are also welcomed on the first year of our six specific Mastersof Architecture programs (eq. to 4th year level) :-Architecture, cities & resources-Architecture, mountains as a territory for innovation-Architecture, ambiances and digital cultures-Creation of cities & large territories-Project underpinnings: architecture as a discipline-Architecture, Environment and Building Cultures (full year only)
Students can select the design studio and elective of their own
choice in the learning agreement but this is subject to change
based on the availability at arrival.
Find out more about the course offer on
https://www.grenoble.archi.fr/master/1

Application deadline
Nominations: partner university selects students according to performance, commitment and language skills andnominates them via our nomination platform.
1st semester or full academic year: 1st of May 2024
2nd semester: 1st of October 2024
Applications: After an acknowledgement-e-mail from ENSAG, students apply within our application period. Lateapplications can be refused.
1st semester or full academic year: 1st of June 2024
2nd semester: 30 October 2024
Once you are accepted as an exchange student, you will receive a letter of admission and information letter, allowing
you to register as an exchange student.

Application procedure
Step 1 - Your home university should send your nomination via our nomination tool TAIGA before the application
deadline, mentioning your name and email address.
Step 2 – You’ll receive an email with the process to complete the online application procedure. Please do not forget toupload the supporting documents:

official grade transcripts (including grade transcript and diploma from bachelor degree studies).
Proof of language qualification. Students who do not have French as their native language are strongly
recommended to get good knowledge of the French language, both written and spoken, equivalent to B1CEFR level. This may be a certificate issued by your local language teacher. For English lessons, a B2-CEFR
English certificate is required.
Learning agreement: signed by the applicant and the home university.
Photocopy of the identity page of your passport or identity card.
Only for European students: european Health Insurance Card

And, only for applicants in master programmes:

A Portfolio
Fill in the “choice of the studio” google form
Motivation letter in which you explain the choice for our programme

All documents should be uploaded in pdf-format. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Only applications
through our online system will be considered.

Tutions
There is no tuition at ENSAG. When the students arrive in France, they will have to subscribe a School, civil liability andextracurricular insurance (cost around 16 €).

Academic year 2024 2025
1st semester: September 2024 - December 2024
2nd semester: January 2025 - June 2025French course offer
Most subjects at Ensag are taught in French, and some in English. Ensag offers tutorial supports in French and English
to students who request it whenever possible. Also note that some teachers may allow students to write assignments
and take exams in English, but this situation can only be agreed upon arrival in each individual case.
International students can enroll in ENSAG our free “French as a Foreign Language” (FLE) courses to improve written
and oral expression. The students will take a placement test at their arrival, in order to assess the level of knowledge
and form homogeneous classes of learners: further information will be sent to students directly.

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Welcome days
ENSAG organize a welcome day for incoming students on the first and the second semester. An “International Week” isalso organized in October.

Insurance
There are a variety of types of insurance: forhealth, daily life, activities, etc.
It is important to begin the necessary
procedures as soon as you arrive, or sometimes
even before you arrive, in order to have theright insurance cover and be able to make themost of your time in France with full peace ofmind.

https://international.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/votre-sejour-a-luga/assurances/https://international.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/getting-organized/insurances/

Visa requirements and residence permit
Depending on your nationality, you may need toobtain a visa to enter France, then a residence
permit to extend your stay. What are the steps
to take to enter France? How to extend yourstay? Can you work, travel with your residence
permit?
You will find here all the required information tobetter understand your rights and obligations,and how to complete your formalities.

https://international.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/votre-sejour-a-l-uga/visas-ettitres-de-sejour/
https://international.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/getting-organized/visas-andresidence-permits/

Accommodation
Finding accommodation will be one of the firstchallenges you face when preparing your stay inFrance.
To give yourself the best chance of successbefore you start looking, you will find here lotsof practical information: available options andsupport, conditions of access, procedures tofollow when you move in, etc.

https://international.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/votre-sejour-a-l-uga/logement/
https://international.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/gettingorganized/accommodation/

Support for students with specials needs
In connection with University Grenoble Alpes,
ENSAG offers support adapted to students withdisabilities.Adapted support is also provided torefugees, asylum seekers and to High-levelathletes or high level artists.

https://handicap.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/
https://international.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/come-to-uga/students-withspecial-status/students-with-special-status783680.kjsp?RH=60512697861520

Transport
Everything you need to know about traveling toGrenoble from some of France’s main airports,
as well as about getting around your city on adaily basis, finding your way in Grenoble, anddriving in France with a foreign driver’s license.

https://international.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/votre-sejour-a-l-uga/auquotidien/3