Established in 1339, Université Grenoble Alpes (Grenoble Alpes University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Saint-Martin-d'Hères (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Bonneville, Chambéry, Valence. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur, de la Recherche et de l'Innovation, France (Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation of France), Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational French higher education institution. Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 681 years old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UGA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
