Spend your spring term at Université Grenoble Alpes, a historic institution dating back to the 14th century and set against the stunning backdrop of the French Alps. Designed for second-term engineering sophomores, the Grenoble Engineering Program offers cutting-edge courses taught in English by French faculty—no prior language experience required. Advance your engineering studies while experiencing life in one of Europe’s most scenic and innovative academic hubs.
Key Facts
Area of Study
Location
Home University
Program Structure
Internship Availability
Term
Coursework Level
BU Hub Offered
Housing
Language of Instruction
Requirements & Considerations
- All students must enroll according to, and remain in compliance with, the Boston University Study Abroad Course Load Policy.
- Ideally suited for second-term sophomore engineering students
- Some courses carry prerequisites
- No prior language study is required
- Preference will be given to Engineering majors
- Admissions requirements for all programs
Curriculum
Housing & Student Services
Apartment Style Residences
- Students will live in shared rooms or apartments in residences.
- Rooms and apartments are furnished with a bed for each student, closet or dresser, table and chairs, and will have a shared bathroom(s).
- A meal plan is not included; however, students have access to an equipped kitchenette (including pots, pans, dishes, silverware, cups and glasses).
- Students will have access to local pay-per-load laundry facilities either in their building or at a nearby “Laverie” (Laundromat). Bedding, bed linens, and one bath towel per student is provided. Students should plan to bring or acquire onsite any additional bath towels.
- All residences are equipped with Wi-Fi
- Limited single rooms may be available, if for medical needs, for an additional charge.
Program Dates
Spring Term
Program Dates
Early January to Mid-May
Spring Term
Applications Open
June 1*
Spring Term
Application Deadline
September 15
This program is not on a rolling admissions cycle. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all required materials have been received by the BU Study Abroad office by the application deadline. Decisions will not be made until after the application deadline. Applicants will receive their decision via email.
Information on other programs that do not follow a rolling admissions cycle and information for BU Students Awaiting an Admissions Decision can be found here.
Cost & Financial Considerations
- 2025/2026 Tuition & Fees: $42,284
Cost includes tuition, housing, program related activities, administrative fee, overseas medical insurance and emergency evacuation coverage. - Estimated program budget including cost of living expenses.
- Grants and Scholarships available