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Institut National Polytechnique Grenoble

Starting Spring 2012: $1000 DISCOUNT for first academic-year or 2 UI semester students to apply!!

2011-2012 Semester/Year Program  |  2012 Summer Program



2011-2012 Semester/Year Program

  Helpful Links:

INPG Application
INPG Website

France Home Page

 

Location:

Grenoble, France
Eligibility:                             2.5 GPA
Major in Physics, Applied Physics, Telecommunication, Material Science, or Electrical Engineering
At least 4 semesters of French
Language of Instruction: French

Academic Programs:
 

 
Guest Program (fall only or academic year program)
  Fall Semester  - Focus on French language, European Politics & Culture, and seminars in Science & Technology.
Spring Semester
- Regular courses (areas listed below) ●  French language (if needed- described below)    Internships.
 

 
Regular Exchange Academic Options (fall, spring, or academic year)
Regular courses (areas listed below) French language (if needed)
 

 

French Language Options: Intensive French week prior to beginning of each semester; 2 hours/week offered during the semester; "French for Science" online modules-students work at their own pace.

Regular courses (in French) offered in the following areas:
Advanced Systems and Networks ● Energy, Water and Environmental Sciences ● Industrial Engineering and Design ● Informatics, applied Mathematics, Telecommunications ●  Paper Science, Print Media and Biomaterial ●  Physics, Applied Physics, Electronics and Materials Science

Housing:
Residence Halls, Apartments
*Housing insurance is mandatory for all students.
Dates (subject to change):
Guest Program: Fall: Early Sept-Dec            Spring: January - May
  Regular Exchange: Fall: Mid-Sept - Late Jan         Spring: Early Feb - Late June
  Intensive French Weeks: Fall: Late August           Spring: Mid-February

Program fee (subject to change): Covers: tuition only

One Semester:

$4,250

  Academic Year:

$7,500

  $1000 DISCOUNT for first academic-year or 2 UI semester students to apply!
 
  • In addition to the program fee, students will pay a $150 non-refundable application fee when they apply.
Application deadlines:
Fall/Academic Year: April 1
Spring: October 15


Summer Program 2012
 

  Helpful Links:

INPG Summer Application
INPG Summer Website

France Home Page

Location: Grenoble, France
Eligibility: 2.5 GPA, Major in Physics or Applied Physics, Telecommunication, Material Science, Electrical Engineering
Language of Instruction: English

Academic Program:
  Program taught in English
   
  • Study Nanotechnologies including NanoElectronics, NanoPhysics, NanoBiosciences, NanoMagnetism, Management of innovation in Micro & Nanotechnologies, NanoEthics, and Microsystems
  • Intro lectures given by experts of Minatec Research Centre and INPG
  • Lab work in a clean room environment
  • Earn up to 6 ECTS (3 U.S.) credits
  • Survival French and French Culture in English
Program Activities
   
  • Visits to the European Synchrotonr (ESRF), Minatec Research Centre, and ST Microelectronics
  • Outdoor activities around Grenoble
  • "International Weekend" with outdoor activities and oenology classess (Wines "Tour de France")
Housing:
  Residence Halls - single room
 
Dates (subject to change):
  Summer 2012:
 
June 4 - July 7
Program Fee (subject to change): Covers: tuition, room, excursions in area and to Switzerland and Italy, social activities and research center visits, local transportation, health & housing insurance, wireless internet access
  Summer  2012: €1100 (~$1510)
 
  • In addition to the program fee, students will pay a $150 non-refundable application fee when they apply.
  • $300 UI Registration/Programming Fee
Application Deadline:
  Summer: March 15