Université Pierre Mendès-France (UPMF) is the state university for the social sciences in Grenoble. It covers a wide range of subjects and is actively involved in international partnerships.
The university specializes in social and human sciences, finding strength in diversity: diversity of teaching, research, target groups and partners. UPMF is open to dialogue, with a long tradition of exchanges, reflected in numerous cooperation agreements, both between its own components and with other universities in France and abroad. UPMF is rising to contemporary challenges, notably the construction of a European Higher Education Space, through a range of pluridisciplinary courses, well organised research in tune with the concerns of society and an environment in which the student is the leading player.
The capital of the French Alps, Grenoble is a modern and dynamic city with a youthful spirit. Beautifully sited between mountain peaks, the city is a major centre of scientific research and high-tech industry and boasts the second largest student population in France. This makes for a rich cultural programme and a vibrant nightlife. Within easy reach from Grenoble you will have access to a wide range of top mountain resorts with excellent skiing facilities. If you enjoy skiing in your spare time, look no further, Grenoble is the place you want to be!
All courses at UPMF are taught in French and students are required to have basic knowledge of the language.
(NUS Centre for Language Studies also offers courses in French language to prepare students going to France on student exchange.)
Academics
Courses Available:
UPMF offers a wide range of courses in the human and social sciences, such as Geography, Psychology, Sociology, History, Philosophy, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Business, Political Science, and Multimedia & Information Technology.
Then click on the website of each respective school/faculty, in order to see the courses of which each discipline offers.
Academic Calendar:
Semester I: September – Early January
Semester II: End of January – June
Cost of Living
A number of housing options are available to students.
Traditional student halls (CROUS) cost around €120 per month for a single room and €80 per student per month for a shared room. Renovated student halls and studios cost from €250 to €320 per month. Private accommodation is also available.
