Mobility specification

Country:France

Institution:Grenoble Institute of Technology

City:Grenoble

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2025/2026

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Economics and Administration

Study level abroad:Master

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?yes

Does the university offer enough courses in English?it's alright

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?There is a lot of turnover of teachers in subjects and they don't know each other, so the same thing is discussed repetitively. Each of them likes to assign their own project for the semester.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Absolutely. There are a million student events in Grenoble and it's definitely worth going to them, there are a lot of clubs and you definitely don't get bored.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Special examination conditions (e.g., extended time, quiet rooms)
Support for LGBTQ+ students (e.g., safe spaces, counseling services)

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:15000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?I traveled a lot, which had a big impact on my expenses. I expected food to be much more expensive.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Lidl is mega cheap (compared to other shops), canteens are 3,3 EUR for a big lunch.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?perfectly

How does public transport work in the city?runs like clockwork

And what about transport outside the city?runs like clockwork

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Google Maps to find connections, FlixBus or BlaBlaCar (shared cars and buses), tickets can be bought directly from the vending machines or via a local app.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?yes

How do you rate the availability of healthcare?I've seen better

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?Bastille, incredible mountains around.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Skiing/snowboarding in Les Deux Alpes, Alpes d'Huez, Chamrousse, Sept Laux (all ski areas), Lyon is definitely worth it, Marseille is not far, Paris is also easy to get to. Otherwise, hike the local mountains as much as possible - definitely worth it.

Share your best experience:Sunrise hike on Moucherotte - wake up time at 3am, a long drive, 2 hours hike, but the best experience of the whole Erasmus.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Plane
Bus

Can you pay by card?in most places

What not to forget when packing?Ski stuff (you can buy skis extremely cheap here).

🥳Summary

Whew, what a ride! 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your unique experience. Just one last thing. 🙏 How would you summarize your trip in one or two sentences?Grenoble is the perfect place for Erasmus, full of students and surrounded by stunning nature.