International Students

Welcome to Grenoble Ecole de Management! As you embark on your French experience, our dedicated support and resources ensure a seamless transition. Preparing for this adventure, especially when navigating cultural differences, is crucial. Discover essential insights into administrative procedures to help you settle, how to embrace the local culture, manage living costs and adapt to daily life. It's all part of the foundation for your successful academic journey. Get ready to explore, learn and thrive with us. Your journey begins here.

Preparing for your arrival in France

At the International Student Integration team, our goal is to make your transition to life in France as smooth as possible. We provide helpful guidance and resources for international students arriving in Grenoble or Paris.

If you are an international student and have confirmed your participation in one of our undergraduate, postgraduate or exchange programs, our team will contact you from May onwards. You will receive advice on accommodation, administrative procedures, insurance, immigration, transportation, daily life and more.

While waiting to receive our email communications, feel free to explore our guides and resources to start preparing for your arrival and life in France. 

Explore our guides 

Your comprehensive road map for a seamless transition before your arrival. These “Before your arrival guides” provide essential support for your pre-departure administrative steps, covering everything from visas to accommodation. They are designed to ensure your journey is as smooth as possible. Start planning with our guides:

Grenoble     Paris

Get a quick overview of how to get ready for your departure.

Accommodation assistance 

We provide assistance with finding accommodation in Grenoble and Paris through our housing platform managed by Studapart. Learn more on our housing page.

Pre-induction orientation: Where your French adventure begins 

Before your official induction, the ISI Service offers a exclusive Welcome to France Session for the September Intake in late August. This session offers a thorough overview of crucial steps in French Administration upon your arrival and help you become familiarized with your new surroundings. Topics include settling-in procedures, connecting with fellow students, understanding French culture and exploring your new environment. More details will be shared during the mailing campaign starting in May.

Prepare for a smooth transition by planning your departure carefully, as you'll have various administrative responsibilities to handle before your full induction. Our aim is to ensure your seamless adjustment to student life in France.

Student experience

The label « Welcome to France » level 3, has been awarded to Grenoble école de Management for the quality of the guidance and support given to international students. This recognition, delivered by Campus France and certified by the French government, is part of our School’s overall quality approach.
 

Tips and insights 

• International students first impressions at GEM.
• International students share their experience after 6 months in Grenoble.
• A future graduate shares his experience after 3 years at GEM.
• An insight of GEM environment.