The Grenoble campus is at the heart of an exceptional natural site at the junction of three valleys that lead respectively to Switzerland, Italy and the Rhone Valley. It is surrounded by three mountain ranges, some of whose peaks exceed 4,000m, and with several wildlife protection areas. This environment makes the region a privileged space for the practice of many kinds of sports all year round.

The cultural life on campus and in the city is very rich with hundreds of cultural events, theaters and rehearsal studios, art and science workshops, theaters and auditoriums, as well as one of the most beautiful collections of modern art in Europe.

With one out of every five inhabitants a student, Grenoble is ranked as the number one city in France for studies by the newspaper l'Étudiant. It is a lively city with a diverse cultural offer including museums, concerts, theaters, jazz, music and theater festivals.