Because some subjects require more detailed information, the International Students & Scholars Office (ISSO) of Université Grenoble Alpes organizes information webinars on various topics: accommodation, residence permits, steps to take upon arrival, healthcare, etc.
You will find here the programme, as well as the links to register to the upcoming information sessions.
The French rental system and the search for accommodation in Valence
Description
What housing options are available to international students in Valence? Is it possible to get into a CROUS residence hall? How much will it cost you? What is a guarantor, a lease?
ISSO will answer all these questions and many more, to help you fully understand the French rental system and prepare for an effective search for housing in Valence.
Format
Live webinar
Target audience
Future international students coming to study at UGA in 2026-2027.
Campus Grenoble: ❌
Campus Valence: ✅
Duration
1 hour
Dates and times
In French:
- Friday 22 May 2026, at 13:30 (UTC +2:00)
- Monday 8 June 2026, at 13:30 (UTC +2:00) In English:
- Friday 29 May 2026, at 13:30 (UTC +2:00)
- Friday 26 June 2026, at 13:30 (UTC +2:00)
Crous residences: steps to take to confirm your reservation and enter your accommodation
Description
You have been accepted on an exchange or double degree program for the 2026-2027 academic year and will be staying in a Crous Residence?
During this webinar, ISSO will take you through the steps you need to take to finalize your reservation, put together your rental file and organize your arrival in the residence.
Format
Live webinar
Target audience
International students coming for a mobility within the framework of a partnership with UGA, in 2026-2027.
Campus Grenoble: ✅
Campus Valence: ✅
Duration
30 minutes
Dates and times
In French:
- Wednesday 1 July 2026, at 11:00 (UTC +2:00)
- Friday 3 July 2026, at 14:30 (UTC +2:00) In English:
- Thursday 2 July 2026, at 15: 00 (UTC +2:00)
- Monday 6 July 2026, at 10:30 (UTC +2:00)
Access link
Restricted access.
The access link will be sent by email to the eligible students.
Steps for your arrival and settling in France
Description
Are you coming to France to study at the UGA in 2026 - 2027?
In this webinar, you will learn about the essential steps you need to take to settle in successfully in Grenoble or Valence: health cover, compulsory insurance, opening a bank account, visa validation, CAF housing allowance, etc.
Format
Live webinar
Target audience
New international students coming to study at the UGA in 2026 - 2027.
Campus Grenoble: ✅
Campus Valence: ✅
Duration
1 hour
Dates and times
For European students (EU/EEA and Switzerland):
- Thursday 9 July 2026, at 14:00 (UTC +2:00), in French
- Friday 17 July 2026, at 14:00 (UTC +2:00), in English
- Friday 21 August 2026, at 14:00 (UTC +2:00), in French
- Tuesday 25 August 2026, at 14:00 (UTC +2:00), in English For non-European students (from outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland):
- Friday 10 July 2026, at 15:30 (UTC +2:00), in French
- Tuesday 21 July 2026, at 9:30 (UTC +2:00), in English
- Thursday 20 August 2026, at 9:30 (UTC +2:00), in French
- Thursday 27 August 2026, at 15:30 (UTC +2:00), in English
Access link
Link coming soon.
Published on July 1, 2024 Updated on June 19, 2026
In the section ‘Getting organized’ of the UGA International web portal, you can find all the information you need to settle in Grenoble or Valence, and for your every day life. Getting organized
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