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.
Applying for a residence card "Étudiant": steps to take, documents needed, warnings
Description
Did you know that more than 60% of the applications sent to the Préfecture are incomplete, or contain invalid documents ? Obtaining a residence permit is essential, you should not improvise!
During this info session, ISSO will take you through the different stages of the procedure, explain what documents are required, and list the things to avoid so as not to delay the processing of your application by the Préfecture.
Format
Live webinar
Target audience
Students or PhD students living in Isère.
Campus Grenoble : ✅
Campus Valence : ❌
Future UGA graduates: your options to stay in France after your residence permit "Étudiant"
Description
You are about to graduate, and want to know what your options are for staying in France to look for work or do a PhD?
In this webinar, ISSO will introduce you to the different types of residence permits available, the associated procedures, and will give you tips to ensure a successful transition.
Format
Live webinar
Target audience
Students in their final year of engineering school or Master's degree, and PhD students in the final year of their thesis, wishing to stay in France at the end of their studies.
Campus Grenoble : ✅
Campus Valence : ❌
CROUS residences: from the booking confirmation to your entry in the accommodation
Description
Have you been accepted on an exchange or double degree programme for the 2025-2026 academic year and are going to be offered accommodation 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 to Grenoble for a mobility within the framework of a partnership with UGA, in 2025-2026.
Campus Grenoble : ✅
Campus Valence : ✅
Duration
30 minutes
Dates and times
In French:
Monday 7 July 2025 at 10:00
Wednesday 9 July 2025 at 15:00
In English:
Tuesday 8 July 2025 at 15:00
Thursday 10 July 2025 at 10:00
Registration and access link
Access link available on the UGA’s accommodation platform (you will receive your access codes to the platform by email).
Steps for your arrival and settling in France
Description
Are you coming to France to study at the UGA in 2025 - 2026?
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 validations, CAF housing allowance, etc.
Format
Live webinar
Target audience
International students coming to study at the UGA in 2025 - 2026.
Campus Grenoble : ✅
Campus Valence : ✅
Duration
1 hour
Dates and times
For European students (EU/EEA and Switzerland):
Thursday 10 July 2025 at 14:00, in French
Thursday 17 July 2025 at 14:00, in English
Tuesday 19 August 2025 at 14:00, in French
Tuesday 26 August 2025 at 14:00, in English
For non-European students (from outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland):
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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