International PhD Student Welcome
You will soon complete your PhD at the Université Grenoble Alpes, welcome!
Going abroad is an adventure, and you surely have a lot of questions regarding the preparation of your future stay. Our international portal and the ISSO team are here to help you!
On this website you will find:
Thematic Sections
Presenting the main aspects of your future life in France:A welcome guide to download
It will give you an overview of the steps you will have to go through, from admission to obtaining your student card.
> DownloadWhat you need to know
If you are coming with your family, the ISSO service can also help them with their installation procedures (visa validation, schooling of children, etc.). Consult our Family section for more information.
Within the framework of our partnership with the Euraxess France network, PhD students and researchers can benefit from privileged services, such as access to a private housing base. To benefit from it, simply register (free of charge) to ISSO's International Researcher Support Database.
Within the framework of our partnership with the Euraxess France network, PhD students and researchers can benefit from privileged services, such as access to a private housing base. To benefit from it, simply register (free of charge) to ISSO's International Researcher Support Database.Residence Permit
The ISSO service has established a system to report critical situations of PhD students who have already submitted a residence permit application to the Prefecture of Isère. You can contact your laboratory or the Doctoral College.
Once on site
Grenoble
In Grenoble, the International Students & Scholars Office - ISSO is at your disposal to answer all your questions and accompany you in your efforts.
Welcome Information – Welcome Center
1025 avenue Centrale - Domaine Universitaire
38402 Saint-Martin-d’Hères
Tram B ou C – Station « Bibliothèques Universitaires »
Opening : Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (6pm in September)
Valence
In Valence: the Maison de l'Étudiant Drôme-Ardèche brings together services and associations dedicated to student life.
Learning French
The Collège doctoral, in collaboration with the CUEF, has set up a French language learning program to help you make the most of your stay in France.
Consult the offer
Consult the offer
Published on January 28, 2021
Updated on February 27, 2025
Updated on February 27, 2025
