Frequently asked questions
What are the requirements for applying to the Law School ?
First, you must check with the international relations office at your home university to confirm that a law exchange agreement has been signed withUniversité Grenoble Alpes UGA).
Second, you must be nominated by your home university ( via a nomination platform) within the following deadlines:
- For the first semester and the academic year: March 15 to April 30
- For the second semester: August 30 to September 30
How do I apply to the Law School ?
Once nominated, you will receive a link to an application form.
Please note that you must complete this form even if you have already filled out another application form for your study abroad program at your home university.
The form must be completed online (we do not accept applications sent by email) and within the following timeframes:
- For the 1st semester and the academic year: March 15 to May 30
- For the 2nd semester: August 30 to October 18
The following documents must be submitted online, along with the form, in French or English:
- Passport photo. This is a photograph used for official documents such as a passport or ID card. The photo will be used for your student ID card.
- Passport or National ID card.
- Transcripts for all your academic years, including the current year.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV). This is a one-page document that briefly introduces you and details your background. It must specify your education (degrees earned...), your skills (field of study, language proficiency, etc.), any professional experience (internships, volunteer work, etc.), and your interests.
- Study Agreement. This document must list the courses you wish to take during your stay at the Law School .
- Statement of Purpose. This is a one- to two-page document explaining why you wish to study at the Law School and highlighting your experience, skills, and qualities.
- Language test results or certificate
What are the language requirements for taking the courses?
The standard used for language proficiency is the
CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference).
A language proficiency certificate in English AND/OR French must be submitted. If you cannot provide the results of an official language test, you can download and have a
language certificate completed by a language instructor at your home university.
For exchange students:
- To take law courses taught in French: a B1 level in French is required
- To take law courses taught in English: a B2 level in English is required
If you wish to take courses in both French and English, you must submit proof of proficiency in both languages.
For dual-degree students:
a B2 level in French is requiredHow do I choose which classes to take?
The courses you wish to takeduringyour exchange will be listed in
a learning agreement.
This document must be signed by you and your home university before being attached to your application. It will be signed by the Law School after your admission.
For
ERASMUS students, you must complete the
ERASMUS Online Learning Agreement.
To choose your courses, you can consult the
UGA course catalog.
You can also download the
course descriptions for law courses open to exchange students, available in the "Download" section at the bottom of this webpage.
We recommend that exchange students enrolled at the undergraduate level at their home university prioritize courses offered in the first two years of study (first and second years of the bachelor’s program), due to the prerequisites and heavy course load in the third year of the bachelor’s program and the first year of the master’s program.
Students must take at least two courses at the Law School. Furthermore, it is not recommended to take more than two courses in another department of UGA (outside Law School) due to scheduling conflicts. This does not apply to physical education courses or French as a Foreign Language (FLE) courses.
Each course selected is worth
ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer System).
You must earn a maximum of 30 ECTS credits per semester and 60 ECTS credits per academic year.
The number of ECTS credits must be determined with your home university.
Could I take French as a Foreign Language (FLE) classes?
French courses are offered by the CUEF (University Center for French Studies) to all international students (exchange and dual-degree students).
These courses are free and earn academic credit (ECTS).
The courses are offered in various formats:
- Intensive courses: These are held during orientation week, which takes place in late August–early September. They are organized into 4-hour sessions per day (from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM) over 5 days.
- Extensive courses: These are held over the course of a semester. They are organized into 2-hour sessions (in the evening) once a week.
Attendance at all classes is mandatory.
As soon as you are admitted, the International Relations Office will send you information about FLE, and then the CUEF will send you a link to a language test. This test will determine your level and allow us to assign you to an appropriate class.
Could I play a sport?
You can participate in a sport either as part of your academic program or as a recreational activity:
- If the sport is included in your study contract, it will be graded and you will earn 3 ECTS credits.
- If you participate in sports as a leisure activity, it will not be graded and will not appear in your course selection; consequently, no ECTS credits will be awarded.
Detailed information is available on the SUAPS website (suaps.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr).
All information regarding sports registration will be provided to you by the International Relations Office after you enroll at UGA.
Can I earn a degree from the Law School in addition to a degree from my home university?
Students coming
on a simple exchange program to study for a semester or a year in Grenoble must select courses totaling the number of credits (ECTS) required by their home university to fulfill their degree requirements.
However,
the Law School students coming on a simple exchange program for a full year the option to enroll in one of two university diplomas compatible with their exchange program. The University Diploma (DU) is a degree prepared at the University, but unlike university bachelor’s and master’s degrees, it is not a national degree.
If the student successfully completes the year, they will receive a University Diploma from the Law School at the end of the program. The curriculum for each university diploma includes required and elective courses.
For more information:
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Visit the page for the DU Diploma in French Law, taught in French
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Visit the page for the DU Diploma in Legal Studies, taught entirely in English
Students admitted to the dual Master’s degree program will receive two national degrees: one from the Law School and one from their home university (subject to the validation of two years of study in Grenoble and at the home university).
For more information:
visit the dual degree pageWhen will I receive the acceptance letter?
If you are accepted as an exchange student at the Law School , the International Relations Office will send you an admission letter directly by email.
- For the academic year and the first semester, you will receive it by early June at the latest.
- For the second semester, you will receive it by late November at the latest.
One or two months after your admission, you will receive a message containing all the necessary information and a list of the documents required for your enrollment atUniversité Grenoble Alpes. Your enrollment will be processed before you arrive in Grenoble. Your student ID card will be issued to you at the mandatory orientation session for all students during orientation week.
When will I be able to view my schedule?
Your academic calendar for the academic year will be available on the ADE platform starting in July for the first semester and starting in December for the second semester.
The link to the platform and the tutorial will be sent to you by the International Relations Office.
How will I find a place to live?
Shortly after your application has been accepted by the Law School , you will receive an email with login credentials allowing you to access the online housing platform.
You must ensure you meet the deadlines for submitting your housing application (the exact deadlines will be specified when the housing application process is sent to you):
- For the academic year and the first semester: in June
- For the second semester: from mid-October to mid-November
Please note: it is recommended that you submit your housing application as soon as possible after receiving the email containing your login credentials, and not wait until the last few days.
Once you have submittedyour application, a housing application confirmation will be automatically sent to you via email. This document will be useful for visa applications, for example.
You will be notified ofyour housing assignment via email through the ISSO (International Students & Scholars Office) on the following dates:
- For the academic year and the first semester, you will receive it in July
- For the second semester, you will receive it in late December or early January
What is the schedule for my academic year?
1. Law courses taught in French:
- 1st semester: Classes from early September to mid-December / Exams in the second half of December / Make-up exam session in the first half of June
- 2nd semester: Classes from mid-January to mid-April / Exams from late April to mid-May / Make-up exam session in the first half of June
All exams for law courses taught in French are oral. The exact exam dates are published no later than 15 days before the start of each exam session.
2. Law courses taught in English:
- 1st semester: Courses and exams from early September to mid-December
- 2nd semester: Courses and exams from mid-January to late May
Exams for law courses taught in English may take different forms: written exam, oral exam, multiple-choice questions, essay, etc. Each instructor will provide you with the exam format and date.
What can I expect when I arrive at Law School
Mandatory orientation sessions for all students are held during orientation weeks:
- Early September for students starting in the first semester
- Early January for students starting in the second semester
Registration for selected courses must be completed by the following deadlines:
- Students taking law courses in French will have 15 days at the start of each semester to finalize the list of courses they will take
- Students taking law courses in English must register on the day of the orientation meeting
How can I access the grades I received at the University of Grenoble?
Transcripts are emailed by the International Relations Office to each student and their home university no later than 8 weeks after the end of exams. However, students can view their grades on the intranet 10 days after the end of the exam period.
In France, the grading system uses a scale ranging from 0/20 to 20/20. The passing grade is 10/20.
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