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Joseph Fourier University Grenoble
By Deepanwita Bose
Université Joseph Fourier (Joseph Fourier University), often known as UJF, is a French university situated in the city of Grenoble and focused on the fields of sciences, technologies and health. This institution was previously also called Grenoble I University. According to the 2009 ARWU, Joseph Fourier University is the sixth best university in France. Joseph Fourier University is also the 4th best university in Engineering & IT nationally and 131st globally in QS World University Rankings. Currently more than 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students participate to the life of this university. More than 2,000 are international or exchange students. Joseph Fourier University is not only famous for its alumni but also for its commitment to fundamental as well as applied research and innovation. Part of the university is the Observatoire des Sciences de l'Univers de Grenoble (OSUG), a leading institution in the field of earth, space and environmental sciences.
Joseph Fourier University provide students with a rich infrastructure consisting of latest facilities. The main facilities are located on a vast campus east of Grenoble, on the commune of Saint-Martin d'Hères (and partially on that of Gières). This campus is shared with other higher education organizations, see University of Grenoble. The university also has teaching installation in the city of Grenoble proper.
The University offers scholarships to students scoring high in academic sessions and relevant examinations. The university runs many laboratories, many in association with CNRS, Grenoble-INP and other major institutions. Joseph Fourier University also maintains the alpine garden on the Lautaret pass, in association with CNRS.
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