Generous funding available towards programme costs!*

Ginsen Summer School

What's Ginsen ?

Bachelor-level summer programme fully taught in English, organised by Grenoble INP Graduate schools of Engineering and Management, Université Grenoble Alpes. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your knowledge in Smart energy or Micro / Nanotechnology, while traveling the world and meeting new, exciting people from different cultural backgrounds. At the heart of the French Alps, you will study within one of the highest ranking French engineering institutes and have the chance to work in cutting-edge research facilities, while enjoying summer surrounded by gorgeous mountains and with Europe at your doorstep.

Ginsen offers 2 programme options, allowing you to explore and deepen your knowledge in the engineering field of your choice:

  1. Micro/Nanotechnology or
  2. Smart Energy

The 4-week programme combines:

  • Academic scientific classes (some are common to both options, other specific to a field).
  • Practical work sessions in labs and clean rooms

*Eligibility criteria applies. Funding is limited.

1. Dates, costs and funding

Programme dates: 16th June - 15th July 2025. 1 week online, followed by 3 weeks in person

Programme fee for 4 weeks - 3500 euros / £2900* which includes: 

  • All lectures and practical sessions
  • Accommodation in Grenoble, 1 private room per student
  • Visits to high-tech facilities
  • Planned extracurricular activities
  • Medical insurance, covering medical expenses and bills for the entire duration of the summer programme
  • Civil liability

GBP fee is an estimate based on the conversion rate February 2025.

Not included in the programme fee: 

  • Flights

Students may need to pay additional costs which are not outlined above. All of the above figures are estimates and are subject to change.

Funding available towards the 3-week in-person element of this programme, however you are required to complete the full 4 week programme in order to qualify for funding:

  • £1500 for non-WP students
  • £2100 for widening participation students

FUNDING IS LIMITED!

2. Funding 3. How to Apply 4. Timeline 5. Reasons to sign up