First steps

Opening a bank account
Students should open a bank account as soon as they get to Grenoble. The Grenoble INP International Student Board has negotiated a special arrangement with Société Générale, whereby students can open an account free of charge and receive €30 when the account is opened, and another €30 three months later.  For more information, contact the International Student Board at students.bi@inpg.fr

• http://www.bureau-international.com/

 

Getting renters insurance
Students must find housing for their stay in Grenoble. Proof of residency (needed to open a bank account in France) is typically not given unless a student provides proof of renters insurance. The Grenoble INP International Student Board has negotiated a special arrangement with MAE, a French insurance provider, for renters insurance (for a room or apartment) for foreign students.

• Contact the Bureau International étudiants
  
• MAE website
  

Obtaining health insurance
Foreign students must register with the French student social security system (LMDE or SMERRA) and pay the corresponding fee. Students cannot be exempted from this requirement, even if they are covered by another social security system or insurance plan



Administrative procedures
Click here for a checklist of tasks to do upon arrival at Grenoble