Summer School @ Grenoble Institute of Technologyin Nanotechnologies taught within 3 University partnersJune 4 - July 6, 2012
2 specific minors, on NanoElectronics or NanoBiology
Taught in English
- You are looking for a 5-week Summer session entirely taught in English by lecturers from the Grenoble Institute of Technology, the Politecnico di Torino and the EPFL Lausanne.
- An EU certificated
"Erasmus Intensive program 2012"
- A world-renowned campus
- An extroardinary student life
- A festive city during the summer
- To gain credits in academic and work lab courses,
- Studying Nanotechnologies in a dedicated area and in small group,
- In a vibrant, open and stimulating intellectual environment...
You've found the right place to study... at the heart of the French Alps, in an attractive location with an international dimension. During 5 weeks, enjoy its exceptional quality of life!
Grenoble, European capital of micro and nanotechnologies!Grenoble:
an international centre for Micro and Nanotechnologies, the MINATEC campus is unlike any other research facility in Europe._______________________
Summer School at Grenoble Institute of Technology
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Grenoble Institute of Technology in briefThe Grenoble Institute of Technology has a major influence in the world of innovation, renowned as a Global Research Center (more than 15,000 researchers in Grenoble). It has 22 different fields of engineering, 22 laboratories and 10 off-shore laboratories, and R&D services. Grenoble Institute of Technology is a federation of 6 Engineering schools, located in the capital of the French Alps, in a Scientific area and an urban campus (120,000 square meters). Around 65,000 students studying in Grenoble Campus, in an exceptional and challenging environment.
A great atmosphere to study, meet people and discover a new culture.
Summer School entirely held in EnglishThe Grenoble Institute of Technology's Summer Program will be held from
June 4 until July 6, 2012.
During the first morning, students will be warmly welcome by our Deputy Vice President, instructors and the Summer School Staff.
Get a real life experience!
First of all, participate in our Summer Program means that you will meet students from all over the world, have courses with renowned experts and distinguished professors. This is an exciting opportunity to study in an intercultural group, discover Europe, France, Grenoble and its specifics aspects in a short time! Come and meet local people and French scientists, earn credits, learn survival French (historical and cultural aspects), get an excellent curriculum opportunities, go for a multicultural experience, receive personalized support, have a special taste of the French way of life!

A 5-week program in Nanotechnologies
- Science courses (57 hours) (given by experts of Minatec Research Centre, Grenoble INP, Politecnico di Torino and EPFL Lausanne)
- 2 specific minor, one on NanoElectronics, one on NanoBiology
- Seminar on Nano Ethic (2 hours)
- Lab work (16 hours) @ CIME Nanotech plaform (a set of 8 technological platforms unique in Europe, dedicated to training and research in the fields of Microelectronics and Nanotechnology)
- Intercultural courses (12 hours)
- International Week-End, Outdoor activities, oenology classes (Wines "Tour de France"...)
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Nanotechnologies Summer SchoolClick here to APPLY
Eligibility:
This program is open to full time engineering students (Bachelor level).
Fees and other costs:
€1,100 which include:
- Participation in all courses
- Participation in excursions and trips around Grenoble
- Spacious rooms in a student's Residence Hall
- Wireless internet access
- Health and housing insurance during your stay
- EPFL Lausanne (Switzerland) and Politecnico di Torino (Italy) campuses visit
Students will be responsible for their own meals, personal transportation and personal expenses and flight to and from France.Application proceduresPlease note that places are strictly limited (40 places)Please follow those instructions to register:
- Step 1 Inform your home university that you want to register at our Summer School 2011
- Step 2 You can register online (click here) before April 16th, 2012.
- Step 3 After you have registered, please follow all the instructions you will receive by email from the Grenoble INP's International Office.
Application deadline:
Monday, April 16, 2012
Apply as soon as you can especially for those who will have to follow a visa process.
AccomodationStudents will be accommodated in single or double rooms in a Résidence Hall. The rooms are fournished with a single bed. Rooms are equipped with Internet connections.

Science coursesNanotechnologies:
Courses description
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Additional programBeyond scientific aspects and labworks, students will have the opportunity to explore the diversity of Grenoble, capital of the French Alps, surrounded by 3 mountain ranges. The "base camp" for various activities conduct after the courses and with the support of the
Student Board. You will become familiar with European culture (gastronomy, history, social activities, famous areas...) thanks to the Student Board

and its great experience! During this first evening, we'll explore all the major French wine areas and their diversity. So we will discover both dry and sweet white wines as red wines with varying characteristics. These two sessions are organized by the very active Oenology Club of Grenoble Institute of Technology.
School facilities- Cafeterias
- Student board
- Activities on and off-campus
- Swimming pools: on campus and at your Residence Hall
- Tennis court and short-track
- ...
More information
Grenoble Institute of TechnologyInternational Relations Office
46 Avenue Félix Viallet
F-38031 Grenoble Cedex1