Licence Génie civil at Université Grenoble Alpes

Programme overview

Three-year civil engineering licence with a shared year 1 across engineering sciences, then progressive specialisation in civil engineering with a strong scientific base. It targets students aiming for the master in Civil Engineering or construction-oriented engineering schools, with technician-level entry into building and public works also possible.

Faculty: Département de la licence sciences et technologies (DLST); UFR PhITEM | Duration: 3 years (180 ECTS) | Study mode: full-time; French | Intake: 1 September | Location: Saint-Martin-d'Hères, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

What you will study

Scientific foundations of engineering followed by civil engineering specialisation, organised around key professional activities with an associated skills framework.

Career pathways

Most students continue to a civil engineering master's or engineering schools (ESTP, INSA); a minority enter technician posts in building and public works.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Year 1 admission is via Parcoursup. Years 2 and 3 are open by right to students with 60 or 120 ECTS in the same course, or on application through validation of prior learning or studies.

Domestic applicants: EUR 178 a year (2026-2027). National registration rate applying to French, EU/EEA and Swiss students and other exempt groups. UGA national fee schedule 2026-2027 for Licence, licence professionnelle and BUT; excludes CVEC and any other ancillary charges. Source

International applicants: EUR 2,902 a year (2026-2027). Differentiated rate for non-EU students not in an exempt category (an exemption request can be filed). UGA national fee schedule 2026-2027 for Licence, licence professionnelle and BUT; excludes CVEC and any other ancillary charges. Source

Intake: 1 September

Duration: 3 years (180 ECTS)

Apply through the official page: https://etudier.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/candidater-et-vous-inscrire/candidature/

Engineering