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France For September 2026 entry — IDEX Master's scholarship round typically closes winter–spring 2026

Université Grenoble Alpes IDEX International Master's Scholarship

Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA) is a top French public research university and a holder of the prestigious IDEX (Initiative of Excellence) label. Through its IDEX scheme, UGA awards international Master's scholarships to attract high-calibre students into its English-taught international Master's programmes — across science, engineering, data, economics, and the social sciences. The award is a merit grant providing an annual stipend (commonly up to around €11,000 per year) for the Master's, with tuition support, given to a limited number of strong candidates. UGA sits in Grenoble, one of Europe's biggest research-and-innovation ecosystems, with major national laboratories on its doorstep. For Sri Lankan students, a first-class Bachelor's matching the chosen Master's is the realistic baseline; awards are competitive. Confirm the current stipend, list of eligible international Master's, and deadline with UGA, as the scheme is updated each year.

Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA)

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Stipend

Up to ≈ €11,000/year

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Programmes

English-Taught Int'l Master's

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Awards

Limited Number per Year

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International Applicant

Open to international students, including Sri Lankan citizens, applying to eligible UGA international Master's programmes. Selection is on academic merit, not nationality.

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Academic Excellence

The IDEX scholarship is merit-based and competitive. A first-class Bachelor's closely matching the chosen Master's, with strong grades in core subjects, is the realistic baseline.

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Admission to an Eligible Master's

You must apply to (and be eligible for) a participating UGA international Master's. Eligible programmes are listed under the IDEX scheme each year and are taught in English.

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English Proficiency

Programmes are taught in English; typical requirements are IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. Sri Lankan applicants with an English-medium Bachelor's may qualify for a waiver where UGA accepts it.

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Choose an eligible international Master's

Identify a participating UGA international Master's matching your background, and confirm its entry requirements and the IDEX scholarship eligibility.

Apply for admission and the IDEX scholarship

Submit your Master's application and the IDEX scholarship application by the deadline, with transcripts, degree certificate, motivation letter, CV, references, and English evidence.

Competitive selection

UGA evaluates academic excellence and programme fit and awards a limited number of IDEX scholarships alongside admission decisions, typically in spring.

Accept and apply for the French visa

Accept your place, complete Campus France procedures, and apply for the French student visa, showing admission, scholarship confirmation, and proof of funds.

Why Université Grenoble Alpes?

UGA is an IDEX-labelled French research university embedded in one of Europe's densest science-and-innovation ecosystems, with national laboratories and tech industry nearby. Its English-taught international Master's, IDEX stipends, and France's post-study work permit make it a high-value, research-rich route for ambitious Sri Lankan graduates.