1. CampusFrance Higher education in France

2. CampusFrance A national agency for the promotion of French higher education abroad uFrance’s system of higher education enrolls more than 2.2 million students. u260,000 come from outside France and make up 12% of postsecondary enrollments. uBy comparison, internationals are 14% of British and 13% of German enrollments. Key figures CampusFrance - Higher education in France Growth in international student enrollment in French institutions of higher education since 1998 3

3. More than 3,500 postsecondary institutions- public and private-operate in France: Institutions of higher education CampusFrance A national agency for the promotion of French higher education abroad CampusFrance - Higher education in France 88 universities and affiliated institutions (accounting for 70% of enrollments) 224 engineering schools (1/4 university-affiliated) 220 schools of business and management (90 confer degrees recognized by the government) 120 schools of art 20 schools of architecture 3,000 other schools and institutes 4

4. A European qualifications framework CampusFrance A national agency for the promotion of French higher education abroad CampusFrance - Higher education in France French higher education is divided into 3 stages in accord with the harmonized European system. The stages are marked by degrees: licence (bachelor), master, doctorate (LMD). The time to degree is measured in terms of semesters of study and corresponding “ECTS credits.” uLicence (L) = 6 semesters = 180 ECTS credits uMaster (M) = 4 semesters = 120 ECTS credits uDoctorate (D) = 3 or more years following the master (not expressed in ECTS credits) ECTS, the European Credit Transfer System, is a common European System of cumulable, transferable credits that reflect the time a student has spent in higher education. The system facilitates intra-European mobility of students over their academic career. 5

5. Postsecondary degrees in France CampusFrance A national agency for the promotion of French higher education abroad CampusFrance - Higher education in France Source: MESR 6

6. CampusFrance A national agency for the promotion of French higher education abroad New legislation affecting the universities A new law setting forth the freedoms and responsibilities of the nation’s universities was passed in August 2007. The law has two main goals: uTo make the universities more autonomous uTo endow them with resources equal to those of equivalent institutions in other OECD countries. Map of the 20 autonomous universities CampusFrance - Higher education in France 14

7. CampusFrance A national agency for the promotion of French higher education abroad Recent developments The nation’s higher education and research efforts have undergone important changes in recent years. Public support for education and research is expected to rise by €10 to €15 billion between 2010 and 2015. uNew legislation on academic freedom and responsibility is increasing the autonomy of universities. uUnder Operation Campus, proposals have been solicited to improve university facilities and thereby increase the dynamism of campus life. Of the 10 projects approved to date, 7 are categorized as “promising models” and 4 as “innovative approaches.” uHigher education and research efforts have been realigned through the creation of PRES (research and higher education clusters), RTRAs (thematic networks for advanced research), RTRS (thematic networks for medical research), and competitiveness clusters. CampusFrance - Higher education in France 13

8. Clusters of research and higher education in France (PRES*) New public institutions to lead cooperation and partnership * PRES: Pôles de Recherche et d’Enseignement Supérieur

9. Les Pôles de recherche et d’enseignement supérieur (PRES) Clusters of research and higher education in France (PRES) ■Initiated from the French Law of 18 April 2006. ■To propose research and educational programs more consistent, clearer and more visible, especially international ► International influence of higher education and research ► Reconciliation of universities, colleges and research organizations ► Structuring of higher education and research ■Participating in international competition ► Education:  Coordination of academic programs  Issue of diploma ► Research :  Single institution branding of scientific publications  Enhanced cooperation, innovation and transfer

10. 17 PRES in France (mars 2010)  51 universities  51 institutions:  French “Grandes Ecoles”: IEP, Management and commerce schools, Engineer schools, National polytechic schools,  Large hospital centers. Organized in 17 new public organizations (EPCS) including:

11. 61 000 000 inhabitants France 6 000 000 inhabitants Rhône-Alpes 1 200 000 inhabitants Isère 500 000 inhabitants Grenoble Zoom: The PRES Grenoble University

13. The PRES Grenoble University ■A unique structure, more visible within the international context ► 5 academic institutions ► Coverage of virtually all sectors of education and research ► 50 000 students with7 500 foreigners, 3 500 PhD, 5 800 staff with 3200 teacher-researcher ■Strategic Objectives ► Improving upon the attractiveness ► Strengthening partnerships and the role of universities in the Territorial Development ► Giving a new dash to the cooperation between local universities ► Selected for the « Operation Campus » ► 10 selected projects in France

14. Local dynamics in Grenoble « The Grenoble ecosystem » University University 60,000 students Industry Industry 100,000 workers Scientific research Scientific research 21,000 researchers

15. Joseph Fourier University Science, technology, healthcare 19,000 students Pierre Mendès France University Human and social sciences 19,000 students Stendhal University Languages, literature, fine arts and communication 6,000 students Grenoble Institute of Technology Engineering sciences 5,000 students Institute of Political sciences Political sciences 1,800 students 50,000 university students

16. An exceptional scientific environment CNRS National centre of scientific research CEA Atomic energy agency INRIA informatics and automatics INSERM Healthcare and Medical CEMAGREF Agriculture and Environment INRA Agronomic CRSSA Research centre of the army IRD Research and development institute CEN / CNR Snow studies centre ESRF European Synchrotron Radiation Facility ILL Neutron-flux reactor EMBL European Molecular Biology Laboratory GHMFL Grenoble High Magnetic Field Laboratory IRAM Institute of millimetric Radio astronomy 5 international laboratories and instruments 9 national research organisations

17. 6 500 workers in R&D centres Air Liquide, Sun Microsystems, Schneider Electric, Alstom, HP, France Telecom, XRCE – Xerox, Bull, STMicroelectronics, SOITEC, SUN, Siemens, Ahlstrom Paper Group, CRV- Pechiney / ALCAN, Lafarge, Vicat... Some Technical Centres CTP (paper) CSTB (building) CETIM (mechanical industry) An exceptional scientific environment

18. The Members of the PRES Grenoble University ■Founding Members ► Université Joseph Fourier ► Université Pierre Mendès France ► Université Stendhal ► Institut polytechnique de Grenoble ► Institut d’études politiques de Grenoble ■Associate Members ► Université de Savoie ► CROUS ► Région Rhône Alpes ► Grenoble Alpes Métropole ► Ville de Grenoble ► Ecole d’architecture (in progress) ■Members of the Committee Grenoble University of Innovation ► CEA ► Cemagref ► CNRS ► INRIA ► CHU ► GEM

19. Missions of the PRES Grenoble University ■Ensure International Development Site ► Develop institutional relationships and provide strategic intelligence ► Contribute to the mobility of students and researchers ■Promote the site ■Issue PhD from the « University of Grenoble » ■Create and manage services related to student life ► Health services: Health Centre ► Disability Service ► Reception arrangements and support for students Information, integration, approaches Culture Support for student initiatives, associations ■Pilot and implement « Operation Campus » ► Implementation of projects ► Manage and develop the academic field ■Managing heritage in common

20. Grenoble University : a wide range of disciplines Architecture, urban and regional planning Art and culture Biology Business studies and management Communication and journalism Earth and universe sciences and environment Economics Education sciences Engineering and technologies Human and social sciences Law and political sciences Languages, literature and linguistics Mathematics and computer sciences Medicine and healthcare sciences Physics and chemistry Sport sciences Undergraduate programs 29 Engineering degrees ≥ 200 Master programs Professional or Research 2 years professional degrees License (3 years): Professional or Research

21. 12 doctoral schools 3 500 PhD students - constant increase - growing internationalization 93 laboratories 2 800 researchers 150 millions of euros for annual research expenditures Worldwide known domains of excellence: Micro-nano-technologies, Software and smart systems, Fundamental biology, Medicine, Biotechnologies, Environmental engineering, Energy, Management and sociology of innovation… Research within Grenoble University

22. Innovation, Creation Intelligent Systems and Softwares Environnment Health/ cognition Integrated and Systemic Biology Management of the technology Micro-Nano technologies Energy Biotechnologies Structural biology Grenoble University of Innovation 4 major societal stakes, 8 centres of excellence

23. International Development Strategy ■Development of institutional partnerships ► Targeted areas Countries, regions, cities, institutions ► Targeted domains Micro-nano-technologies, Intelligent System and Software, Energy, Environment engineering, Medicine, Fundamental biology, Biotechnologies, Management and sociology of innovation, Territory sciences… ■Development of mobilities ► Incoming Qualitative development (selection, quality of academic paths and projects of incoming) Improving reception conditions (tutoring, accommodation, mobility centre Euraxess) ► Outgoing Awareness/ Information Linguistic preparation ■Promotion ► Offers Academic programs (specifically dedicated to international, others) Research (Especially PhD; Improve the visibility of offers: PhDs, internships, postdoc, labs, …) ► Site assets

24. Organization ■Steering Presidence Board of trustees Health ceter Council Student life Commission International Relations Commission Committee GUI Executive management Scientific Council Strategic Orientation Committee Doctoral studies Board Office Joint Technical Committee Joint Consultative Committee

25. French Higher Education institutions participating to the meeting Université de Perpignan - Grenoble Université - Grenoble Ecole de Management - Insititut Supérieur d’Electronique de Paris - Institut national de Gemmologie - Ecole des Métiers de la Culture - Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris Questions?