Program Overview
The Geomechanics at Universit\xc3\xa9 Grenoble Alpes (UGA) is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Geomechanics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across France and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 206 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
- Location: Grenoble, France
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Geomechanics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Selected Topics In Continuum Mechanics
- Numerical Methods For Nonlinear Mechanics
- Mechanics Of Damage And Rupture
- Behavior Of Geotechnical Structures
- Durability And Vulnerability Of Structures And Associated Risks
- Advanced Soil Mechanics
- Advanced Rock Mechanics
- Advanced Concrete Mechanics
- Strain Localization In Geomaterials
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- This program is designed to be a 2nd year international option of a 2 year masters program on "Mechanics, Energy and Engineering" at Universit\xc3\xa9 Joseph Fourier.
- For entry into this second year program applicants must have already completed a 1st year masters program or the 4th year of an engineering undergraduate program (Bac + 4 in France) in one of the following fields : Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Solid Mechanics, Engineering Geology
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 206 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 206 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Universit\xc3\xa9 Grenoble Alpes (UGA) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA)
Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA)
Grenoble, France
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months