Founded in 1956, the Grand Cercle is one of the oldest student associations in France. Today it represents more than 8,000 students gathered within Grenoble INP – UGA.
The Grand Cercle plays a crucial unifying role for INP's clubs and associations by providing essential structural and financial support. Through a grant system, it ensures an equitable distribution of resources, enabling different groups to successfully carry out their projects. Furthermore, the Grand Cercle organizes training sessions and workshops to develop members' management, communication, and organizational skills. This comprehensive approach aims to strengthen synergy between the various student initiatives, thereby fostering a collective dynamic and enhanced cohesion within the university community.
Our missions
Federal support
Subsidies and training for around thirty clubs and associations of the INP.
Event organization
Galas, festivals, sporting competitions: the major highlights of the student year.
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Reduce the cost of student life all year round, with our partners and at INP events.
Community life
To link students, schools and administration; to facilitate groups and communities.
At the heart of student life
We have a genuine desire to be a driving force behind student initiatives and to dedicate all our resources to the creation and growth of student associations. As students, we are fully aware of the unique experience that student association projects provide and all the knowledge each member can gain. That's why we support nearly thirty clubs and associations in their projects through training or grants. Magic, cinema, sports, cooking… there's something for everyone!
Schools represented
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