IUT2 Grenoble

What IUT2 Grenoble does

IUT2 Grenoble (Institut universitaire de technologie) is a public higher education institute operating as a constituent component of Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA), one of France's top-ranked research universities. Founded in 1966, the institute offers 7 state-certified BUT (Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie) programs across 9 departments covering computer science, data science, business administration (GEA), marketing (Techniques de Commercialisation), legal studies (Carrières Juridiques), social work (Carrières Sociales), information-communication, and accounting preparation (CPEC). The institute serves approximately 2,650 students across 5 geographic sites in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region (Grenoble, Vienne, Valence, Saint-Martin-d'Hères), supported by 290 teaching and administrative personnel. The technology stack is pedagogical: small-group teaching (12-15 students per class in some programs), 22-26 weeks of mandatory professional internships, and an optional 3rd-year alternance (work-study) track.

IUT2's core product is the BUT diploma itself, a state-controlled national degree at grade licence level. Programs are delivered in French (with select English-taught offerings for international students) and combine academic coursework with professional application. The institute runs a Visual Paradigm academic partnership for software engineering tooling and is plugged into UGA's shared IT infrastructure, libraries, and sports facilities. There are no proprietary commercial software products; the offering is educational services.

As a public institution, IUT2 is funded primarily through French government budget allocations via the Ministry of Higher Education and Research, supplemented by state-regulated tuition fees, continuing education revenue (CPF and employer financing), enterprise contributions via Club Entreprises des IUT de Grenoble, and the Taxe d'apprentissage. The go-to-market is channel-driven and largely non-commercial: French high school graduates are recruited through the national Parcoursup platform, international students through Campus France, internal transfers via eCandidat, and exchange students through Erasmus+ partner universities and the Unite! European University Network. Enterprise customers engage IUT2 primarily to access a talent pipeline for internships, alternance, and graduate hiring, rather than to purchase software or services.

Name

IUT2 Grenoble

Legal name

Institut universitaire de technologie - Université Grenoble Alpes

Website

https://iut2.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

International Student Employment & Practical Training Support (CPT/OPT/AT, work authorization guidance) (EDALANAF)

Keywords

• Higher education programs
• University technology degrees
• Professional bachelor programs
• Continuing education services
• Work-study apprenticeships

Headquarters

HQ city

Grenoble

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Higher Education Funding: Government-funded public institution under the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research. Core funding comes from state budget allocations as part of Université Grenoble Alpes. Additional revenue from regulated student tuition fees, continuing education programs, and research grants.
2. Continuing Education and Professional Training: Professional development and lifelong learning programs for employees and job seekers, including VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience), VAPP, and specialized certifications. Funded through CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation) and employer financing.

Pricing tiers

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Core offering

IUT2 Grenoble delivers state-certified BUT (Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie) bachelor's degree programs across seven specializations: computer science, data science, statistics and decision informatics (STID), business administration (GEA Grenoble and Vienne), marketing (Techniques de Commercialisation), information-communication, paralegal studies (Carrières Juridiques), and social work (Carrières Sociales). Programs run for three years and combine academic theory with 22-26 weeks of mandatory internships, with work-study (alternance) options in the third year. The institute supplements these with Licences Professionnelles, DCG-DSCG accounting preparatory classes, Diplômes d'Université, and continuing education (Formation Tout au Long de la Vie).

Product overview

IUT2 Grenoble is an Institut universitaire de technologie within Université Grenoble Alpes offering higher education programs. The portfolio consists primarily of BUT (Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie) programs across multiple specializations: BUT Informatique (Computer Science), BUT Science des données (Data Science), BUT Techniques de Commercialisation (Business and Marketing), BUT Carrières Juridiques (Paralegal Studies), BUT Carrières Sociales (Social Work), and BUT Statistique et Informatique Décisionnelle (STID). These are national university degrees at licence level, supplemented by Licences Professionnelles, DCG-DSCG Preparations, and Social Work State Diplomas. The institute provides educational services rather than commercial software products.

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Products and services

• BUT Informatique (Computer Science) Three-year state-certified bachelor's degree in computer science with specialization in application development, conception, realization and validation. Trains professionals to design, develop, and deploy software solutions responding to user needs. Open to high school graduates via Parcoursup and accessible as a work-study (alternance) program in the third year.
• BUT Science des données / STID (Data Science / Statistics and Decision Informatics) Three-year state-certified bachelor's degree in data science covering statistical analysis, data processing, decision-support IT, Python/R programming, and an introduction to artificial intelligence. Prepares graduates to manage and analyze statistical data in banking, insurance, commerce, industry, health, and environment sectors. Targets high school graduates with strong quantitative profiles.
• BUT Techniques de Commercialisation (Business and Marketing) Three-year state-certified bachelor's degree training professionals in sales administration, sales promotion, and customer relationship management across B2B and B2C sectors. Available as initial training and work-study (alternance) tracks, with a digital marketing specialization track.
• BUT Carrières Juridiques (Paralegal Studies) Three-year state-certified bachelor's degree training intermediary executives in law and management, combining public and private law with accountancy, business administration, communication and foreign languages. Designed for students pursuing roles in legal services, corporate administration, and compliance.
• BUT Carrières Sociales (Social Work) Three-year state-certified bachelor's degree preparing students for Social Assistant, Social and Cultural Worker, and Specialized Educator roles. Third-year paths lead to DEASS (Diplôme d'État d'Assistant de Service Social) and DEESS state diplomas for professional qualification.
• BUT Gestion des Entreprises et des Administrations (GEA) - Grenoble and Vienne Three-year state-certified bachelor's degree in business administration covering management accounting, finance, HR, and administration. Delivered at both Grenoble and Vienne campuses, preparing graduates for roles in corporate administration, SME management, public administration, and accounting functions.
• BUT Information-Communication (Infocom) Three-year state-certified bachelor's degree covering information and communication disciplines, including corporate communication, media, digital content, and organizational strategy. Trains communication professionals across B2B and public-sector contexts.
• DCG-DSCG Preparatory Classes (Accounting Expertise) Preparatory training for the French national DCG and DSCG accounting certifications, delivered through the Centre de Préparation à l'Expertise Comptable (CPEC). Targets students and working professionals aiming at the chartered accountant (Expert-Comptable) diploma pathway.
• Social Work State Diplomas (DEASS / DEESS) French state diplomas (DEASS for Social Assistant, DEESS for Specialized Educator) awarded after the third year of the BUT Carrières Sociales program or via dedicated training tracks for working professionals. Required certifications to practice social work in France.
• Licences Professionnelles (Professional Bachelor's) One-year post-DUT/BUT professional bachelor's degrees (licence bac+3 level) providing specialization for graduates entering the labour market. Offered in partnership with professional sectors to deliver directly employable qualifications.
• Formation Tout au Long de la Vie (Continuing Education / Lifelong Learning) Continuing education and professional development programs including VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience), VAPP, and specialized certifications. Funded through CPF and employer financing, targeting employees, career changers, and job seekers seeking recognized qualifications.
• Corporate Training (Former vos collaborateurs) Customized continuing education programs commissioned by employers to upskill their workforce in domains aligned with IUT2's departmental expertise (data, IT, marketing, law, social work, accounting). Delivered under the Qualiopi certification and CPF-eligible.
• Diplômes d'Université (University Diplomas) University-specific diplomas (Diplômes d'Université) supplementing the national degree catalog, typically focused on specialized professional topics not covered by standard national curricula.

Quantifiable outcome

• 22-26 weeks of mandatory professional internship experience
• +3 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Erasmus+ (European Union)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Union mobility program enabling student and staff exchanges with partner universities across Europe. IUT2 students receive Erasmus+ grants (570-1045 euros for year mobility, 585-885 euros for semester mobility) for study abroad and internships.
• Région Auvergne-Rhône-AlpescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government providing BRMI (Bourse Régionale pour la Mobilité Internationale) grants of 95 euros/week for international study exchanges. Gave Social Work department logo space on regional website, indicating partnership for regional student support.
• CROUS (Centre Régional des Oeuvres Universitaires et Scolaires)coreOthersCROUS manages student housing in residences (5 rue d'Arsonval, Grenoble) and provides student services including medical cover, student restaurants, and financial aid. Essential partner for student welfare services.
• Club Entreprises des IUT de GrenoblecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnterprise club connecting IUT2 with recruiting companies for internships, work-study programs (alternance), and graduate hiring. Manages Taxe d'apprentissage collection from partner enterprises and provides platform for company involvement in pedagogy.
• Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIUT2 is a constituent institute of UGA, benefiting from the university's infrastructure, research ecosystem, and international reputation. UGA provides shared services including IT systems (DSI mutualisée), libraries, sports facilities, and administrative support.
• Unite! (European University Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnite! is a network of European universities focused on innovation, technology, and engineering. Strategic partnership under UGA's international initiative Idex, promoting student mobility and collaborative projects between member institutions.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IUT Toulouse III Paul Sabatier: Major French IUT within Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier, offering BUT programs in computer science, statistics, and business. Comparable in program diversity, public funding model, and reliance on alternance pathways for graduate employment.
• IUT Nantes: IUT of Nantes Université offering BUT programs across technology, business, and social sciences specialties. Comparable in scale and program portfolio; competes for West French students and offers similar alternance and international mobility pathways.
• IUT Lyon 1: One of the largest IUTs in France, part of Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, offering the full range of BUT programs across multiple departments. Directly comparable in scale, program portfolio, and target student segments; competes for top French baccalaureate candidates on Parcoursup.
• IUT Paris Rives de Seine: IUT of Université Paris Cité offering BUT programs across similar specializations (computer science, business, communication, legal). Direct competitor in BUT program model with comparable scale, and key counterpoint for international student recruitment in the Paris region.
• IUT1 Grenoble: Sister Institut universitaire de technologie within Université Grenoble Alpes, also offering BUT programs in science and technology disciplines. Direct competitor for the same pool of Grenoble-area baccalaureate students through the Parcoursup platform, with shared administrative and infrastructure resources under UGA.

Broad incumbents

• Aix-Marseille Université: Large French public research university offering multi-disciplinary programs from Licence to Doctorate. Comparable public funding model, regional multi-site footprint, and broad program portfolio; competes with IUT2 for Mediterranean-region students and Erasmus+ inbound international candidates.
• INSA Lyon: Leading French public engineering school offering 5-year engineering degrees with strong industry integration and international partnerships. Broader and longer-duration programs than IUT2's BUT, but competes for the same pool of science-oriented baccalaureate graduates and offers a parallel apprenticeship pathway.
• Université Paris-Saclay: Top-ranked French public university offering Licence, Master, and Doctorate programs including in sciences, engineering, and data science. Competes for high-achieving baccalaureate graduates and international students through Université Paris-Saclay's research-intensive positioning.
• Université Grenoble Alpes: Parent university and broader higher education ecosystem encompassing IUT2. Provides shared infrastructure, IT systems, libraries, and reputation benefits while operating general Licence/Master/Doctorat programs that compete with IUT2's BUT offerings for the same Grenoble-based student pool.
• INSA Toulouse: Public engineering school within Groupe INSA offering multi-year engineering degrees with professional integration focus. Similar public institution model with state-certified diplomas and strong enterprise ties; competes for STEM-oriented students in the Toulouse region.

Market position

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Competitive moat5 records

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