I. School Introduction
Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM) is located in the city center of Grenoble, France, with campuses in Paris, Tbilisi, Singapore and other cities. Founded in 1984 by the Grenoble Chamber of Commerce and Industry, GEM features technology and innovation as its educational strengths. It is a key member of the Conférence des Grandes Écoles (CGE) and the Conférence des Directeurs d’Écoles de Management Françaises (CDEFM).
GEM consistently ranks among the world’s leading business schools in authoritative rankings such as the Financial Times and QS. Its Master’s programs in Finance, Management, Marketing and Executive MBA are frequently listed among the global top 50 in business-related subjects.
GEM is also among the fewer than 1% of top business schools worldwide that hold the “Triple Crown” international accreditations: AMBA, AACSB and EQUIS.
II. Program Overview
This program is open to all current postgraduate students at Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU).
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be awarded master’s degrees from both NPU and GEM. For details, please refer to the attached program brochure.
Program Duration: Study at Grenoble Ecole de Management in France, starting in the Fall 2026 semester.
Teaching Language: English
III. Program Advantages
Postgraduate students in relevant majors may directly apply for GEM’s one‑year master’s degree programs.
Students changing majors may first apply for the pathway program, and those admitted will receive priority conditional offers from GEM.
The pathway program accepts CET‑4/6, IELTS, TOEFL and other English certificates. Through a blended online + offline teaching mode, students who finish the pathway can directly apply for all 17 one‑year Master of Science (MSc) programs at GEM across different disciplines.
IV. Eligibility
Full‑time first‑year postgraduate students at NPU.
The program is open to all majors university‑wide (for details, please consult the program coordinator).
Cumulative average score of completed courses: ≥ 75%.
Good English proficiency:
V. Timeline
Application Deadlines:
Pathway courses start: January or April 2026
VI. Application Documents
Completed program application form (select 1–2 master’s majors);
Scanned undergraduate and postgraduate transcripts (Chinese & English, with official university seal);
English proficiency proof:
CET‑4/6 (for Pathway A), IELTS, TOEFL, etc.
GMAT/GRE is required for Finance applicants;
Scanned ID card (both sides);
Scanned passport information page (for French visa);
Other visa documents (details from program coordinator).
VII. Admission Process
Submit completed application form and materials to:
mtzquan@nwpu.edu.cn
Email subject: 2026 GEM Application + School + Name + Student ID
Background review
Joint interview by NPU and GEM
After passing the interview:
Pay program fees
Visa counseling (French visa: ~2 months)
Pre‑departure preparation
Study in France
VIII. Contact Information
GEM Beijing Center
Tel: 010‑8215 8699, 18937199235
Email: bjcenter@grenoble‑em.com
International Affairs Office, School of Management, NPU
Tel: 029‑88431129
Email: mtzquan@nwpu.edu.cn
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