France once again stands out in this year's rankings, ranking as the third-best-represented country with 18 institutions in the global Top 250, including 7 in the Top 50.

Among them, Université Grenoble Alpes confirms its place alongside the leading French and international institutions, thereby consolidating its reputation for academic excellence and the professional success of its graduates.

UGA: A Key Player in Promoting Employability Regionally and Internationally

Through its research-based training, its exceptional innovation ecosystem, and its close partnerships with businesses, Université Grenoble Alpes establishes itself as a key player in skills development and employability. This result reflects its scientific excellence, the quality of support offered to students, the commitment of the teaching teams, and the strength of the Grenoble economic fabric, geared towards tomorrow's technological, scientific, and societal challenges.

"This international recognition underscores the relevance of our educational model, which is based on research, openness, and close ties to the socio-economic world.", emphasizes Yassine Lakhnech, President of Université Grenoble Alpes. "It reflects the confidence employers have in our graduates, who are trained to meet today's major challenges."

A global ranking based on recruiters' opinions

Based on a survey of more than 12,000 executives and hiring managers from 42 countries, this 15th edition of the ranking assesses universities’ ability to produce the most employable graduates according to employers’ expectations.

Respondents identify the institutions they consider most effective at preparing students for the workforce, based on several criteria:

• the alignment between the skills acquired and the needs of the job market,
• the academic and professional reputation of the institutions,
• the quality of research and innovation,
• preparing for globalization and new technologies.