University
The four universities in Grenoble contribute a great deal to the quality of the available workforce, thanks to courses based on close links with industry and research and numerous international exchange programmes.

Qualification levels
The active population of Grenoble-Isère is younger and better trained than the national average.
The relatively high level of qualification is due to the large number of leading international firms operating here, the presence of one of France's top universities and the overall attractiveness of the location..

Research
The presence of a large number of research laboratories in Grenoble is a key feature of the economic fabric of Isère.