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Graduate

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was created in 1987 in

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and

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. It claims to be the first

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in the area to provide part-time classes. Alex Lienard is Dean and President of the faculty. Originally located close to the

University of Grenoble The Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA, French: meaning "''Grenoble Alps University''") is a public research university in Grenoble, France. Founded in 1339, it is the third largest university in France with about 60,000 students and over 3,000 re ...

, it later moved to the city centre. The school is certified

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and by the ICPC ( International Council for Professional Competences) for quality and professionalism. ;The motto of the school:Latin: Feliciter Eveniendi Facultas (''The Faculty Needed to Succeed'') ;The crest of the school: The book of knowledge is opened on the coat of the Dauphiné. The dagger protects the knowledge from the ignorants or beotians. Laurel leaf for success, oak leaf for wisdom.

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