Stendhal University (French: Université Stendhal, also known as Grenoble III) was a university located in the outskirts of Grenoble, France that offered courses in foreign languages and cultures, ancient and modern literature, language and communication sciences.

Having traditionally focused on training educators, it has more recently become known for preparing students for careers in journalism, communication and culture.

Each year, the CUEF (University Center for French Studies) educated over 3,000 foreign students through various exchange programs in fields covering the entire spectrum of French studies.

In 1968, Edgar Faure created the Établissement public à caractère scientifique, culturel et professionnel (EPCSCP), endowed with considerable autonomy.

It took multiple steps to diversify fields of study while combining non-specialized fields and those of vocational study: In 2016, it merged with two other universities to form the Université Grenoble Alpes, a restoration of the original University of Grenoble.