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University of Rennes

Located in the centre of a city on a human scale, the university is only two hours away from Paris and one hour from prestigious sites such as Mont Saint-Michel or Saint-Malo. Building on our assets and committed to taking part in 21st-century innovation and knowledge, one of our top priorities is to create a vibrant international university.

Short Courses

Business & Management (2)

About

History

Université de Rennes is the direct predecessor of Brittany's first university, founded in Nantes in 1461 by François ll, Duke of Brittany.  After its official dissolution in 1793, the ducal university became an imperial, secular, and independent university, in 1808 in Rennes and the west. The decree of 23rd December 1970 created Université de Rennes as we know it today.

Education

Université de Rennes offers a wide choice of courses adapted to your professional goals.

It has three main areas of study:

  • Science and technology
  • Health
  • Human and social sciences

Research

Université de Rennes is a major center for multidisciplinary research, renowned on both a national and international level and part of the international scientific community.

The policy of Université de Rennes is to conduct excellent fundamental and disciplinary research of scientific and technological relevance by promoting the emergence of highly innovative and risky projects and providing modern facilities and fostering transdisciplinary research to address major current and future societal issues.

University Ranking

Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2023
401 200
2022
601 -100
2021
501
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2024
711 90
2023
801
2022
801
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
801
2023
801
2022
801
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
-
2023
493 -20
2022
473
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world.

Services

Housing services

The international residence Paul Ricœur in the heart of Rennes provides accommodation and catering for international researchers.

The residence has 79 studio flats for 1 or 2 people with all the advantages of a hotel service.

The rooms are fully-furnished with an equipped kitchen.
  • A wide range of services
  • Free wifi and television.
  • Cleaning kit.
  • Equipped kitchen with cutlery and crockery.
  • Breakfast available.
  • Cleaning service available.

Student Life

Campus life

Rennes is the historical and administrative capital of Brittany, a dynamic and friendly city, home to a large community of researchers and students representing around 32 % of the population.

The centre is a mix of half-timbered houses lining narrow streets and majestic 18th century buildings overlooking spacious public squares. A river, La Vilaine, runs through the city whilst a large botanical garden, the Thabor in the north-east, provides a peaceful green area for workers, students and city dwellers.

Sports facilities

Sport at Université de Rennes is open to both students and staff, whatever your level. Most sports or activities can be evaluated as part of your curriculum.

The university has sports facilities to suit a wide range of activities: swimming pools, a dojo, a sports center, a gym as well as tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts. 

Student clubs

The Erasmus Student Network (ESN) is the key volunteer student organisation in international higher education in Europe. Founded in 1989, it provides opportunities for cultural and self-development under the prinicple of Student helping Student.

Rennes, Bretagne, France

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