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.
Master's Programmes
Business & Management (4)
Engineering & Technology (2)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (1)
Social Sciences (1)
- M.B.A. International Management
About
History
Université de Rennes 1 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 1 as we know it today.
Education
Université de Rennes 1 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 1 is a major centre for multidisciplinary research, renowned on both a national and international level and part of the international scientific community.
The policy of Université de Rennes 1 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.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2021
501
2020
501 100
2019
601
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2022
801 -200
2021
601
2020
601
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2022
801
2021
801
2020
801
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2022
-
2021
564 -120
2020
444
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. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
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 1 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 centre, 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.
Student Reviews
Master 2 Patrimonial and Corporate Management
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
The University of Rennes 1 has an excellent ranking in France and particulary in Law matter. We have varied and interesting courses in patrimonial and corporate engineering which enable us to have a big expertise in these subjects. This training offers us with technical and practical approach with loads of intervenors who show us the reality of professional legal...
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Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
I can't evaluate the quality of the university yet because I have just started my studies at the University of Rennes 1.
Transfering university and majors : ups and downs
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I have transferred from university in 2021 to join the University of Rennes 1. I discovered what it was to live alone. I always had good grades but changed major this year for something different (I went from English literature to political science). I have to study harder than others to fill in the gap there is between me and my classmates. Overall, the university is...
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