France: Rennes School of Business

‌Rennes School of Business is located two hours north of Paris in the lovely city of Rennes which has a population of around 350,000 people. Rennes is a beautiful city with many options for housing. Students have the option to live with a host family, in a city center apartment, or in the on-campus residence hall. The campus is expanding to four buildings, adjacent to a park, and is quite beautiful.

This is an exchange program, which means UNI students will pay UNI undergraduate resident tuition and fees to study abroad at this school for the semester or academic year.

Rennes School of Business offers a summer term option. The Wilson College of Business partners with Rennes to offer a 4 week long AI Program. Refer to the "Summer School" tab for more information on this option.

Dates & Deadlines

Term: Fall 2025
App Deadline: Saturday, March 1, 2025
Program Dates: TBA

Term: Summer 2025
App Deadline: Saturday, March 1, 2025
Program Dates: May 18 to June 14, 2025 (dates are subject to change)

The application cycle for Spring 2025 is currently closed. Summer applications are currently open, but Fall 2025 applications will not open until later this semester. Students can click the link below to schedule their first step meeting.

Schedule Fall 2025 First Steps Meeting

Schedule a First Steps Meeting Here for the Summer AI Program

Interested in studying abroad for Fall 2025 or later? Please fill out the waitlist form below and the study abroad center will notify you when applications for future terms open. You can also schedule an informational meeting with our office to learn more about the programs we offer and find one that works best for you!

Study Abroad Waitlist Schedule Info Meeting

Unsure where to begin? Visit our Application Process page to learn more!

Location

Rennes is known as one of the best places to live among France's biggest cities. It is located about two hours by train from Paris, London, and Brussels, and it is only 40 minutes from the Atlantic coast, making it the gateway to the Brittany (Bretagne) region. Of the 350,000 people in the area, the student population of 60,000 gives the city a youthful and dynamic atmosphere. It now manages the network set up by the World Health Organization and is one of the top cities in France for technology and research. The city also boasts a vast pedestrian area full of shops and offers plenty of leisure, sport, and art activities.

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Academics

Undergraduate Courses

There are approximately 12-15 business courses offered each semester, though courses available vary from Fall to Spring semester. Students should take classes with a code ending in "E" unless they are fluent in French. UNI students have the option to take a variety of Undergraduate Exchange Student Modules (Level 4), and optional French language & Culture courses. UNI students will take courses from Undergraduate Transfer Credit Program (UGTC), Level 4, taught in English, and should specify this on their Rennes application form. It is necessary to take at least four courses during the semester, as most equal 3 US credits each, in order to transfer back a minimum of 12 US credits. 30 ECTS credits are usually equivalent to 15 US credits.

A mandatory on-line registration session will take place prior to the start of semester. Students will be informed by email and a password and login will be provided to each student.

Credits:
(Uses ECTS credits)
6=3 sem hrs

Grades:
Rennes Grades = UNI Equivalent

A Excellent 70-100 = A
B   Very Good 65-69 = B+
C Good 58-64 = B
D Satisfactory   50-57 = C+
E    Sufficient 40-49 = C
FX/F Fail 0-39 = no transfer credit

Program dates subject to change due to confirmation from the university regarding their academic calendar.*

Postgraduate Degree

Students can participate in one of Rennes' one-year master's program and pay UNI undergraduate resident tuition. Graduating seniors with a Bachelor's degree in any major are encouraged to consider this program for a one-year Master's degree. There are many Master of Science (MSc) or MAIB degree options. Below is a breakdown of degree requirements. Please visit Rennes' webpage for specific requirements for each program.

MA in International Business
Semester 1 (5 modules): ECTS 30 credits
Semester 2 (5 modules) including a winter session: ECTS 30 credits
Graduating project (5 modules): ECTS 30 credits
TOTAL: ECTS 90 credits

MSc programs
Semester 1 + Semester 2: ECTS 60 credits
Winter session (1 module): ECTS 6 credits
French language for International students or foreign language for French students: ECTS 3 credits
Preparation for graduating project: ECTS 6 credits
Professional project building: ECTS 5 credits
Performance on the internship: ECTS 10 credits
Graduating project: ECTS 30 credits
TOTAL: ECTS 120 credits

Participant Info

Meet your Advisor:

Stephanie is a full time study abroad advisor who will help you throughout the application process to France, including documentation, finances, scholarships, and more. From the application process to financial assistance to preparing for your journey abroad, Stephanie will be with you every step of the way providing guidance and reassurance.

Important information to review:

Study abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be challenged by new experiences in new environments and cultures. UNI study abroad programs are designed to prioritize educational opportunities for students. Students are encouraged to embrace the adventure of exploring how housing, meals, and daily routines differ abroad.

Entry and Exit Requirements:

Review and follow the travel recommendations of the U.S. State Department for travel to France.

Immigration Information:

Students going to France for more than 90 days will need to apply for a student visa.

Your Study Abroad Advisor will help you through this process but it is the student's responsibility to stay on top of the visa application process and to review the latest updates related to their destination country.

Housing & Meals

The Well’Come team is a student organization that is here to welcome the students to help them integrate into the school and life at Rennes. They team will pick up UNI students from Rennes station or the airport and help them settle into their home. This group helps organize trips to destinations such as Mont St. Michel, Paris and more! There is a program called "buddies" where you can meet new people and attend campus events with fellow French students.

Housing

Rennes School of Business helps international students to find accommodation in Rennes. The rooms are generally furnished and are equipped with essentials for the length of the program. After students are accepted to Rennes, they need to complete an Accommodation Request form.

There are several housing options:

Shared flat or house
Independent flat / studio in a private residence
Private independent flat / studio
Host family
State student hostels

The university is in the process of building on-campus student residence halls. Ask your study abroad advisor for more details.

Meals

Rennes advises to budget between 350 - 500€ per month. Most students cook for themselves, however students may eat at the University restaurant (approximately 22 Euros for 10 tickets).

Summer School

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) BUSINESS PROGRAM
May 19th to June 13th, 2025

Overview

Students can earn a certificate in AI Business and get 6 US credits for this program. See here for more details.

Learning Outcomes:

Gain international experience and data analytics competence: today’s employers consider both essential to a college degree.
Develop competencies from basics to advanced in Python application of the new business tools of data science.
Apply machine learning and deep learning to business data analysis.
Create business intelligence through application and visualization.
Learn from automated analysis of text and networks.
Develop AI business projects to showcase your skills to future employers.

Academic Courses:

Data Science for Business
AI Business Intelligence
Business Textual Learning
Business Network intelligence

These courses will satisfy elective credit for the following majors:

MAcc
Management: Business Administration
Supply Chain
Management Information Systems (MIS)
Marketing: Advertising & Digital Media
Marketing: Global Marketing Management.

Programs that will use this as a Technical Elective:

Construction Management
Management Information Systems (MIS)
Technology Management
Technology & Engineering Education

Programs that will use this for a University Elective:

Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Graphic Technology

OTHER SUMMER PROGRAMS OFFERED:

Consumer Behavior
Cross-Cultural Management
Sustainable Business
Paris and the keys to Luxury Business

Rennes Cost Estimate Summer 2025 (Business Students)

Program Costs

Estimated Program Cost: $13,773*

*estimated total cost of participation, actual amount depends on type of housing accommodation selected, actual airfare purchase price, personal spending habits, and other factors

Estimated Total Program Cost	$13,773
Estimated U-bill Charges	$5,419
Estimated Out-of-Pocket Costs	$8,355

Rennes Cost Estimate Fall 2024 (Pending Update of UNI Tuition)

Rennes Cost Estimate Spring 2025

Cost of Studying On Campus at UNI

Tuition & Fees	$4,864
Room & Board	$4,993
Books	$400
Personal Expenses	$902
Transportation	$395
Total	$11,544

Source: https://admissions.uni.edu/cost-aid

‌Eligibility Requirements to Study Abroad

The Study Abroad Center reserves the right to determine participants' eligibility to study abroad. Students must have a completed study abroad application, including supportive recommendation form(s). Additionally, students must meet all of the following in order to be eligible to study abroad:

Have a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher at the time of application and maintain this cumulative GPA prior to departure and throughout the study abroad process
If your cumulative GPA is lower than 2.5, submit the following to the Study Abroad Center (103 East Bartlett):
- Letters of reference from two academic contacts (e.g. academic advisor and former or current professor) supporting your pursuit of study abroad. If you are attending a faculty-led study abroad program, one of the letters must be from a course leader. However, if the program has two course leaders, only one of the letters can be from one of the course leaders.

Must be over the age of 18 years old
Must meet the course prerequisites (participation in the program is dependent upon meeting these)
Must be in good standing with the university
UNI's partner institutions may require additional eligibility requirements to be met, these vary from institution to institution. Please consult with the Study Abroad Center staff to discuss these additional requirements, if applicable.
Applicants traveling to a region of a country or a country with an overall Travel Advisory Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) or 4 (Do Not Travel) will not be eligible