The University of Rennes was refounded in 2023, succeeding the University of Rennes 1 and other institutions, with roots dating back to 1461. It is a major research university in Brittany, strong in ICT, materials, and environmental sciences.
Address: 2 rue du Thabor, 35000 Rennes, Bretagne, France
Computer Science & Cybersecurity, Materials Science, Environmental & Earth Sciences
Domains taught:
- Aerospace, AI and Machine Learning, Astroscience, Automation, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Vision, Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Fluid Dynamics, Food Science, Geotechnics, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Marine Science, Materials, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology and Genetics, Nanotechnologies, Optics, Physics, Process Control, Robotics, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Statistics, Structural Engineering, Telecommunications, Thermodynamics
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Part of EDUC European University Alliance, Udice. Strong collaborations with research institutes in Rennes (e.g., INRIA, CNRS).
Research:
Cybersecurity, Digital sciences & AI, New materials for energy and environment, Marine sciences, Health and life sciences.
Famous Alumnis:
Yves Chauvin (Rennes 1 legacy)
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
4000
Current students***:
36000
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
N/A
Pros
Leading research university in Western France, strong in digital technologies and materials science, dynamic student city.
Cons
Recent institutional restructuring, campus can be spread out.
Best For
Major research university in Brittany with strengths in ICT, materials, and environmental sciences.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Digital Twin, Environmental Engineering, Marine Ecosystems, Materials, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Development
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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