Any references to costs, fees, financial evidence and visa information are for general guidance purposes only and is subject to change at any point.
Please ensure you refer to information provided by host universities and respective government/embassy webpages for the latest updates.
Rennes Business School is located in Rennes, the capital city of Brittany in the West of France. It is just 1 hour 25 minutes from Paris by the TGV fast train and 1 hour by plane from London, and students will benefit from a very attractive urban, sporting and cultural environment: modern sports facilities, cinemas, theatres, cultural centres, museums, libraries, restaurants and pubs. Rennes School of Business is considered to be the most international School of Management in Europe, and with triple accreditation (Equis, AACSB and AMBA) is highly ranked as a business school. Rennes School of Business helps exchange students in finding suitable accommodation in the city.
It will not be possible to complete a year abroad at this University if you have any assessments, such as supplementary or deferred exams, during the August assessment period at Swansea University.
Who can study here?
The following subject areas have an exchange partnership with this university:
- Accounting and Finance
- Business Management
- Economics
Spaces are not guaranteed, can be limited and all students on a semester/year abroad programme are subject to a competitive selection process.
Important information
ACADEMIC YEAR: Runs from September to May.
COSTS: The cost of living in Rennes will vary depending on your chosen accommodation and your lifestyle. Rennes School of Business estimates the cost of living for exchange students in their online factsheet.
VISA: You may need to apply for a long-stay visa (more than 90 days) to study in Rennes and you will be required to provide proof of sufficient funds as part of the application. The fee for the visa application is 99 EUR. Your host university will provide more information and you can also visit the French Government webpage. You must allow enough time to complete the application and for your visa to be sent to you. There can be significant delays so please do not leave this until the last minute as you cannot travel to France without it.
ACCOMMODATION: On-campus accommodation is not available but Rennes Business School collaborate with third-party accommodation providers to find suitable accommodation for students near campus. Once you have been accepted to Rennes, you will have access to the online platform to search for accommodation. More information can be found here.
HEALTH INSURANCE: You will need to purchase mandatory health insurance for your time in Rennes School of Business before you arrive in France.
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