Founded in 1990, Rennes School of Business is in the capital of Brittany, in north-west France. The school has a strong international focus, with several programs taught in English and has achieved Triple Crown accreditation with EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB. 
 
The campus is ten minutes from Rennes city centre and is accessible 24 hours a day, 6 days a week. Rennes School of Business is highly ranked and is considered to be the most international School of Management in Europe. With 95% of faculty members being non-French, 55% foreign students, classes in English and a network of more than 350 partner universities worldwide, Rennes School of Business gives the students a unique opportunity to learn in a continuous international environment. 
 
With a variety of student associations present, campus life at Rennes is sure to keep you busy! 

Rennes, the capital of the region of Brittany is in northwestern France, is 1.5 hours from Paris with a new high speed train. The city was voted ‘best student city’ by L’Étudiant magazine in 2016 and ‘most liveable city in France’ by L’Express in 2018. It is also known to be one of the most festive cities of France, investing heavily in arts and culture, and hosting several festivals. The young demographic of the city (over a quarter of its residents are students) contributes to the city’s vibrant nightlife and festive spirit in the community. The famous Musee des Beaux-Arts, home to pieces by Rubens, Gauguin, Donatello, Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo is well worth a visit.

France, officially the French Republic or République Française, is a country in Western Europe bordered by Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Andorra, and Spain. The capital city of Paris is the country's largest city and main cultural and commercial centre. Other major urban areas include Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Lille and Nice.

France has a population of around 65.1 million people, ranking 22nd in the world. The official language is French, but the central location of this country makes it likely that you’ll hear many different languages, and be understood perfectly well in English. France is widely considered to be one of the most beautiful and romantic countries in the world. It is also the world's most visited country with 86 million annual visitors - more than its own total population! International travellers flock to France to explore cultural centres such as Paris and Strasbourg, sample the fine foods and wines, enjoy the beaches and see the French Alps. If you have an interest in art, food, architecture, literature and fashion, Paris is a must-see. There are also many other cities such as Toulouse and Marseille that expand upon the attractions Paris has to offer, each with their own respective aesthetic. Despite France’s reputation for city life, approximately 80% of France is countryside, dotted with picturesque villages. You easily spend years trying to discover all France has to offer, however it’s worth remembering that when in France you will be just a short tunnel ride to the UK, and within easy reach of all Europe has to offer.

Did you know?

France, with its overseas territories, has 12 time zones, the largest number of any country. 'Le Procope' in Paris, which opened in 1694, is the oldest café or coffee shop in the world.

UniSA students enrolled in the Bachelor of Business (DBBN) have a unique opportunity to receive two degree parchments in just three years of full-time study, by completing a one-year exchange in the International Bachelor Programme of Management at Rennes School of Business.

The qualifications achieved upon completion will be:

• Bachelor of Business from UniSA
• International Bachelor Programme in Management from Rennes School of Business

How does it work?

You will complete twelve courses in the Bachelor of Business at UniSA before starting your exchange year in France. The exchange will commence in September of each year and finish at the end of August of the following year. On successful completion of the exchange, you will return to UniSA to complete your final four courses.

Once you have completed all requirements at Rennes School of Business and at UniSA, you will graduate in Adelaide to receive your UniSA degree and parchment. Your parchment for the Rennes International Bachelor in Management will be posted to UniSA for your collection.

What will you study?

Below are draft study plans you will need to follow to be eligible for this exchange agreement. Students who vary their study may be ineligible to participate. If you have any questions, please make an appointment with the Business Hub.

• Purchasing and Supply Chain Management 
• Marketing
• Banking and Finance

All students must meet standard exchange selection criteria as well as any host institution requirements.

Two years (72 UniSA units) of Business studies are required to be accepted at undergraduate level (the exception to this is DBBN dual-award articulation students)

If you would like to participate in the one-year international exchange program, please discuss this with the UniSA Business Hub. The one-year program is only available for DBBN students.

• UniSA academic transcript 
• Passport 
• Evidence of English/French proficiency 
• CV 
• Motivation letter (if you are applying to undertake the double degree program only)
• List of Rennes courses 
• One passport-sized photos (additional photos will be required at registration on campus) 

Credits are measured by the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) and the following applies: 

• 18 units = 30 ECTS 
• 13.5 units = 22.5 ECTS 

It can sometimes be difficult to make up exactly 22.5 units (not all courses will be worth exactly 7.5 ECTS), but you should be able to get very close. Make sure you check with your Program Director if you don’t have exactly 22.5 ECTS.

For non-native English speakers, you will need to demonstrate a minimum level of B2 (IELTS 6). 

Students must choose courses belonging to the same programme (Level). Choosing courses from different programmes is not possible. Refer to the Course Selection Guidelines 

• Undergraduate Exchange – Level 2 (Year 2 courses) (only available in SP5)
• Undergraduate Exchange – Level 3 (Year 3 courses) 
• Undergraduate Exchange – Level 4 (Year 4 courses, appropriate for final year undergraduate or first year postgraduate students)
• Postgraduate Exchange – Level 5 (Postgraduate level courses)

UniSA Business has pre-approved a number of courses and credits for Rennes – undergraduate and postgraduate.

The Well’Come Team student association organises pick up for all exchange students from train or bus stations, or Rennes Airport provided that you arrive during the official arrival dates. More information on how to organise this will be provided after your have been accepted at Rennes. 

More information on how to get to the campus can be found here. 

Rennes School of Business operates an accommodation search engine, Studapart for both on-campus and off-campus housing.  There is a student residence available for exchange students, five minutes walking distance from the main campus.   

More information on accommodation can be found here. 

As an exchange partner with the University of South Australia, you do not have to pay tuition fees to Rennes School of Business, instead you will pay tuition as you would normally at UniSA. Travel and living expenses are at your own cost. The table below gives an indication of costs you will incur: 

More information can be found here.

You may be eligible to receive additional grants or scholarships to fund your experience. For more information please see the funding and scholarships website.

UniSA offers travel insurance as part of your exchange for up to 270 days (can be extended up to 365 days). For more information please see travel insurance website.  
 
Please click here to read the travel insurance policy. 
 
A list of Frequently Asked Questions can be found here. 
 
If you have any further questions about travel insurance, please contact the UniSA Insurance Office on 08 8302 1678. 
 
As an exchange student at Rennes School of Business, you must register for the compulsory health insurance. More information will be provided to you after you are accepted.