University of Rennes 2: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1620 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #570 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #60 of 224 | In France |
| #2 of 15 | In Brittany |
| #1 of 6 | In Rennes |
| #798 of 1,302 | For Sports / Exercise science |
| Top50% | For 33 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 23,365
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.univ-rennes2.fr
- Languages
- French;English
- Acceptance rate
- 41%*
* The University of Rennes 2 is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (baccalauréat) or equivalent, or special entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to June |
| Enrollment | 23,365 |
Research profile
University of Rennes 2 has published 10,720 scientific papers with 47,991 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Computer Science, Geography and Cartography, Engineering, Medicine, and History.
University of Rennes 2 majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 23 | 27 |
| 1993 | 27 | 18 |
| 1994 | 24 | 12 |
| 1995 | 39 | 18 |
| 1996 | 41 | 26 |
| 1997 | 32 | 30 |
| 1998 | 36 | 40 |
| 1999 | 48 | 44 |
| 2000 | 41 | 71 |
| 2001 | 52 | 83 |
| 2002 | 98 | 103 |
| 2003 | 113 | 148 |
| 2004 | 119 | 164 |
| 2005 | 108 | 216 |
| 2006 | 174 | 276 |
| 2007 | 166 | 356 |
| 2008 | 200 | 465 |
| 2009 | 191 | 592 |
| 2010 | 300 | 727 |
| 2011 | 323 | 899 |
| 2012 | 429 | 1178 |
| 2013 | 436 | 1300 |
| 2014 | 503 | 1471 |
| 2015 | 618 | 1692 |
| 2016 | 675 | 1980 |
| 2017 | 772 | 2352 |
| 2018 | 776 | 2905 |
| 2019 | 834 | 3436 |
| 2020 | 724 | 4450 |
| 2021 | 727 | 5563 |
| 2022 | 691 | 5535 |
| 2023 | 695 | 5541 |
| 2024 | 577 | 5588 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Rennes 2 gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Annual Tuition Cost (in Euros) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 170 |
| Master's Degree | 240 |
| Doctoral Degree | 380 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Rennes 2.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Licence | Applied Mathematics, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Educational Sciences, Geography, Information Sciences, Modern Languages, Musicology, Social Sciences, Sports |
|---|---|
| Licence professionnelle | Documentation Techniques, Graphic Arts, Multimedia, Social Sciences, Sports, Tourism |
| Master | Archaeology, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Educational Sciences, Fine Arts, Geography, History, Information Sciences, Linguistics, Literature, Modern Languages, Performing Arts, Psychology, Public Health, Regional Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Sports, Statistics, Teacher Training, Urban Studies |
| Doctorat | Arts and Humanities, Modern Languages, Social Sciences |
University of Rennes 2 alumni
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Philippe Katerine
- Occupations
- screenwriterdraftspersonfilm actorplastic artistfilm director
- Biography
-
Philippe Blanchard, known professionally as Philippe Katerine, is a French singer-songwriter, actor, artist, director and writer who began his career in 1991. Some of his popular singles include "Mon cœur balance", "Je vous emmerde", and "Louxor j'adore".
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Étienne Daho
- Occupations
- singer-songwritersingeractor
- Biography
-
Étienne Daho is a French singer-songwriter. He has released a number of synth-driven and rock-surf influenced pop hit singles since 1981.
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Jean-Yves Le Drian
- Occupations
- politicianhistorianpensioner
- Biography
-
Jean-Yves Le Drian is a French politician who served as Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs in the governments of Prime Ministers Édouard Philippe and Jean Castex (2017–2022) and as Minister of Defence under President François Hollande (2012–2017). A former member of the Socialist Party, he had been an Independent from 2018 before founding Territories of Progress in 2020.
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Alan Stivell
- Occupations
- musicianconductoractivistsongwritermusic arranger
- Biography
-
Alan Stivell is a Breton and Celtic musician and singer, songwriter, recording artist, and master of the Celtic harp. From the early 1970s, he revived global interest in the Celtic (specifically Breton) harp and Celtic music as part of world music. As a bagpiper and bombard player, he modernized traditional Breton music and singing in the Breton language. A precursor of Celtic rock, he is inspired by the union of the Celtic cultures and is a keeper of the Breton culture.
University of Rennes 2 faculties and divisions
| Centre : Distance Education | Distance Education |
|---|---|
| Centre : French for Foreign Students | French |
| Centre : Lifelong Education | Continuing Education |
| Centre : Modern Languages | Modern Languages |
| Centre : Music Teacher Training | Music Education |
| Faculty : Arts, Letters and Communication | Archaeology, Art History, Fine Arts, Information Sciences, Literature, Music, Performing Arts |
| Faculty : Human Sciences | Educational Sciences, Linguistics, Psychology, Sociology |
| Faculty : Languages | Arabic, Celtic Languages and Studies, Chinese, English, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish |
| Faculty : Physical Education and Sports | Physical Education, Sports |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Administration, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Geography, History, Regional Planning, Social Sciences |
| Institute : Labour Studies in the West (ISSTO) | Labour and Industrial Relations |
General information
| Alternative names | UR2 Université Rennes 2 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1969 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation |
Location and contacts
| Address | Place du recteur Henri le Moal CS 24307 Rennes, 35043 France |
|---|---|
| City population | 228,000 |