Our schools in Rennes
Rennes is one of France’s most dynamic student cities. As the capital of Bretagne, it blends historic charm with a fast-growing digital and entrepreneurial scene, making it an exciting place to study business, technology, and the arts.
For business students, Rennes is a hotspot for AI, cybersecurity, and digital innovation, with a thriving startup ecosystem and strong research-driven industries. Whether launching a project or connecting with top tech companies, students here gain hands-on experience in a city that’s shaping the future of business.
For art and design students, Rennes offers a bold and experimental creative scene, with renowned music festivals, contemporary arts spaces, and urban design projects. Rooted in Breton culture yet constantly reinventing itself, the city gives students endless opportunities to explore, collaborate, and build industry connections.
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Academic opportunities in Rennes
- A leading hub for AI, cybersecurity, and digital innovation
Rennes is at the forefront of France’s digital revolution, known for its expertise in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. Home to major tech research centers, innovation hubs, and startup incubators, the city offers business and tech students hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies. Galileo Global Education students benefit from direct industry collaborations, real-world projects, and access to one of France’s fastest-growing digital ecosystems.
- A city where business and entrepreneurship thrive
With a strong entrepreneurial spirit and innovation-driven economy, Rennes provides business students with unique opportunities to develop startups, work with industry leaders, and engage in sustainable business models. The city fosters a collaborative business environment, offering students access to incubators, investment networks, and corporate partnerships, helping them gain the skills and mindset to lead in tomorrow’s business world.
- A city that fosters new forms of expression
Rennes is a major player in new media, music production, and digital storytelling, providing students with opportunities to experiment, collaborate, and push creative boundaries. From immersive digital arts to experimental performance spaces, Rennes encourages original thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration, making it an exciting hub for students ready to reshape the creative landscape.
Cultural appeal of Rennes
- A Breton tradition with a bold creative spirit
Rennes is a city that respects its Breton heritage while constantly reinventing itself. Historic streets and timeless traditions like fest-noz dance gatherings coexist with a thriving underground art scene, rebellious murals, and contemporary performance spaces. Here, tradition isn’t just preserved, it’s reinterpreted, offering students a dynamic and evolving cultural experience unlike anywhere else in France.
- A city that lives through music
More than just a festival destination, Rennes breathes music every day. From independent venues to experimental sounds in repurposed warehouses, the city’s music culture is unfiltered, raw, and constantly evolving. At the heart of it all is Les Trans Musicales, a festival that has launched some of the biggest names in global music. For students, Rennes isn’t just a place to listen, it’s a place to create, discover, and be part of the next wave of music.
- A student scene that shapes the city
Unlike other cities where students adapt to their surroundings, Rennes adapts to its students. With over 70,000 young people fueling its energy, the city is always in motion. Its nightlife, street performances, and independent cinemas thrive because of its student population. Students don’t just experience culture in Rennes, they drive it forward.
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