FAQ

Rennes SB has several partnerships with accommodation agencies such as Studapart, Livin France, Twenty Campus (Paris), and AGEFO (Paris). We recommend that you reserve your place as soon as possible, as Rennes and Paris are cities renowned for their student populations.

Yes, most landlords require a guarantor. If you are an international student, you can benefit from the Visale guarantee.

In France, housing insurance is mandatory. It must be presented to the landlord before moving in and must cover the entire rental period.

• In Rennes: The most popular neighbourhoods among students INCLUDE Villejean, Sainte-Thérèse, the city centre and Beaulieu.
• In Paris: It is recommended to look for accommodation close to public transport to facilitate access to campus, for example in the 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th and 20th arrondissements or in the inner suburbs.

You can use platforms such as La Carte des Colocs, Appartager or Roomlala, or join Facebook groups dedicated to students.

International students must apply via Campus France and the French consulate in their country.

Yes, all students must have health insurance. European students can use their European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), while others must register with the French Social Security system here: Ameli for foreign students.

You will need proof of identity, proof of address and proof of enrolment. You can make an appointment with one of Rennes SB’s partner banks.

• In Rennes: The Well’come team offers to pick up students arriving at the train station or airport for the start of the academic year in September and January. The nearest metro stop is Pontchaillou (Line A), a 10-minute walk away. Many bus lines pass right by the campus and there is a self-service bicycle parking facility just in front of the campus.
• In Paris: The nearest transport lines are the RER E (Haussmann – Saint Lazare), metro lines 3, 9, 12, 13, and 14 (Saint-Lazare, Liège, Saint-Augustin or Trinité – D’Estienne d’Orves) and for the bus, lines 21, 26, 43, 68, and 95 (at the Saint-Lazare – Budapest or Trinité – D’Estienne d’Orves stops).

Yes! Students can benefit from reduced-rate season tickets for public transport and regional trains.

The Rennes campus covers 20,000 m², with bright spaces, modern rooms and relaxation areas. The layout favours open spaces, collaborative areas, digital equipment and digital teaching tools, to bring the experience closer to that of an innovative campus.

The aim is to offer a connected, flexible environment that is suited to modern teaching methods (active learning, project work, co-working, etc.).

In 2021, a campus was opened in Paris (9th arrondissement) to strengthen the school’s national presence.

Rennes School of Business encourages its students to participate in sports. The Sports Office (BDS) also offers a variety of sports activities. More information here:

Sports at RSB

Roughly 1/3 students on campus come from abroad, and 90% of professors are international. More than 100 nationalities are represented on campus. 

Coaching, job boards, company forums, industry meetings: everything is in place to help you find a job.

All the information about careers at RSB

Rennes School of Business supports both its students going on exchange to partner universities abroad and international students coming to Rennes SB on exchange from these partner institutions. 

For more information: Incoming Exchange Students

Yes, Rennes has a good network of connections:

• Rennes Airport (Saint-Jacques) offers connections to several major European cities.
• From Rennes, you can easily reach hubs (Paris, Nantes, etc.) for intercontinental flights.
• The TGV/high-speed train also takes you to Paris in about 1.5 hours, making it easy to connect to other European destinations by train or plane.

RSB has many associations covering various fields such as sports, culture and entrepreneurship. Getting involved in an association is an excellent way to develop skills and meet other students. Discover all the associations here:

Associations at RSB

Yes, Rennes SB has more than 330 partner universities on all continents. Exchange destinations and terms vary depending on the programme. The school also has triple-crown accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS), which attests to the international quality of its programmes. 

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