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The below information is required while
completing the university application :
core documents you’ll typically need to apply for a Bachelor’s (Licence?1) degree at the University of Rennes?1:
Completed application form
For international applicants, you'll apply via Campus France (“Études en France”) or the Parcoursup portal (for EU candidates), depending on your diploma and nationality
Secondary school diploma with full transcripts
This includes your high school certificate and detailed grade reports (translated into French or English as needed) to prove academic eligibility for a Licence program
Proof of language proficiency
If your program is taught in French, you’ll generally need B2 level French certification (e.g. DELF or TCF). If in English, you may be asked for English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, CEFR B2 level) depending on the course
Copy of passport or national ID
A valid identification document is required for verifying your identity throughout the application and enrolment process
Recent passport-style photo
Often required during registration for your student card and official records
Curriculum Vitae (CV) and motivation letter/statement of purpose
A brief CV paired with a motivation letter explaining why you’re applying, especially important for non?standard or competitive bachelor tracks
Know more
In 2025, the university earned significant placements across major global rankings: 601–800 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 721–730 in QS World University Rankings, and 473rd in U.S. News Best Global Universities. In Leiden and CWTS bibliometric assessments, it demonstrated high scientific impact, collaboration, open access, and gender representation. It also achieved 315th globally in CWUR, ranking 18th among French universities. These results reflect a balanced performance in teaching, research output, internationalization, and reputation
The University of Rennes 1 shines in subject-wise global rankings. According to QS (2024–25), subjects like Mathematics ranked 201–250, Chemistry and Geology in 251–300, Comp Sci and Engineering in 301–350, while Medicine and Physics achieved 401–550. NTU’s subject-specific rankings spotlighted high performance in Agriculture, Environmental Engineering, Materials Science, and Computer Science—French rankings place it near top 15 for several disciplines. This depth across disciplines highlights its multidisciplinary strength
In 2024, Times Higher Education’s Europe Teaching Rankings placed Rennes 1 as 5th best in France. This ranking assessed student engagement, success rates, teaching environment, resources, and institutional support. Among over 240 Western and Southern European universities evaluated, Rennes 1 ranked between 101–125 overall in Europe and 11th nationally. That’s a tangible indication of its strong teaching environment and attention to student-focused learning
In March 2023, University of Rennes 1 secured a patent for an optical filtering device (FILT) designed to improve reading of graphic or textual content by periodically opening and closing a visible‑light “vision space.” The device cycles between open and closed states at a preset frequency, with open durations between 15–35% of the cycle, reducing glare and improving contrast. The invention simplifies reading and may benefit users with visual impairments or dyslexia. Developed in conjunction with collaborators at CNRS and BodyCap, it shows Rennes 1’s strength in applied optics and accessibility technologies
Also patented in January 2023, Rennes 1 researchers developed a transparent shielding panel comprising a substrate with conductive zones that vary in optical transmission and shielding effectiveness. This multilayer structure allows efficient electromagnetic shielding while retaining transparency—ideal for windows in sensor-rich environments, camera systems, or buildings requiring visibility and security. Co‑owned with Safran Electronics & Defense and CNRS, this hybrid device merges optics and electronics, demonstrating multidisciplinary reach and real‑world potential
Granted as a US patent in September 2022, this innovation involves a nanoscale photocatalyst combining a semiconductor nanoparticle, plasmonic metal nanoparticles, and an organic carbo‑mer photosensitiser. Developed by researchers at Rennes 1 and Paul Sabatier University, it’s optimized for water photo‑electrolysis, turning sunlight into hydrogen fuel. The layered nano‑structure accelerates reaction rates and improves energy conversion efficiency. This invention goes to the heart of renewable energy research, bridging material science, nanotechnology, and sustainable chemistry
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