Université Rennes 2

Mission & Vision

Founded in 1969 from the legacy of the Humanities Faculty of the University of Rennes, originally established in 1460, Université Rennes 2 welcomes over 20,000 students each year, including approximately 3,000 international students from around the globe. Renowned for its dynamism and creativity, the university is a vibrant cultural hub, continuously innovating through its academic programs, research initiatives, and partnerships with key institutions in the region.

Actions Led

Students at Université Rennes 2 can choose from a wide range of disciplines in the fields of arts, literature, languages, humanities, and social sciences, as well as sports. Programs are offered at the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD levels.

The university offers:

• Diverse academic programs, particularly in the arts, humanities, and social sciences, alongside specialized offerings in sports and physical education.
• Robust research opportunities, conducted in collaboration with the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), in areas including:
  • Physical and social geography
  • Sport sciences
  • History, art, archaeology, and literature
  • Psychology and educational sciences
  • Area linguistics studies
  • Socio-economics and sustainable development
• A vibrant student life, with over 100 student clubs and associations reflecting a wide range of interests, from culture and humanitarian work to activism and athletics, as well as numerous concerts, forums, festivals, and campus-wide events throughout the year.
• A Interuniversity Service for Physical and Sports Activities (SIUAPS), offering students access to more than 45 athletic and artistic activities across the university’s two campuses.

Projects That U.S. Donors Can Support

Your support can help make Université Rennes 2 accessible to more students, regardless of their financial background. Contributions from U.S. donors will directly support scholarship programs, helping talented students from around the world take full advantage of all the university has to offer, academically, culturally, and socially.