University Overview
Founded in 1970, Université de Rennes (University of Rennes) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Rennes (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Bretagne. This institution also has branch campuses in Lannion, St Brieuc, St Malo and Fougères. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche, France (Ministry of Higher Education and Research of France), Université de Rennes (UR) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational French higher education institution. Université de Rennes (UR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UR also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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| Name | Université de Rennes |
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| Name (English) | University of Rennes |
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| Acronym | UR |
| Founded | 1970 Origins date back to 1461 |
| Motto | La volonté de progresser, d'innover, d'entreprendre The will to progress, innovate and undertake |
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| Address | 263 avenue Général Leclerc Rennes 35042 Bretagne France |
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| Other locations | Lannion, St Brieuc, St Malo and Fougères |
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