Study in Rennes

Brittany's vibrant capital — affordable, compact, and a rising hub for digital and cybersecurity careers.

Students

70,000+

Monthly Budget

€820

Studio Rent

€630/mo

Safety Rating

6/10est.

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Overview

Total Students

70,000+

International %

~13%

Safety Rating

6/10 (Numbeo safety index: ~55)est.

City vibeFriendly, Celtic culture, vibrant nightlife, compact and walkable

English programs✅ Available — see universities section

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Housing & Cost of Living

Studio rent

€630/mo

Avg. unfurnished

Shared room

€350–490/mo

Colocation

Monthly budget

€820

All-in estimate

CAF aid

€100–300

Housing benefit

Best neighborhoods

Centre VilleThaborVillejeanBeaulieu

💡 CAF tip: Apply for CAF housing benefit as soon as you have a signed lease. Students from most countries are eligible for €100–300/month.

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Universities & Tuition

EU tuition

€178/yr

Public universities

Non-EU tuition

€2895/yr

Différenciation tarifaire

Main Universities

🏛 Université de Rennes (35,000)
🏛 Université Rennes 2 (22,000)

Grandes Écoles

Sciences Po RennesINSA RennesESC RennesCentrale Rennes

Best fields

LawComputer ScienceSocial SciencesEngineeringBusiness

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Transport & Getting Around

Student pass

€32/mo

With student discount

Regular pass

€68/mo

Without discount

Bike-friendly

Yes ✅

Star Vélo'v (extensive bike network)

Airport connectionRennes Bretagne airport; TGV to Paris 1.5 hrs

Bike-shareStar Vélo'v (extensive bike network)

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Work & Visa

Part-time work allowance

964 hrs/year (~18.5 hrs/wk)

Applies to all student visa holders in France

Visa typeLong-stay student visa + residence permit

Job marketMedium-strong — tech/digital cluster, Orange HQ, cybersecurity

Internship sceneGood — Orange, Thales, growing cybersecurity sector

📋 Visa tip: Apply for your long-stay student visa (VLS-TS) through Campus France in your home country. After arrival, validate it online via the ANEF portal — no prefecture appointment needed.

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International Experience

Students

70,000+

International %

~13%

Safety

6/10 (Numbeo safety index: ~55)est.

English programsYes — Sciences Po Rennes, ESC Rennes, INSA

City vibeFriendly, Celtic culture, vibrant nightlife, compact and walkable