Our Approach
At Rennes 2, our approach to international cooperation is strongly informed by a European and humanist model of internationalization and by the development of the European Higher Education Area, including the Erasmus Plus and Research Framework Programmes.
Our international policy incorporates European strategic priorities so as to address major contemporary societal challenges.
One of the main elements of Rennes 2’s strategy is to increase the university’s profile abroad, whilst promoting an international "culture" within the university.
International students
Nationalities
Dedicated French-language learning center
Action Plan
Our action plan focuses on the following axes.
Developing research and teaching projects based on sustainable and balanced European and international collaborations. Rennes 2 is committed to maintaining strong links with its historical partners and developing structuring actions with partners both in the Francophone and the non French-speaking world. We also aim to build new and formative partnerships focused on shared values, research and innovative teaching methods. One way of the ways we achieve this is through the development of new and existing cooperative programs with institutions of the European Higher Education Area. Within our university, we also seek to create a better understanding of the different opportunities that Europe offers, which is why Rennes 2 has introduced Cap sur L’Europe: a series of events that puts Europe at the front and center of discussion within our community. The program includes conferences, concerts, exhibitions and more, with the aim of increasing dialogue and discussions between students, staff, community partners and others.
Creating international partnerships that are based on local synergies - with the Regional Council of Brittany, Rennes City Council, our twin cities and regions, as well as member institutions of the University of Rennes.
Promoting internationalization at home practices across our campuses, by means of courses taught in languages other than French, modules that prepare students for going abroad, meetings and projects bringing together local and international students, and the use of information and communication technologies to increase long-distance collaborations with partners abroad.
Fostering a joined-up approach to ensure that internal tools and actions are coherent with our official international policy: funding for missions abroad, visiting professorships as part of the two International Chair positions, French language programmes provided by the CIREFE.
Developing the internationalization of our services. We aim to administrative and support services by encouraging outgoing mobility of administrative and technical staff and the exchange of good practices.
Strengthening our welcoming and support services to facilitate the cultural integration of international students and researchers, in conjunction with the Centre de Mobilité Internationale de Rennes.
Showcasing our diverse range of international activities. This involves the implementation of a specific international communication strategy supported by a newly recruited international communications officer and a brand new website.
