Bachelor's Degree, Vocational Degree, Master's Degree, Doctorate
The Bachelor's Degree is prepared in three years after the baccalauréat. It consists of six semesters, each divided into course units called UE in French (unité d'enseignement). When you validate the knowledge acquired in a course unit, the university awards you transferable credits. One semester corresponds to 30 credits (ECTS).
The teaching of at least one modern language is compulsory, but you can create your own course and make your own choices as you progress through your studies.
Vocational Degree
The Vocational Degree is a professional diploma prepared in one year (two semesters). Selective access (application and/or interview) is open to holders of a French or foreign diploma of Bac+2 level, i.e. 120 ECTS (second year of Bachelor's Degree, advanced technician's diploma or BTS, institute of technology diploma, DUT or BUT) or on validation of prior learning.
The Master's Degree can be accessed by holders of a Bachelor's Degree or any other French or foreign diploma corresponding to 180 ECTS. The Master's Degree consists of four semesters, organised in the same way as the Bachelor's Degree.
Doctorate
The doctorate can be accessed by holders of a Master's Degree. Doctoral students complete their training in one of the four doctoral schools of the University of Rennes for a minimum of three years. To find out more, click here
Other National Diplomas
At the University of Rennes, you can also prepare the following diplomas:
- Bachelor of Technology (BUT)
- Health sector diplomas
- Engineering diplomas
- Accreditation to supervise research (HDR)
- Diploma granting access to university studies (DAEU) and law studies (capacité en droit) for people who do not have the baccalauréat diploma.
Preparatory Classes
The university awards diplomas, but it also prepares students for numerous competitive examinations to enter engineering and business schools, in conjunction with the ESPE of Brittany for the teaching professions (CAPES - CAPET - Agrégation), within the Faculty of Law and IPAG (Institut de préparation à l'administration générale) for the administration professions and legal careers.
The University of Rennes is nationally recognised for its excellent success rates.
University and Inter-University Degrees
University diplomas are created by the University of Rennes. Initiated by the university's components, they are examined, evaluated and validated by the Cevu (Council of Studies and University Life) and the University Board of Governors, for a renewable period of 5 years.
University diplomas are one of the foundations of continuing education, particularly for the health professions. They also lead to the development of new training sectors and can then be transformed into vocational degrees or masters.
