Université Rennes I

The Université Rennes I is one of the two universities in the city of Rennes, France.  Université Rennes I is under the Academy of Rennes. It specializes in science, technology, law, economy, management and philosophy. TheUniversité Rennes I 1 has been in existence since 1969, but its heritage stems back to the days of the Breton university founded in 1461. There are currently about 22,000 students enrolled, with about 1600 members of teaching staff and 940 other staff members employed by the university.

University of Brittany in Nantes in 1460 . It taught arts, medicine, law, and theology. In 1728, the mayor of Nantes, Gérard Mellier, asked that the university be moved to Rennes, Nantes being more trade orientated. The Law school was thus moved the Rennes in 1730. This city already had the Parliament of Brittany, it was thus more suited to have this School. In 1793 the French Revolution closed all universities. It is not before 1806 that the Law school reopened in Rennes.

Université Rennes I

Most of the university’s 1.64 km² of grounds lie within the city boundary of Rennes, but it has other sites dotted around Brittany. The three main campuses are in Beaulieu (in the east of Rennes), Villejean (in the north-west of Rennes) and a central campus. There are other sites in Lannion, Saint-Brieuc, Saint-Malo, Fougères and Dinard; some research centers in Monterfil, Paimpont and the isle of Bailleron; and a museum owned by the university in Penmarch.

Université Rennes I

Courses Offered

• Science, Technology, Engineering and Health
• Law, Politics, Economics, Management and Administration Science
• Human Sciences (Philosophy and Communication)

Contact Details
Université Rennes I
2 Rue du Thabor
Rennes
35065 Bretagne
Tel : +33 (0)2 23 23 36 36
Fax: +33 (0)2 23 23 36 00
Université Rennes I Official Website: http://www.univ-rennes1.fr/