Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Rennes
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Rennes
France
Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Rennes exchange website
Language of instruction
English
French
The Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Rennes - Rennes Institute of Political Studies is part of the Sciences Po group, and combines academic expertise with a rich intellectual environment. Although the eight Sciences Po have the same aims and are based on the same principles, each has its own identity. The main feature of IEP de Rennes lies in its international dimension.
Rennes offers a unique experience with its cultural life and its historical and architectural heritage. Only 2 hours from Paris by train, Rennes is ideally located near many famous places, such as Mont Saint Michel and Saint-Malo.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Spring Semester | January–May |
| Semester 2 | Autumn Semester | Late August–December |
Guides and additional information
IEP de Rennes has online resources to help get more out of your exchange:
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:\ Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\ Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:\ Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\ Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\ Last Chance Apps Close: 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange
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Student testimonials
B International Studies
Semester 1, 2019
Exchange was one of the best things I have ever done. - Cailey - Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Rennes
B Business Management/Arts
Semester 1, 2019
Full-time study load
30 ECTS credits per semester at IEP de Rennes is equivalent to 8 UQ units.\ You are not permitted to study fewer than 30 ECTS at IEP de Rennes.
Host university requirements
GPA\ You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at IEP de Rennes.
Language\ Students wishing to follow the French program at IEP de Rennes will require B2 French language proficiency.
Study Options\ You must indicate whether you intend to study in the French program or the English program. Details of each program are linked in the section below (Find courses).
Other Requirements
- You are not permitted to study fewer than 30 ECTS at IEP de Rennes.
- Postgraduate students are permitted to study at Rennes, but this option is not recommended by the host.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Students can choose from the French or English programs for their exchange.
Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the Credit Precedent Database to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.
Study areas taught in English
Undergraduate
French
International relations
Political science
Academic restrictions
Course Restrictions
- The English program is a set program of compulsory courses broadly covering political and social science topics.
- The French program requires you to take a blend of compulsory and elective courses
Study Load Restrictions\ Students are unable to enrol in a full-time study load in the following disciplines, however, enrolment in one or two courses may be possible:
- To be confirmed
Additional academic information
Additional Academic Resources\ IEP de Rennes has online resources to help navigate their academic policies:
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:\ Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\ Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:\ Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\ Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\ Last Chance Apps Close: 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange
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Accommodation
Sciences Po Rennes offers exchange students on-campus housing in the university hall of residence; however, spaces are very limited. Information on student residences is available under Accommodation on the Sciences Po Rennes web page. The University also provides many useful links to help international students find off-campus accommodation.
Cost of living
To help students budget for exchange, the university has provided an estimate of the average cost of living in Rennes.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Students undertaking exchange studies in France can apply for the Nicolas Baudin Program through the French Embassy in Canberra.
The University may provide a housing allowance if you meet the necessary student criteria.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
Please read through this important information about Health Insurance for exchange students in France.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:\ Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\ Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:\ Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\ Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\ Last Chance Apps Close: 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange
Book your Global Experiences Appointment
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Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Contact the French Consulate for visa and immigration information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:\ Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\ Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:\ Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\ Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\ Last Chance Apps Close: 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange