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Why study at IGR-IAE Rennes
There are many reasons to study at IGR-IAE Rennes: the quality of the programs offered, the study environment and active research, as well as Rennes itself, a city where life is pleasant, close to historic sites, where you will meet people from all over the world in a friendly atmosphere, attend innumerable cultural and festive events. Welcome to Rennes, welcome to IGR-IAE Rennes!

For its ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
IGR-IAE delivers state recognized degrees in a competitive business school environment.
Our school is part of the University of Rennes 1, among the twelve main French universities (17 International Associated Laboratories (LIAs) and International Research Groups (GDRIs) in conjunction with the National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) or the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM).
It is also part of a network of 35 French University Schools of Management

And for all its other highlights
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INNOVATIVE RESEARCH
IN MANAGEMENT
Research theory applied to daily company challenges •
Two Research teams in marketing and retailing, finance, human resources and logistics, 39 Ph.D. students, 18 Research supervisors • Cross-disciplinary Research Groups (Produit en Bretagne, Sustainable Supply Chain,…) Organization of national and international seminars
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STRONG CORPORATE NETWORK
• strong territorial roots • existence of the IGR-IAE Rennes Foundation, supported by major local companies. • High percentage of graduates (46%) hired by the company they interned at the end of their last year of study • Strong link with our graduates via the Alumni network. • A career week giving students the opportunity take time to think about their professional project and get guidance from professionals and IGR-IAE Alumni, concluded by the career day, with over 60 companies in attendance
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strong INTERNATIONAL FOCUS
• International seminars providing a multicultural environment • Constant search for international academic partners • Significant number of international students (23 %) and faculty
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very active COMMUNITY LIFE
With some twenty student associations, community life gives momentum to the school's weeks. Over 300 students are involved in the many projects that are close to their hearts. International students can join international and artistic projects.
As well as for its personalized and thoughtful welcome service
- A team of program or student coordinators makes sure that everything is fine and helps handling all the questions or difficult situations
- At least one person in each office speaks English, or can refer you to the right contact person within IGR-IAE or
- The program directors (Master students) and academic coordinators (exchange students) are important contacts for any academic question.
- The team of French language professors regularly organizes visits, and variouis cultural activities to help students have an authentic taste of French culture.
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- An organized team of buddies offer a pickup service at the airport or at the railway station. They will also help you settle down at your accommodation and get a good start in your new life in Rennes. For newly-arrived students, this is an excellent opportunity to meet their French counterparts, increase their networks, and make long-lasting friends...
- The Move & Share, a dedicated student committee in charge of international life at IGR-IAE, organizes cultural activities and events in order to include international students in the school's life.
For FRANCE

You have decided to study in France! You are at the beginning of a new adventure which will take you through a new culture, a very rich history and beautiful landscape, a wonderful language, meetings with French people and students from all over the world.
In France you will be in the heart of Europe.
From Rennes, most European capitals will be on your doorstep, less than 3 hours away by plane,
- you will travel freely without a visa (Schengen area),
- You will use the same currency.