University of Rennes I

What University of Rennes I does

The Université de Rennes (formerly Université de Rennes 1) is a French public research-intensive university operating under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education and Research as an Établissement Public à Caractère Scientifique, Culturel et Professionnel expérimental. Headquartered at 263 avenue Général Leclerc in Rennes, it operates six campuses across Brittany (Beaulieu, Centre, Villejean Santé, Lannion, Saint-Brieuc, Saint-Malo) serving undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and continuing education students. The university is governed by President David Alis and operates as part of a broader Rennes academic ecosystem that includes partner institutions such as Rennes 2, INSA Rennes, ENS Rennes, EHESP, ENSAI, and Sciences Po Rennes.

Its core digital and research infrastructure comprises 125+ websites and 150+ digital services, including a Moodle-based learning management system (FOAD) used by over 3,000 contributors, a digital work environment (ENT), a centralized research platforms portal providing access to 50+ technical facilities (BIOSIT, MRic microscopy, DNA sequencing, spectroscopy, protein analysis), an integrated library system (Koha) with a multi-campus BU network, and shared authentication across these services. Joint research operations include the IGDR (UMR 6290 CNRS/UR - ERL U1305 Inserm), operating 16 research teams in genomic biology, cancer, cell biology, and biophysics.

The business model is a hybrid public-funding structure: primary revenue comes from French Ministry of Higher Education allocations, supplemented by regulated tuition fees (differentiated by domestic/EU/international status), research grants from national (ANR), European (Horizon Europe, Erasmus+), and Investissements d'Avenir programs, continuing education fees via SFCA, and licensing/royalty income from Campus Innovation technology-transfer activities. Go-to-market is sales-led for domestic recruitment (Parcoursup), Campus France partnerships for international students, and direct enterprise sales for continuing education and corporate research partnerships. The university is a member of the EDUC European University alliance, providing transnational mobility for 160,000 students and 20,000 staff.

Name

University of Rennes I

Legal name

Université de Rennes

Website

https://univ-rennes.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools (EDAHAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI), Public Research Universities with Major Extension & Outreach Missions (EDAHAAAG)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Academic degree programs
• Scientific research services
• Professional continuing education
• Doctoral training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Rennes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Funding and Government Subsidies: Core operational funding from French Ministry of Higher Education and Research, representing primary revenue source for public university operations.
2. Tuition Fees (Droits d'inscription): Student enrollment fees with differentiated rates for domestic, EU, and international students; scholarships and exemptions available.
3. Research Grants and Contracts: Funding from national agencies (ANR), European programs (Horizon Europe, Erasmus+), and Investissements d'Avenir for research activities.
4. Continuing Education and Training: Professional development programs, apprenticeship training, and corporate training services through SFCA (Service Formation Continue et Alternance).
5. Innovation and Technology Transfer: Revenue from Campus Innovation, company partnerships, joint laboratories, and technology transfer activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Université de Rennes is a French public research university that delivers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs across six campuses in Brittany. It operates joint research units with CNRS and INSERM (notably the IGDR genetics and development institute comprising 16 research teams), provides access to over 50 scientific platforms, and runs continuing professional education through SFCA for individuals and companies. Auxiliary services include the university library network (BU), SIUAPS sports activities, and Campus Innovation partnerships supporting entrepreneurship and technology transfer.

Product overview

The University of Rennes operates as a multi-campus public research university offering a comprehensive digital ecosystem of educational and research services. The core institutional portal (www.univ-rennes.fr) serves as the main gateway, supplemented by specialized platforms including the University Libraries network (BU) for documentation services, a Learning Management System (Moodle-based) for distance learning, the Digital Workspace (ENT) for student and staff services, and a Research Platforms Portal providing access to over 50 technical facilities. The IGDR research institute (UMR 6290) conducts genetics and development research across 16 teams, while the SIUAPS manages inter-university sports activities. These platforms are interconnected through shared authentication (CAS) and institutional infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Degree Programs (Licence, Master, Doctorat) Undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs delivered across six campuses in Brittany, covering disciplines from law, economics, and political science to health sciences, biology, and technology. Programs are accessible to domestic and international students and include alternance (work-study) pathways and English-taught programs.
• Continuing Education and Professional Training (SFCA) Continuing education programs, apprenticeship contracts, and corporate training delivered through SFCA (Service Formation Continue et Alternance) for working professionals, companies, and individuals seeking upskilling or credential validation.
• Campus Innovation Campus Innovation is the university's interface for corporate partnerships, joint laboratories, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship support, helping businesses access research expertise, talent, and innovation opportunities.
• IGDR Research Institute Services Research services through the Institut de Génétique & Développement de Rennes, a joint CNRS/Université de Rennes unit (UMR 6290) and ERL U1305 INSERM, offering collaborative research, doctoral training, and access to scientific platforms across 16 research teams.
• Research Platforms and Scientific Equipment Services Scientific platform services including BIOSIT (CNRS/INSERM), MRic microscopy, infrared imaging (Storm and Odyssey), fluorescence and circular dichroism spectroscopy, DNA sequencing (capillary and third-generation), and protein analysis facilities, available to internal researchers and external partners.
• University Libraries (BU) Services Library services including borrowing, inter-library loans, research support, digital collections (via EBSCO), and shared documentation resources across the BU network and partner institutions.
• SIUAPS Sports Services Inter-university service for physical and sports activities (Service Interuniversitaire des Activités Physiques et Sportives) offering sports courses, competitions, high-level athlete programs (SHN label), and facilities across multiple campuses.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17 gold, 20 silver, 14 bronze medals at national university championships plus 5th and 17th place at European championships
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• EDUC (European Digital UniverCity)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020European University alliance between University of Rennes and partner universities in Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, and France creating a transnational campus experience. Provides mobility opportunities for 160,000 students and 20,000 staff.
• CNRS (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational research partner providing institutional affiliation and support for research units. IGDR (UMR 6290) operates as joint CNRS/Université de Rennes unit.
• INSERM (Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational medical research partner. IGDR operates as ERL U1305 Inserm joint research unit alongside CNRS partnership.
• Université Rennes 2coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner university sharing SIUAPS sports service, joint libraries (CEU Saint-Brieuc), and collaborative campus services. Rennes 2 is a separate institution within the Rennes academic ecosystem.
• Centrale Supélec (Rennes Campus)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner engineering school with shared library services and collaborative research opportunities.
• EHESP (École des hautes études en santé publique)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner Grande École affiliated with University of Rennes, sharing library documentation and archive services.
• ENS Rennes (École Normale Supérieure)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner teacher training and research institution sharing library services.
• INSA RennesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner engineering school with shared library services and collaborative campus activities.
• ENSAIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner statistics and data science school sharing library resources.
• ENSSATminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner technology institute (one of the schools of University of Rennes) with integrated library services.
• Sciences Po RennesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner political science institute sharing library services across Rennes and Caen campuses.
• Agro Rennes-Angers InstitutminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agronomy institute sharing library resources.
• RENATER (Réseau National de Télécommunications pour la Technologie, l'Enseignement et la Recherche)coreTechnology or IntegrationNational research and education network providing telecommunications infrastructure, video conferencing (Renavisio), and event platform services.
• AMUE (Agence de Mutualisation des Université et Établissements)coreTechnology or IntegrationPublic interest grouping providing shared digital tools and services for French higher education institutions.
• Rennes MétropolecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partnership for campus development, renovation projects (e.g., law faculty thermal renovation), and regional development.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• INSA Rennes: Partner engineering Grande École within the Rennes academic ecosystem, sharing library services and joint campus activities with Université de Rennes. Comparable in delivering engineering and applied research programs.
• CentraleSupélec (Rennes campus): Partner engineering school with shared library services and collaborative research opportunities within the Rennes academic ecosystem. Comparable in delivering elite engineering graduate programs.

Direct peers

• Université de Strasbourg: French public research university with comparable discipline breadth, multiple campuses, and significant joint research units with CNRS. Comparable EPSCP structure and funding model.
• Université de Nantes: Neighboring French public research university in the Pays de la Loire region with comparable multi-campus structure, research intensity, and partnership ecosystem with regional Grande Écoles.
• Université de Lille: Large French public research university formed by a similar multi-institution merger, serving comparable undergraduate-to-doctoral programs and operating joint research units with CNRS and INSERM. Directly comparable in scale, structure, and funding model to Université de Rennes.
• Université de Bordeaux: French public research-intensive university with multi-campus operations, joint units with CNRS/INSERM, and similar regional economic development role. Directly comparable in structure and scale.
• Aix-Marseille Université: Major French public research university formed from a multi-institution merger with multi-campus operations and significant CNRS/INSERM joint research units, directly comparable in scale and structure to Université de Rennes.
• Université Grenoble Alpes: French public research-intensive university with comparable multi-campus structure, large research platform portfolio, and similar engagement in European university alliances. Operates as a regional EPSCP with strong STEM and health sciences.

Broad incumbents

• Université Paris-Saclay: Top-tier French public research university operating at greater scale, formed through institutional consolidation with major research organizations. Provides a broader competitive benchmark for research output and funding capture.
• Université Paris Sciences et Lettres (PSL): Top-tier French public university grouping with broader discipline coverage and stronger international rankings. Provides a benchmark for what a more research-intensive French university consortium can achieve in grant capture and global visibility.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RennesUniv
• Instagraminstagram.com/siuapsrennes
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rennesuniv

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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