Rennes School of Business, France, Semester Exchange Fall 2025

We are pleased to announce that the semester exchange application for Fall 2025 at Rennes School of Business, France is now open. This is a tuition-waived program, meaning selected students will not pay tuition fees at RSB. However, all other expenses including flight tickets, visa, insurance, accommodation, and daily living costs are the responsibility of the student.

Please make sure to review the entry regulations issued by the French Government prior to your departure.

Program Information

(Intake: Mid-September – Late December 2025)

Available Levels and Course Lists:

• Undergraduate Exchange – Level 3 (for 3rd year Bachelor’s students)

• Undergraduate Exchange – Level 4 (for 4th year Bachelor’s students)

• Postgraduate Exchange – Level 5 (for Master’s students)

Note: Students can only join one program level. Mixing courses from different levels is not allowed.

You may refer to the course lists and additional information through these links:

• [Level 3 Courses]

• [Level 4 Courses]

• [Level 5 Courses]

• [Program Factsheet]

• Promotional Video

Academic Requirements

• Level 2: Minimum 60 ECTS in Business Studies (1 year)

• Level 3 & 4: Minimum 120 ECTS in Business Studies (2 years)

• Level 5: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (180 ECTS or 3 years in Business Studies)

Minimum Course Load per Semester

(Subject to slight changes)

• Level 2: 7 Management courses

• Level 3: 4 Management courses (1 full track + at least 1 core course)

• Level 4: 4 Management courses

• Level 5: Between 3 and 5 courses (from 1 specialization only)

Accommodation

Once accepted, students will receive access to RSB’s accommodation platform, which provides options near the campus from private landlords, residence halls, and real estate agencies. Early booking is highly recommended.

More information on housing can be found [here].

Insurance

All international students are encouraged to have comprehensive private insurance.

• Non-European students can benefit from French Social Security (partial refund of medical costs).

• European students must bring the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).

Visa

Non-European students must apply for a student visa (VLS-TS) as soon as they receive the acceptance letter from RSB.
It may take up to 3 months to get a visa appointment, so early preparation is essential. Students are advised to contact the nearest Campus France office for assistance.

Welcome Program

RSB’s Well’Come Association will assist international students upon arrival and help them adjust to life in Rennes. The association also organizes cultural visits, events, and social activities with French students.

Campus Facilities

Rennes School of Business has modern facilities including:

• International Library

• Career Centre

• Bloomberg Trading Room

• Cafeteria

• Gym & Music Room

• Digital Studio

• Language Lab

• Coworking Space

• Student Clubs & Unions

Estimated Living Costs in Rennes

• Housing: €450 – €700/month

• Food: €150 – €200/month

• Local transportation: €25.20/month

• Phone subscription: €15 – €20/month

• Other costs (visa, insurance, CVEC, etc.): €150 – €300/year

Students with a visa status of “Étudiant” may be eligible for French CAF housing allowance (€50–€160/month).

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae (max. 2 pages)

2. Official academic transcript (English version, signed and stamped) – GPA ≥ 3.0

3. Valid passport (at least 1 year before expiry)

4. Passport-sized photo

5. English Proficiency Certificate (TOEFL, IELTS, or TOEIC – screenshots not accepted)

6. Letter of Motivation

7. Two recommendation letters from academic advisors

8. Statement Letter – download from: http://bit.ly/its-student-exchange

9. Learning Agreement ITS version – download from: http://bit.ly/its-student-exchange

10. Parental consent letter (in Bahasa) stating full support (no format required)

11. GCW Non-Degree Certificate (min. C) or GCW test result (min. 80). S2 students may use R2SEP certificate instead.

Note: Incomplete or late submissions will not be processed.

Application Procedure

1. Submit your application via: https://its.id/studyabroadITS

   • Combine all documents in one .zip or .rar file (PDF format only)

2. After submission, confirm by email to studyabroad@its.ac.id

   • Use the subject line: Confirmation Study Abroad Application_RSB_NAME_NRP

Important Dates

• Application Deadline: 5 May 2025 (09.00 WIB)

• Interview Date: 7 May 2025

Contact

If you have questions, please email Mr. Ade at: studyabroad@its.ac.id
Subject: ASK_RSB