All our summer programmes

Rennes School of Business in Brittany invites international students from around the globe to join our dynamic summer programmes. These programmes offer a unique opportunity to earn credits, enhance your skills, and experience French culture in a vibrant academic setting. Whether you're an undergraduate or postgraduate student, our summer courses are designed to complement your studies and broaden your horizons.

Why attend Rennes SB summer programmes?

Join Rennes School of Business summer programmes for a great experience in Brittany! Dive into globally relevant subjects such as AI in Business, Consumer Behaviour, Sustainable practices, and Luxury Management, all taught in English by international professors. You’ll gain hands-on insights into your field while enjoying cultural immersion, vibrant student life, and networking opportunities with students from around the world. Rennes SB is renowned for its multicultural environment and focus on preparing students for global careers, making this a perfect opportunity to enhance your knowledge, broaden your perspectives, and explore beautiful Brittany.

“Hello, we are Bénédicte and Laura. We are in charge of organizing the summer programmes at Rennes School of Business – Any assistance needed in the application process? you can contact us at: summer.programmes@rennes-sb.com. Once accepted, we will be very happy to welcome you at our institution with a welcome coffee, to show you around our campus and to accompany you on the day trip excursions. Hope to see you soon in Rennes for a memorable experience!”

Summer programmes 2025

Here is the offer for 2025:

A.I. Business

From 19 May to 13 June 2025 – Rennes Campus: Earn an AI Business certificate while mastering Python, machine learning, deep learning, and data visualization to create impactful AI-driven business solutions.

A.I. Business

Consumer Behaviour in a Digital World

From 3 to 13 June 2025 – Rennes campus: Understand the evolving dynamics of consumer decision-making in the digital era.

Consumer Behaviour in a Digital World

Sustainable Business

From 17 to 27 June 2025 – Rennes campus: Explore strategies for integrating sustainability into business practices for long-term success.

Sustainable Business

French & Culture in Rennes

From 30 June to 4 July 2025 – Rennes campus: Immerse into French language and cultural activities.

French & Culture in Rennes

Cross-Cultural Management

From 8 to 18 July 2025 – Rennes campus: Develop skills to navigate and lead in diverse cultural environments effectively.

Cross-Cultural Management

French & Culture in Paris

From 15 to 18 July 2025 – Paris campus: Enhance oral comprehension and communication skills through interactive sessions and real-life simulations in French.

French & Culture in Paris

Paris & the Keys to Luxury Business

From 22 to 31 July 2025 – Paris campus: Gain exclusive insights into the luxury industry, with a focus on Parisian brands and markets.

Paris & the Keys to Luxury Business

Application process

Exchange students (tuition fees waived):
1. Nomination by the home institution exchange coordinator
2. Rennes SB send the application process by email to the nominated students
3. Students complete the online application form within the given deadline
4. Rennes SB send the Acceptance Letter by email to the accepted students

Fee-paying students: students can apply directly by filling out the application form and submitting the required documents. Applications are opened from beginning of January to end of April.

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Testimonials

“What is your best memory of these two weeks?”
Shelby from USA about the Cross-Cultural Management summer programme: “My time at Rennes School of Business was transformational. The program challenged me and connected me with individuals from all around the world. Attending Rennes School of Business was one of the best decisions I made while pursuing my degree.”

Student attending the Sustainable Business summer programme: “Being in France and being able to immerse myself in French culture, eat French food, walk to campus while feeling safe, visit nearby attractions like Saint Malo and Mont St. Michel, and enjoy Fete de la Musique.”

Frida from Mexico about the Cross-Cultural Management summer programme: “It was a wonderful experience, being able to learn with people from different cultures and appreciate the beauty of Rennes and the hospitality of the French was the best. Also the knowledge and mastery of the topics by the teacher is something that adds a lot of value to the course”

Q&A

Who can apply for the summer programmes?

Our summer programmes are open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students from all academic backgrounds. Whether you’re studying business or another field, as long as you’re interested in exploring these areas, you’re welcome to apply!

How to apply for a summer programme?

If you are a student from a Rennes SB partner university (exchange student): you will have to contact your home university coordinator who will nominate you for our short programme. Then, Rennes SB will send you the application process by email.
If you are not coming from a Rennes SB partner University (fee-paying student): “click here to APPLY” (application period: from beginning of January to end of April)

Who can apply for the summer programmes?

What will I gain from participating in a Rennes School of Business summer programme?

You’ll gain practical skills, a deeper understanding of global business practices, experience working in a multicultural environment, and develop adaptability and independence. Plus, you’ll get a taste of French culture, expand your international network, and leave with memories that will last a lifetime!

I don’t speak French, is that a problem?

With over 90 nationalities on campus, Rennes SB is the perfect destination for English speakers. All our summer programmes are conducted in English, so you don’t need to know French. Outside the School, you can get by with a few simple phrases like “Bonjour”, “Merci”, “au revoir”, s’il vous plait”.

Do I have to pay for tuition fees?

A 90€ non-refundable application fee is mandatory for all students registering to one or several summer programmes. Students coming from Rennes SB partner universities (exchange students) don’t have to pay for tuition fees if they want to attend the following summer programmes: Consumer Behaviour / Sustainable Business / Cross-Cultural Management.

What about accommodation?

Accommodation is not provided by Rennes SB. Once accepted in our summer programme, we will send to students a list of accommodation options. Students can also find many offers via the following websites : Airbnb and Booking.com.

What is approximatively the student budget to attend a summer programme in Rennes?

Example of budget for 10 days :

Accommodation: between 40€ and 95€ per night
Transportation downtown Rennes: between 15€ and 20€, more information: Trouver mon tarif | STAR
Lunch at school: around 8€ for a 2 course-meal
Breakfast and diners (if you cook in your room): 10€ per day

Do students get a certificate of attendance and a transcript of records?

Participating students receive an attendance certificate on the last day of the summer programme.
The transcript of records is delivered approximately one month after the end of the programme. Each programme offers ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) credits, which students be able to transfer to their home institution.

Is Rennes friendly city for students?

Regularly ranked as one of the youngest and most vibrant student cities in France, Rennes welcomes around 70,000 students every year. Locals love to mingle with them in one of the city’s many bars, restaurants and clubs.

What is the weather like in Rennes?

Rennes is located in the northwest of France and has a marine climate. French people usually like to joke about the rainy weather in Brittany… but we only say that to avoid mass tourism on our beautiful sandy beaches in the summer! Life in Rennes

Is it easy to travel from Rennes to other places in France?

Luckily, we have a train station that links Rennes to Paris in just 1h30 by high-speed train. We also have an international airport that travels to numerous destinations in France and Europe.

Any questions? Please contact: summer.programmes@rennes-sb.com

“Discover, learn, and grow this summer!”