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  • Locations: Rennes, France
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2028 02/15/2027 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Fall 2027 05/01/2027 05/01/2027 09/29/2027 12/20/2027

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: English Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:

CIEE College Study Abroad

Semester Global Internship

Rennes, France

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Program Overview

Your CIEE Semester Global Internship program in Rennes lasts 12 weeks and features three key components: A full-time internship with an?international organization (approximately 30 hours per week), an internship seminar, and a course taught?online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while building career skills, expanding your professional network, and immersing yourself in French culture. Live, learn, and work in Rennes!

Unique Experiences

Develop and curate digital content

for a multimedia platform promoting French culture and artists

Manage social media and marketing campaigns

for a hotel chain promoting its unique features and tourism experiences in Rennes

Conduct research and provide administrative support

for a nonprofit working on social inclusion projects for disadvantaged groups

Learn More About Rennes

Your Destination

Rennes is France's lively, student-friendly city, celebrated for its rich Breton heritage, vibrant arts scene, and welcoming community. Known for its medieval architecture, colorful half-timbered houses, lively markets, and dynamic music and festival culture, Rennes offers an inspiring setting for academic and cultural exploration. Whether you are majoring in business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Rennes is the perfect place to study or intern abroad.

Your Destination
Housing

Housing

CIEE Rennes offers various housing options, including homestays or single-studio apartments. All housing options are located in neighborhoods with convenient access to the center of Rennes and the host institution.?The city is very easy to navigate on foot, by metro, or by bus, courtesy of an excellent and modern public transport system.

View CIEE's program page for additional housing information.

Program Highlights

  • Internship Placements: CIEE offers the largest inventory of internship placements that align with your career aspirations.
  • Elective Courses: Choose from online courses delivered by CIEE's global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
  • Workshops: Enhance your resume and interview skills while immersing yourself in French business culture through an internship and workshops that build practical skills, foster cultural competence, and expand your network.
  • Company Visits: Visit a digitally native company, a consulting firm, or a local non-profit foundation to gain an in-depth understanding of the work environment in France.

Activities

CIEE's excursions and cultural activities in Rennes will open doors for you to explore France's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.

Samples of past excursions and activities:

  • Visit Mont Saint-Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where you will explore the abbey and the citadel, and walk in the pilgrims' footsteps
  • Explore Brittany's privateers' haven and enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery from the walled city of Saint-Malo
  • Take a trip to Château de Fougères, a medieval fortress where you can explore its towers, drawbridges, and ramparts

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.

Academics

CIEE Rennes: Study in the charming and cozy business center near the Vilaine River, with convenient access to restaurants, cafés, public parks, a post office, a gym, a metro station, and green spaces. CIEE Rennes boasts one main classroom, a combo student lounge and kitchenette, and two main offices.

Arizona State University (ASU):?Brought to you by CIEE in partnership with ASU, enhance your international coursework with online classes that align with your degree requirements. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 7.5-week sessions that fit within the CIEE academic calendar.

View CIEE's program page for additional academic information, eligibility requirements, and courses.

Internships

Rennes features a diverse work scene with thriving industries like cybersecurity, agriculture, and eco-industries. Known for its cultural and creative sectors, the city offers live performances and audiovisual productions. Numerous festivals provide opportunities in communication, web marketing, and design.

Industry options include:

  • Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
  • Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
  • Education and Training
  • Hospitality and Tourism
  • Human Services
  • Information Technology

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - Up to $1,500 toward travel costs guaranteed to students with a FAFSA SAI of $10,000 or less. Higher should still apply!

Gilman Go Global Grants - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $1,000 guaranteed to Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship applicants.

Merit-Based Scholarships - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $750/summer awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Learn More About Scholarships

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Orientation – an introduction to your academic program, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
  • Excursions and/or Study Tours
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext Travel Protection included

Questions?

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