Study in France - Political Science & International Relations (in English, French) - ISEP Exchange
The Institut d'Etudes Politiques in Rennes is a prestigious university offering courses alongside French students in economics, finance, history, international relations, languages, law, management, political science and public administration. Students take a full courseload in French or English. French as a foreign language courses are also available at various levels. Students taking a full courseload in English will be required to take one French language course.
Students enrolling for a full academic year can earn a Diploma of Political Studies while semester students can earn a certificate of political studies.
HOUSING AND MEALS
ISEP students reside in single rooms with ensuite bathrooms in a university residence hall and recieve a meal stipend.
SCHOLARSHIP
This program qualifies for the ISEP French and German Language Annette Kade Fund Scholarship. The scholarship awards $500 - $1,500 USD to students who are from a U.S. institution and studying French or German language in Austria, France, Germany, Reunion Island, or Switzerland. Learn more here!
Course Description
As the name implies, Sceince Po Rennes has a highly focalized academic offering with emphasis on political science, European politics, international law, global studies, and international relations. Students can enroll in courses taught in English or in French (or a combination) depending on their langauge proficiency levels.
A typical semester course load includes 30 ECTS per semester or 60 ECTS for the academic year. Students who complete the minimum course loads can earn special certificates from IEP Rennes including "l'Attestation d'Études politiques" (completing 30 ECTS in one semester) and "le Certificat d'Études Politiques" (completing 60 ECTS for an academic year).
Sample courses available in French from the 2025/2026 academic year
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Business |
Foreign Languages & Literatures |
History |
Law/Criminal Justice |
Social Sciences |
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Foundations of Macroeconomics |
French language |
Ottoman Empire History |
Constitutional Law
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Comparative Politics |
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Public Finance |
French history and civilization |
European History: Nationalism and Europeanism |
Criminal Law |
Intro to Political Science |
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Responsible marketing & brand identity |
Learning French through collaborative sustainable project management |
History of European Relations |
Private Law |
Political Economy |
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Corporate Finance |
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Urban History |
Contract Law |
External actions of the EU |
Sample courses taught in English for 2025/2026. Courses vary slightly from year to year.
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Semester 1 Fall |
Semester 2 Spring |
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French Language 1 |
French Language 2 |
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French history and civilization |
Comparative Politics |
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Environmental Politics |
Democracies & Parliamentarisms in the EU |
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External Actions of the EU |
Contemporary Politics & Elections in Central Eastern Europe |
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Migration |
Cities & Regions in Europe |
For detailed instructions on how to search for all available courses, please scroll down to the "other academic conditions" section below.
Academics
Other Academic Conditions
Course Search
To search for available course in French or English, please review the Website for Course Availability link above or review the following syllabi below
• French program course catalog & syllabi 2025/2026
• English program course catalog & syllabi 2025/2026
Academic Calendar
SM 1 – Fall
- Arrival and orientation: late Aug - early Sept
- Classes begin: first or second week of Sept
- Classes end: mid Dec
- Exams: late Dec
SM2 – Spring
- Arrival and orientation: early Jan
- Classes begin: second week of Jan
- Classes end: second or third week of April
- Exams: late April to early May
PASSPORT: All students must have a valid passport to participate in this program. If you do not have a valid passport, we suggest you start the application process as soon as possible.
VISA/RESIDENCE PERMIT: Most students attending this program will be required to obtain a visa/residence permit. For more information on the process and estimated cost, please review the ISEP Country Handbook here.
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