INSA RENNES Semester Exchange Program Spring Semester 2026

INSA Rennes, France, is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the Spring Semester Exchange Program (Intake: January – June 2026).

• Tuition fee: waived

• Student responsibility: learning materials, accommodation, living expenses, roundtrip flight, visa, and travel insurance

• Note: please check the French Government’s entry regulations before applying

• https://www.insa-rennes.fr/application-exchange-program.html

Academic Information

• Semester period: January – June 2026

• Credits: 30 ECTS per semester (choices must be approved by both ITS and INSA)

• Mandatory French Language Course: 4 hrs/week, 4 ECTS

• Courses in English: See list here

• Detailed syllabus by department: View here

  • Electronic & Computer Engineering (EII)

  • Applied Mathematics (MA)

  • Computer Science (INFO)

  • Electronics & Telecommunications (ET)

  • Civil Engineering (GCU)

  • Mechanical & Control Systems Engineering (GMA)

  • Physics & Material Engineering (GPM)

Most courses are taught in French. Non-French-speaking students may combine English-taught courses, projects, and French Language Courses to complete 30 ECTS.

Accommodation

• Managed by Service Vie au Campus

• Information: Accommodation details

• Email: serv-vac@insa-rennes.fr

• Students must upload the signed accommodation contract during the online application.

Visa Information

• Non-European students must apply for a long-stay student visa (VLS-TS). Short-term visa (VLS-T) is not recommended.

• Further information:

  • France-Visas

  • CMI Rennes

Estimated Monthly Costs (2022/2023 rates, subject to change)

• Housing + meal plan: €450

• Deposit: €450 (refundable)

• Meals: €3.30 (INSA cafeteria), €5–6 (fast food)

• Local transport: €19–23

• CVEC tax (for DD students only): €95 (one-time)

• Insurance (health/liability): €15–40/month

• Accommodation insurance: €20–60/year

• Visa validation tax (VLS-TS holders only): €50

Student Support

• Welcome Service: pick-up at Rennes train station/airport and guidance to INSA residences. Contact: welcomestudents@insa-rennes.fr

• Leeve App: connect with INSA students before arrival (Download here). Contact incoming@insa-rennes.fr for the free INSA code.

Eligibility

• ITS S1 Batch 2023

• ITS S2 Batch 2024 and 2025

Required Documents

1. CV (max 2 pages)

2. Official University Transcript in English (GPA ≥ 3.0/4.0)

3. Passport (valid for at least 1 year)

4. English proficiency: TOEFL 477 / IELTS 6.0 / French B1

   • TOEFL Prediction is accepted, but UPT Bahasa web screenshot is not

   • IUP students may provide a departmental letter confirming academic process in English

5. French as a Foreign Language Form (Fiche_form-FLE)

6. Two recommendation letters from an academic advisor

7. Statement Letter (Download here)

8. Learning Agreement (submit both versions):

   • INSA form (Contrat d’étude mobilité entrante – later completed by ITS Global Engagement)

   • ITS version (Download here) signed by student and advisor/Head of Dept.

9. GCW certificate (Non-Degree, IUP Basic, IUP Advanced, minimum grade C) or GCW Non-Degree test result ≥ 80 (for S1 students only)

Incomplete or late applications will not be processed.

Application Procedure

1. Submit online application via: Study Abroad ITS Form

2. Combine all documents into one PDF inside a .zip or .rar file

3. Send a confirmation email to studyabroad@its.ac.id with subject:
   “Confirmation Study Abroad Application_INSARennes_NAME_NRP”

• Application deadline: 20 October 2024 (09.00 WIB)

• Interview date: 22 October 2024

Contact

• Academic inquiries: incoming@insa-rennes.fr

• ITS-related inquiries: Mr. Ade (studyabroad@its.ac.id)

  • Email subject: ASK_INSARennes