MASTER - Step 1 - Gather the necessary documents for university selection

Your study abroad journey starts now! To make the most of this experience, it's essential to be well-prepared and to fully understand what it involves from the very beginning. Studying abroad is an academic opportunity with several goals:

• To broaden your global perspective

• To experience different cultures and teaching methods​

• to earn academic credits

This is not merely a language exchange or a travel experience; it is a chance to study business in an international setting.

Embark on Your Study Abroad Experience

IS PARTICIPATING IN AN EXCHANGE MANDATORY?

An exchange is optional and open only to Master 1 students.

WHEN CAN I UNDERTAKE MY EXCHANGE?

You have one option:

• Exchange in Semester 8 - (2nd semester of Master 1) 

ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS FOR YOUR EXCHANGE

In order to give you access to the widest choice of partner universities, you must first meet their admission requirements, including passport validity, language proficiency tests, and GPA requirements. It is your responsibility to ensure you are eligible for the universities you wish to apply to. Through the OFL (Online Training Offer), you will view all universities for which you meet the admission conditions.

*Russia: destination currently unavailable due to geopolitical situation

IS A VALID PASSPORT NECESSARY?

If you wish to apply to universities outside Europe or in the UK, you must upload a copy of your valid passport to your RISE account. Ensure your passport is valid for the entire duration of your exchange and at least six months beyond its conclusion to prevent any administrative issues with embassies.

HOW DO I UPLOAD MY PASSPORT?

Log in to your RISE account and navigate to "Exchange Abroad > My preparation documents". Upload a clear copy of your passport and complete the required information. 

WHAT IF I CHOOSE TO STUDY WITHIN EUROPE?

In this case, you are not required to provide a passport (except for universities in the UK). Instead, select the “No, I want to go to Europe” option. Ensure that your national identity card remains valid for the entire duration of your exchange.

I AM A NON-EUROPEAN STUDENT. DO I NEED A VISA TO STUDY IN ANOTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRY?

Yes, you will need to apply for a student visa specific to the European country where you plan to study.

IS AN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST REQUIRED?

Some universities require an official language test as a prerequisite for admission. If you intend to submit test results (such as TOEIC, TOEFL iBT, or IELTS) during the university allocation process, ensure you upload your valid test scores to RISE via the "Exchange Abroad > My preparation documents" section before the deadline.

Please note that the language test score requirements set by our partners are strict. For example, if a TOEFL iBT score of 80 is required on our Exchange Places Offer, a score of 79 will not be accepted by either Rennes SB or the partner university.​

Some universities accept either the TOEFL iBT or the TOEIC. In such cases, you only need to provide the results of one of these tests.

Can I convert my TOEIC score into a TOEFL score?

No, it is not possible to convert a TOEIC score into a TOEFL score. Each test evaluates different skills and is scored differently. You must take the specific English test required by the host university and meet the minimum score they ask for in order to be eligible during the OFL.
 

IS THERE A DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING MY DOCUMENTS? 

Click here to quickly understand the timeline of the University Selection process according to your exchange semester.

• For the Exchange in semester 8, students have to gather your documents on RISE before 17 September.

Choosing Your Exchange Destination

Through the OFL, you can access a list of partner universities for which you meet the admission requirements. With over 350 academic partners, we aim to provide a wide selection of exchange destinations. While many countries are available, not all universities within each country may be accessible, to ensure fairness across all programs.

The specific list of partner universities available for your program and cohort will be sent to you via email in the Exchange Places Offer document once it is ready.

WHEN WILL THE EXCHANGE PLACES OFFER BE AVAILABLE?

Click here to quickly understand the timeline of the University Selection process according to your exchange semester.

• For the Exchange in semester 8,  students will get their Exchange Places Offer in August.

HOW CAN I LEARN ABOUT THE REQUIREMENTS OF PARTNER UNIVERSITIES?

Since the Exchange Places Offer may only be available a few weeks before your OFL, we recommend reviewing the Exchange Places Offers from previous years* 👉 Exchange Places  Offer 👈. This can provide insight into potential destinations and the language prerequisites set by partner universities. Please note that these documents are for informational purposes only and may change from year to year.

*Exchange places offered for 2025/2026

Please note that this offer applies to the 2025/2026 academic year only and is subject to change in future years.

The Exchange Places Offer below outlines the list of partner universities available to Master’s students and organized by Master’s programme, along with the number of spots open at each institution. These universities have been carefully selected from Rennes SB’s global partner network based on specific academic criteria, particularly for their expertise in areas aligned with our Master’s programmes and their strong focus on Business and Management.

Digital Marketing Management 

University of Mannheim, Business School – Mannheim, GERMANY
Available Spots	4
Semester Periods	Early February - mid June
Website	www.bwl.uni-mannheim.de
Accreditations	EQUIS; AACSB; AMBA

Umea University, Umea School of Business and Economics – Umeå, SWEDEN
Available Spots	4
Semester Periods	Mid January - early June
Website	www.umu.se
Accreditations	AACSB

Sabanci University – Istanbul, TURKEY
Available Spots	1
Semester Periods	Early February - early June
Website	iro.sabanciuniv.edu
Accreditations	AACSB

Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield Business School – Sheffield, UNITED KINGDOM
Available Spots	2
Semester Periods	Mid January - late May
Website	www.shu.ac.uk
Accreditations	AACSB; EPAS Bachelor

International Business, Negotiation & Geopolitics

International Management Institute (IMI), New Delhi – New Delhi, INDIA
Available Spots	2
Semester Periods	Early January - late April
Website	www.imi.edu
Accreditations	AACSB; AMBA

Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) – Bergen, NORWAY
Available Spots	5
Semester Periods	Early January - mid June
Website	www.nhh.no
Accreditations	EQUIS; AACSB; AMBA

Cracow University of Economics – Cracow, POLAND
Available Spots	2
Semester Periods	Mid February - mid June
Website	bpz.uek.krakow.pl
Accreditations	EPAS Master / MBA

Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), ESCI School of International Studies – Barcelona, SPAIN
Available Spots	2
Semester Periods	Early January - mid June
Website	www.esci.upf.edu
Accreditations	EQUIS; AMBA

International Finance

University of Vaasa – Vaasa, FINLAND
Available Spots	5
Semester Periods	Early January - late May
Website	www.uwasa.fi
Accreditations	EPAS Master / MBA

International Management Institute (IMI), New Delhi – New Delhi, INDIA
Available Spots	2
Semester Periods	Early January - late April
Website	www.imi.edu
Accreditations	AACSB; AMBA

National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), College of Management – Tainan, TAIWAN
Available Spots	4
Semester Periods	Mid February - early June
Website	management.ncku.edu.tw
Accreditations	AACSB
Notes	Administrative procedure is not compatible with Mainland China citizen.

Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield Business School – Sheffield, UNITED KINGDOM
Available Spots	1
Semester Periods	Mid January - late May
Website	www.shu.ac.uk
Accreditations	AACSB; EPAS Bachelor

Logistics, Supply Chain & Purchasing

University of Economics, Prague (VSE) – Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC
Available Spots	4
Semester Periods	Mid February - late May
Website	exchange.vse.cz
Accreditations	EQUIS; AMBA; AACSB

ESIC University – Madrid, SPAIN
Available Spots	4
Semester Periods	Late January - mid June
Website	www.esic.edu
Accreditations	X

Jönköping University, Jönköping International Business School (JIBS) – Jönköping, SWEDEN
Available Spots	2
Semester Periods	Early January - early June
Website	ju.se
Accreditations	EQUIS; AACSB

This list of partner universities is provided for information purposes only and may be subject to slight changes, depending on ongoing agreement updates or potential contractual adjustments.