Opening up new avenues

Cutting-edge scientific and technological research

INSA-Rennes is a centre of research with six recognised laboratories. We provide training in the branches of professional research via research masters and doctorates, and have co-authority to issue the doctoral research diploma.

Laboratories of national and international standing

INSA-Rennes has its own research centre and six joint CNRS Research Units in association with other universities. These laboratories allow INSA to position itself in research areas which have been considered as true fields of excellence for many years.

Research Units

• FOTON - INSA : Optical Functions for Telecommunications
• IETR - INSA : Institute of Electronics and Telecommunications of Rennes
• IRISA - INSA: Institute of Research in Information Science and Random Systems
• IRMAR - INSA : Mathematics Research Institute of Rennes
• SCR/CM - INSA : Chemical Sciences, Rennes - Chemistry-Metallurgy Team
• SCR/MI - INSA : Chemical Sciences, Rennes - Inorganic Materials Team : Soft chemistry and Reactivity

Research Centre

• LGCGM : Laboratory of Civil and Mechanical Engineering

Training in professional research

Engineering graduates electing to continue their studies can deepen their fields of competence or prepare for professional careers in research:

• 2 International Research Masters
• 8 Research Masters specialities
• 2 Doctoral schools