To date, Saint-Brieuc hosts two university branches on the Mazier campus. One, associated with Rennes 2, brings together general training. None exceeds license 3. The other, under the supervision of the University of Rennes (Rennes 1), provides license courses (1, 2 and 3) in law and political science. Also affiliated is the IUT of Saint-Brieuc.
“We broke the glass ceiling”
The Master Linguist expert in geopolitics offered by the Cnam Bretagne “Security Defense” in Ploufragan and the four MEEF Masters (Professions in teaching, education and training), taught at the Inspé (component of the University of Western Brittany), located in Saint-Brieuc, are the seven possible bac +5 courses. Well almost.
“We have broken the glass ceiling,” assures Bertrand Faure, vice-president of Saint-Brieuc Armor Agglomération responsible for higher education. With in 2021, the opening of a branch of the Rennes engineering school within the IUT of Saint-Brieuc. This training produces engineers specializing in materials. In addition, Cnam Bretagne will open a new engineering school (agrifood and digital) in 2026 on its Ploufragan campus. »
“Côtes-d’Armor is the only Breton department not to have its own full-fledged university,” adds Bertrand Faure. And as there are no plans to create one, it is dependent on external universities like Rennes 1 and 2. At the Agglo, we are hot on their heels so that they open bac +5 courses in Saint-Brieuc. Especially since Saint-Brieuc has the right profile to accommodate niche training, particularly in tourism. »
The Master’s degree, the heart of Rennes universities?
But in Rennes 2, we do not plan to open a research laboratory on the Briochin campus, a condition for hosting a Master’s degree. ” It’s not planned. The Mazier campus was created in 1991 to promote access to higher education for local high school students,” recalls Reine Paris, communications director of the Bretillian university. Same response from Rennes 1.
At the Department, we remain optimistic. “On Masters, discussions are underway with the two Rennes universities and the University of Western Brittany,” indicates Juliana San Geroteo, elected delegate for higher education and research. We will know more at the end of June. » At the Agglo, we are also pushing for the creation of a sector focused on digital technology. “We are looking for a partner, whether it is a school or a university,” reveals Bertrand Faure. After all, why would we refrain from welcoming them? »
