Université Rennes 2, successor to the faculty of letters established at Rennes in 1810, is proud of its tradition and resolutely oriented toward the future. The university enrolls 21,000 students and employs a faculty of 650 professors and instructors. From remote sensing and multimedia to land-use planning and art books, from the humanities and social sciences to the biomechanics of work, Rennes 2 preserves the traditional balance of the disciplines while continuously improving the quality of campus life. A strong proponent of international academic ties, Rennes 2 offers instruction in 21 languages and maintains close relations with like-minded teaching and research institutions on five continents.