University of Fribourg

Address: Avenue de l’Europe, 20
Postcode: CH-1700
City: Fribourg
Country: Switzerland
Phone: + 41 (26) 300 71 11
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History and objectives

Founded in 1889, the University of Fribourg Switzerland is unique for its bilinguism (French-German), its international character and its friendly atmosphere. The University’s teaching and research are informed by a profound sense of ethical principles.

Governing team

  • Rectorate (rector and vice-rectors).
  • Senate (16 members).
  • Council of University.

Grounds

  • Campus of Fribourg

International programmes

  • Socrates-Erasmus Programme.
  • Swiss Mobility.
  • BENEFRI-Exchange Network between the universities of Fribourg, Neuchâtel and Bern (BENEFRI).
  • CLUSE-Exchange Network between universities of Friburg, Geneva, Lausanne, Neuchâtel, Bourgogne and Franche-Comté.
  • ISEP-Period of study in USA, Canada, Australia, South America or Korea.
  • Bilateral or Multilateral Agreements with thirty universities.

Calendar

First semester from October to February and second semester from March to July.

Departments

  • Theology.
  • Law.
  • Economics.
  • Sciences.
  • Arts.

Degrees

Licence and Master (8-10 semesters)
  • Theology.
  • Arts.
  • Economics.
  • Law.
  • Natural Sciences.
  • Social Sciences.
Bachelor (6 semesters)
  • Theology.
  • Arts.
  • Economics.
  • Law.
  • Natural Sciences.
  • Social Sciences.
Diploma
  • Biochemistry.
  • Biology.
  • Chemistry.
  • Earth Sciences.
  • Geography.
  • Informatics.
  • Mathematics.
  • Physics.
  • Teaching Economics.
  • Natural Science.
  • Theology.
Doctorate
  • Economics.
  • Law.
  • Letters.
  • Natural Sciences.
  • Social Sciences.
  • Theology.
  • Also teaching Qualifications.