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Université de Fribourg

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Overview

Université de Fribourg (University of Fribourg, Universität Freiburg) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Fribourg, Switzerland. Established in 1889, Université de Fribourg (UniFR) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation. UniFR provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 137-year-old Swiss higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply. UniFR also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Université de Fribourg's Control Typepublic

Entity

Université de Fribourg's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Université de Fribourg' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Université de Fribourg's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Fribourg
Name (Non Latin) Universität Freiburg
Acronym UniFR
Founded 1889 Origins date back to 1580
Motto Science et Sagesse
Knowledge and Wisdom
Colours Blue and white
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Location

Address Avenue de l'Europe 20
Fribourg
1700 Fribourg
Switzerland
Université de Fribourg's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Université de Fribourg Phone Number (26) 300 7111
Université de Fribourg Fax Number (26) 300 9700
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Website

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University of Fribourg's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Université de Fribourg is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1889


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Université de Fribourg's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Federal Office for Professional Education and Technology (OPET)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Université de Fribourg as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Université de Fribourg Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Université de Fribourg is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Université de Fribourg's academic range and degree level offering.



Université de Fribourg: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
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Programs and Courses

Université de Fribourg Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Université de Fribourg Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Université de Fribourg categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Université de Fribourg.



Université de Fribourg: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)
International
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)

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Admissions

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Université de Fribourg's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Université de Fribourg is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Université de Fribourg's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Université de Fribourg has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Université de Fribourg 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Université de Fribourg's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
University of Fribourg has more than 900 international students.


Université de Fribourg's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenue de l'Europe 20
Fribourg 1700
(26) 300 70 20


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Size and Profile

Université de Fribourg Size and Profile


Université de Fribourg's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Université de Fribourg has a student enrollment ranging from 6,000 to 6,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


Université de Fribourg's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Université de Fribourg's academic staff ranges from 400 to 499 members.


Université de Fribourg's Control Type Control Type

Université de Fribourg is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Université de Fribourg's Entity Type Entity Type

Université de Fribourg is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Université de Fribourg's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Université de Fribourg's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Université de Fribourg's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Université de Fribourg adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Université de Fribourg's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Université de Fribourg is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Université de Fribourg Facilities


Université de Fribourg's Library University Library

Yes Visit Université de Fribourg's Library


Université de Fribourg's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Université de Fribourg's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Université de Fribourg's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Université de Fribourg Services


Université de Fribourg's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Université de Fribourg's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Université de Fribourg's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Université de Fribourg's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Université de Fribourg's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Université de Fribourg Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Université de Fribourg consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Université de Fribourg
  • Faculty of Humanities
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences
  • Faculty of Science

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Memberships and Affiliations

Université de Fribourg Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Université de Fribourg's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Swiss University Conference (SUC)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Université de Fribourg public or private?

Université de Fribourg is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Université de Fribourg profit or non-profit?

Université de Fribourg is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Université de Fribourg in terms of enrollment?

Université de Fribourg has a student enrollment ranging from 6,000 to 6,999, making it a medium-sized institution.

What is the size of Université de Fribourg in terms of academic staff?

Université de Fribourg's academic staff ranges from 400 to 499 members.

Is Université de Fribourg a coeducational institution?

Université de Fribourg is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Université de Fribourg use?

Université de Fribourg adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Université de Fribourg affiliated with?

None.

Does Université de Fribourg admit international students?

Yes. University of Fribourg has more than 900 international students.

What is Université de Fribourg's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Université de Fribourg 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Université de Fribourg UniFR?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro). International students: 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Université de Fribourg UniFR located?

Université de Fribourg is located in Fribourg, Fribourg, Switzerland. Address: Avenue de l'Europe 20.

Is Université de Fribourg UniFR accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Université de Fribourg is accredited by Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation (since 1889).

Does Université de Fribourg offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Université de Fribourg offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Université de Fribourg have a university library?

Yes

Does Université de Fribourg provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Université de Fribourg have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Université de Fribourg offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Université de Fribourg offer career services?

Not reported

Does Université de Fribourg offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Université de Fribourg have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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