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Université de Fribourg

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world rank  566

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Overview

Founded in 1889, the Université de Fribourg (University of Fribourg) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Fribourg (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz (State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation of Switzerland), Université de Fribourg (UniFR) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational Swiss higher education institution. Université de Fribourg (UniFR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 135-year-old Swiss higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UniFR also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University 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

University Identity

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

Address Avenue de l'Europe 20
Fribourg
1700 Fribourg
Switzerland
Université de Fribourg's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Université de Fribourg Phone Number +41 (26) 300 7111
Université de Fribourg Fax Number +41 (26) 300 9700

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Université de Fribourg's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix 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.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Université de Fribourg's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay 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

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Université de Fribourg's admission information.

Université de Fribourg's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Université de Fribourg's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Université de Fribourg a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Université de Fribourg's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Université de Fribourg's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

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

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Université de Fribourg.

Université de Fribourg's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Université de Fribourg has an enrollment range of 6,000-6,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


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

This institution has a range of 400-499 academic employees (Faculty).


Université de Fribourg's Control Type Control Type

Université de Fribourg is a public higher education institution.


Université de Fribourg's Entity Type Entity Type

Université de Fribourg is a non-profit higher education institution.


Université de Fribourg's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Université de Fribourg's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Université de Fribourg does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Université de Fribourg's main facilities:


Université de Fribourg's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. 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

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Université de Fribourg's main services:


Université de Fribourg's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Université de Fribourg's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

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


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Université de Fribourg's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

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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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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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)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Twitter X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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