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University of Fribourg

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world rank  591

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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

University of Fribourg's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Fribourg's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Fribourg' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

University of Fribourg's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name (English)
Name 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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Campus Location

Address Avenue de l'Europe 20
Fribourg
1700 Fribourg
Switzerland
University of Fribourg Phone Number +41 (26) 300 7111
University of 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 University of 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 University of Fribourg's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of 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 University of Fribourg.

University of 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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Admission Info

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 Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic University of Fribourg's admission information.

University of Fribourg's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of Fribourg's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Fribourg's acceptance rate range is not reported.


University of 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.

University of Fribourg's Admission Office Admission Office

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


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Profile and Size

Introduction

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Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of Fribourg.

University of Fribourg's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

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


University of Fribourg's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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


University of Fribourg's Control Type Control Type

University of Fribourg is a public higher education institution.


University of Fribourg's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Fribourg is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Fribourg's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


University of Fribourg's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of Fribourg does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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


University of Fribourg's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit University of Fribourg's Library


University of Fribourg's Housing University Housing

Not reported


University of 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 University of Fribourg's main services:


University of 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.

University of Fribourg's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

University of Fribourg's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


University of Fribourg's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

University of Fribourg's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


University of Fribourg's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

University of Fribourg is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1889


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of 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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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of 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 Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study 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 Divisions

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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