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Universität Freiburg

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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

Universität Freiburg's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universität Freiburg's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universität Freiburg' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Universität Freiburg's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

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Name (Non Latin)
Name Université de Fribourg
Name (English) 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
Universität Freiburg Phone Number +41 (26) 300 7111
Universität Freiburg 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 Universität Freiburg'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 Universität Freiburg's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

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 Universität Freiburg'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 Universität Freiburg.

Universität Freiburg: 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 information

uniRank publishes below some basic Universität Freiburg's admission information.

Universität Freiburg's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universität Freiburg's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universität Freiburg's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Universität Freiburg'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.

Universität Freiburg's Admission Office Admission Office

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


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Size and Profile

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universität Freiburg.

Universität Freiburg's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

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


Universität Freiburg's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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


Universität Freiburg's Control Type Control Type

Universität Freiburg is a public higher education institution.


Universität Freiburg's Entity Type Entity Type

Universität Freiburg is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universität Freiburg's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universität Freiburg's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universität Freiburg does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious to learn about the most common university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Universität Freiburg's main facilities:


Universität Freiburg's Library University Library

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Universität Freiburg's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universität Freiburg'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 Universität Freiburg's main services:


Universität Freiburg'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.

Universität Freiburg's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Universität Freiburg's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universität Freiburg's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Universität Freiburg'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 guide to university accreditation and recognition for further information.


Universität Freiburg's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Universität Freiburg 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 Universität Freiburg'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

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universität Freiburg'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

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Université de Fribourg 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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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

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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