University of Fribourg
Fribourg, Switzerland
Quick facts
- World rank
- #284
- 2025
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 10,000
- International students
- 25%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1889
Overview
The University of Fribourg (Université de Fribourg / Universität Freiburg) is Switzerland's only bilingual university, offering programmes in French, German and English. Founded on 4 October 1889 by the Grand Council of the Canton of Fribourg, the university encompasses six faculties: Theology, Law, Management Economics and Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Science and Medicine, and Education. With approximately 10,000 students and more than 800 professors, lecturers and research assistants drawn from 110 countries, Unifr is known for its personal learning environment and interdisciplinary approach. The university's two main locations are Miséricorde and Pérolles, with additional buildings spread across the city. Unifr holds an institutional accreditation from the Swiss Agency of Accreditation and Quality Assurance (AAQ), valid until 2029, and has been awarded the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education.
Fields of study
- Theology and Interreligious Studies
- Law
- Management and Economics
- Communication and Media Research
- Philosophy
- Languages and Literatures
- Multilingualism and Foreign Language Education
- Historical Sciences
- Art History and Musicology
- Social Sciences
- Pedagogy and Psychology
- Exact and Natural Sciences
- Human Medicine and Medical Sciences
- Sport Sciences
- Digitalisation and Computer Science
- Teacher Education
- Interdisciplinary Studies
Accreditation: Swiss Agency of Accreditation and Quality Assurance (AAQ)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Autumn Semester, Spring Semester
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
CHF 1,970 / year
From about $2,226 / year
Domestic students
CHF 1,670 / year
Semester fees for 2026-2027: Swiss/Liechtenstein students CHF 835/semester (tuition CHF 720 + basic registration fee CHF 115); Foreign students CHF 985/semester (tuition CHF 870 + basic registration fee CHF 115); Doctoral students CHF 295/semester. Application fee: CHF 50 (Swiss certificate) or CHF 100 (foreign certificate).
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts in Primary Education (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Apr 30, 2027 | — |
| Bachelor of Medicine in Human Medicine (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Feb 15, 2027 | — |
| Bachelor of Science in Sonderpädagogik (Diplom in Logopädie) (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Apr 30, 2027 | — |
| Bachelor of Science in Special Education (Diploma in Special Education) (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Apr 30, 2027 | — |
| Bachelor of Science in Sport Sciences and Motor Control (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Apr 30, 2027 | — |
| Digital Media & Communication for Social Impact (Master) (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Master of Medicine in Human Medicine (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Political Science (Bachelor) (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.