UNIFR is located in the center of Switzerland, and is distinguished by its bilingualism and international character. UNIFR was founded in 1889 and is a unique institution of higher education in Switzerland, which maintains a strong international orientation.
Fribourg University offers a wide range of educational disciplines in the frame of 5 different faculties and a number of institutions. Studying is available at your choice in German, French, or in both languages simultaneously. Besides, several international study programs are taught in English. Nearly 10 000 students of undergraduate, graduate and PhD levels receive all the benefits of an excellent infrastructure and additional opportunities that the university provides for its students. In Fribourg University, personal contacts between students and teachers are of great importance as they ensure the preparation of high-quality scientific staff and encourage individual development.
The University of Fribourg is included in BeNeFri Network created together with the University of Bern and the University of Neuchâtel with the aim of improving the educational level and the development of partnership in the area of research.
The University of Fribourg has 5 faculties:
Standard list of required documents to apply to the university:
- Photos (passport size)
- Application form
- A copy of the applicant's passport
- German / English certificate
- School leaving certificate / Bachelor’s degree diploma/ Master’s degree diploma and transcripts
- University transcript confirming previous study (optional)
- CV
- Motivation Letter
- Letters of Recommendation (optional)
- Transcripts for the last 2-3 years’ period of previous study (optional)
- Certificate Test SAT or Test AS (optional)
- GMAT certificate (optional)
Standard list of required documents to apply to the secondary school:
- Photos (passport size)
- Application form/ contract
- A copy of the applicant's passport
- Transcripts for the last 2-3 years’ period of previous study
- Letters of recommendation (2-3pcs) (optional)
- Certificate Test SAT or Test AS (optional)
- Student letter of motivation (optional)
- CV
- German / English certificate
- Birth certificate
- Copies of parents' passports
Standard list of required documents to apply for an internship program
- Photos (passport size)
- Application form/ contract
- A copy of the applicant's passport
- German / English certificate
- Bachelor's (Master's) degree diploma and transcripts (not more than 2 years after)
- CV
- Motivation letter
- Letters of recommendation (optional)
- Medical certificate (optional)
Standard list of required documents to apply for a language course program
- Application form
- A copy of the applicant's passport
- German / English certificate (if available)
Standard list of required documents for apply for the program of winter / summer camp
- Application form
- A copy of the applicant's passport
- German / English certificate (if available)