University of Fribourg

About

The University of Fribourg, a unique bilingual institution in Switzerland, is renowned for its strong humanistic tradition and interdisciplinary approach, excelling in fields such as Law, Theology, Humanities, and Economics, alongside robust Natural and Biomedical Sciences. It offers a welcoming and personal academic environment for international students, with numerous exchange opportunities and a growing number of English-taught Master's programs. The International Relations Office provides dedicated support, helping students integrate into its vibrant, multicultural community. A distinctive characteristic is its deep-rooted bilingualism (French and German), which enriches the academic experience and fosters a unique cultural exchange.

Background

The University of Fribourg is a public university located in Fribourg, Switzerland. The roots of the university can be traced back to 1580, when the notable Jesuit Peter Canisius founded the Collège Saint-Michel in Fribourg. In 1763, an academy of law was founded by the state of Fribourg which formed the nucleus of the present law faculty. The University of Fribourg was finally created in 1889 by an Act of the parliament of the Swiss Canton of Fribourg. The University of Fribourg is Switzerland's only bilingual university and offers full curricula in both French and German, two of Switzerland's national languages. Students number about 10,000; there are about 200 tenured professors and 700 other academic teaching and research personnel. The Misericorde Campus, constructed between 1939 and 1942, was designed by the architects Honegger and Dumas, students of Swiss architect Le Corbusier. There are five faculties: Catholic theology, law, natural sciences, humanities, and economics and social sciences.

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