Quick Summary
Public in Fribourg, Switzerland — University of Fribourg, est. 1889. Ranked #560 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 10200 students including 21% from outside Switzerland. Known for strengths in Theology, Law, Philosophy, it maintains an acceptance rate of 65%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
The University of Fribourg is the only university in Switzerland offering a full range of courses in both French and German. It provides a unique bilingual culture and a high faculty-to-student interaction.
Subject Strengths
TheologyLawPhilosophyEducationLife Sciences
Founded1889
TypePublic
Total Students10200
Intl Students21%
Faculty Ratio32
CampusUrban
Campus SizeNot Available
Affiliated HospitalsHFR Fribourg - Hôpital cantonal
AccreditationSwiss Agency of Accreditation and Quality Assurance (AAQ)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#560
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#401
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#401
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor,Master,PhD,MAS,DAS,CAS
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
Adolphe Merkle Institute,NCCR Bio-Inspired Materials,Interdisciplinary Institute for Ethics and Human Rights
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Swiss Agency of Accreditation and Quality Assurance (AAQ)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate65%
IELTS7
TOEFL95
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · April 30 (International), June 30 (CH/EU)
SPRINGApplication Deadline · November 30
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
For non-Swiss applicants, check the recognition of your foreign diploma via the swissuniversities database. Bilingual proficiency in French and German is an advantage but not mandatory for all programs.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Swiss Franc
UG Tuition
CHF1,600/yr
per year · CHF
Living Cost
CHF20,000/yr
per year · CHF
PG Tuition
CHF1,600/yr
per year · CHF
Application Fee
$115
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
CHF21,700/yr
tuition + living + essentials · CHF
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$10,000
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor,Master,PhD,MAS,DAS,CAS programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Law | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Psychology | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Medicine | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Biomedical Sciences | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Multilingualism Studies | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$82,000
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship Placementtrue
Industry Connections
Strong links with Swiss pharmaceuticallegaland financial sectors.
Notable Alumni
Micheline Calmy-Rey,René Fasel,Chaim Weizmann,Giuseppe Lepori
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Available
Student Clubs
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Library Resources
Cantonal and University Library (BCU),Library of the Faculty of Law
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Available