University of Fribourg

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   The short answer

   The University of Fribourg is a public university in Switzerland offering bachelor’s and master’s study options. It suits students who want a broad mix of academic subjects and a Swiss public university setting.

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   What you can study

   You can study at bachelor’s and master’s level across around 30 programmes. Examples include Accounting and Finance, Accounting and Finance with a year in industry, Accounting, Business Finance and Management, Accounting, Business Finance and Management with a year in industry, Actuarial Science, Actuarial Science with a year in industry, Archaeology, Architecture, Bioarchaeology, Biochemistry, Biology, and Biomedical Engineering.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check the current entry requirements for the specific programme and degree level they want. The university website is the place to confirm document requirements, deadlines, and whether any programme-specific conditions apply.

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   What it costs

   The university does not publish a tuition fee on the available information; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Switzerland should also be planned for separately, since day-to-day expenses will depend on housing, food, transport, and personal spending.

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   Coming from abroad

   The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm that before applying. A student moving from abroad should also check visa requirements, recognition of previous qualifications, programme-specific entry conditions, and whether the chosen course has a year-in-industry option or any other placement requirement.

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   How it compares

   Switzerland has 80 universities, so Fribourg sits in a relatively crowded national sector rather than a small one. Its public status and mix of bachelor’s and master’s programmes make it a straightforward option for students comparing Swiss universities on subject range rather than on a narrow specialist profile.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.