University profile

University of Fribourg

Fribourg, Switzerland

Founded in 1889, University of Fribourg is a university in Fribourg, Switzerland. It enrols approximately 10,366 students.

Founded

1889

Official data

Figures from government statistics, national graduate surveys and the university's own published fees. Each shows its source and the period it covers.

Tuition — EU/EEA students

Foreign bachelor's students pay CHF 870 tuition per semester (2 × 870) plus CHF 115 basic registration fee (total CHF 985 per semester); Swiss/Liechtenstein students pay CHF 720 + 115 = CHF 835.

Source: https://www.unifr.ch/studies/en/organisation/administrative-services-unifr-students/university-fees/ · as of 2026-27

CHF 1,740 / year

Tuition — non-EU students

Foreign students: CHF 870 tuition per semester (2 × 870) plus CHF 115 basic registration fee (CHF 985 per semester total).

Source: https://www.unifr.ch/studies/en/organisation/administrative-services-unifr-students/university-fees/ · as of 2026-27

CHF 1,740 / year

Taught in English

Bilingual French/German university; many classes and some entire programmes are given in English, and at master level some programmes are only given in English. No count stated.

Source: https://www.unifr.ch/studies/en/organisation/beginning-of-studies/languages-of-study.html · as of 2026-27

Some programmes

About the institution

Affiliations: Agence universitaire de la Francophonie, Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment, European University Association, International Association of Universities, ORCID, Inc. (+1 more)

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Frequently asked questions

When was University of Fribourg founded?

University of Fribourg was founded in 1889.

How many students attend University of Fribourg?

University of Fribourg enrols approximately 10,366 students.

How much is tuition at University of Fribourg for international students?

Undergraduate tuition for international students at University of Fribourg is about CHF 1,740 a year (2026-27, official source). Fees vary by programme; home students pay a different rate.

What is the official website of University of Fribourg?

The official website of University of Fribourg is unifr.ch.

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