Academic workload
A full workload is 30 ECTS per semester.
Academic calendar
September - February, February - June
Tuition fee
No tuition fee for SEMP exchange students.
Number of student places
4 students per academic year.
Housing
A limited number of furnished rooms with shared bathroom and kitchen at students residences are reserved for exchange students. The application for these rooms is integrated in the application process. You can find other options and more information here.
Cost of living
The monthly budget for a student is between CHF 1600 and CHF 1900. For more information about costs of living in Fribourg, see here.
Admission requirements
Students must have completed one year of university level studies, equivalent 60 ECTS. Note that some academic program may have additional admission requirements and course prerequisites. You can read about the application procedure here.
Language requirements
The teaching languages at the university of Fribourg are French, German and English. Please check the teaching language of each course. Student must have sufficient proficiency in the study language (s). English level B2 is recommended for courses taught in English.
Practical information for exchange students is gathered here.
University of Fribourg
University of Fribourg is located close to the French and German boarder of Switzerland. With 10 000 students among a total of 40 000 inhabitants, life in the town is shaped by the university. The city of Fribourg is placed at the foothills of the Alps.