Environmental Sciences and Humanities Institute (UniFR_ESH Institute)

The UniFR_ESH Institute places a special emphasis on the ethical and cultural issues arising from environmental practice and the challenges of the just distribution of environmental burdens - both in research and teaching.

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A podcast about sustainability created by students

“Sustainability Talks @Unifr” is a podcast produced by students at the University of Fribourg as part of the “Sustainability in Practice” micro-certification program.

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Call for Papers: 5th Swiss Animal-Environmental Ethics Network Meeting

The fifth "Swiss Animal-Environmental Ethics Network Meeting” takes place on November 5, 2026 at the University of Fribourg. The Call for Paper is open.

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New Job: PhD position in environmental ethics (75%)

In support of our teaching, research and administration we are seeking a 75% diploma assistant (31,5 h per week). Starting date: 1. June 2026.

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Study Programms

The teaching in environmental sciences and humanities conveys interdisciplinary thinking – as a valuable addition to any bachelor major or as a full master program.

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Research

Research at the institute scrutinizes environmental challenges and methods for decision-making in the fields of sustainability and climate change from an ethical and cultural studies perspective.

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Master Programs Environmental Sciences and Humanities

  • Environmental Sciences and Humanities (Major/Minor) 
  • Environmental Humanities and Ethics in Interdisciplinary Contexts (Major/Minor)

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Bachelor Minors in Environmental Sciences

  • Environmental Sciences (30 ECTS)
  • Environmental Law (60 ECTS)
  • Applied Environmental Management (60 ECTS)

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