University of Fribourg

The University of Fribourg is a place where learning, research, employment and events all happen at the same time. Its innovative force makes it an important mover in the commercial and cultural life of the region. Since it attracts students and researchers from every part of Switzerland and from all over the world it has shaped life in the bilingual city of Fribourg since it was founded in 1889.

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ECOLOGY

Saving a species but at the expense of others?

The way to hell is paved with good intentions. In the hope of saving certain endangered species and ecosystems, some conservation projects propose the introduction of large plant-feeding mammals into…

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PSYCHOLOGY

How Former Refugees Can Close the Treatment Gap

A new study with the involvement of the University of Fribourg shows how refugees trained as mental health helpers can offer vital psychological support to others in their communities. With the right tools…

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PHYSICS

Physicists Create Smart Material for Energy Harvesting and Self-Powered Electronics

We are constantly surrounded by a background of electromagnetic noise – from mobile phones, Wi-Fi routers, power lines, or natural sources – that is commonly perceived as useless perturbation or even as…

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Course offerings 2025-2026

Application

Spring semester 2026

The application for the spring semester 2026 is open until 30 November 2025.

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