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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BIOLOGY

Why maggots love the texture of rotting fruit

It’s a well-known nuisance: as soon as an apple or a pear develop a slightly rotten spot, small flies start buzzing around it. No surprise! Fruit flies and their larvae prefer rotting fruit. Researchers…

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PSYCHEDELIC THERAPIES

Relaxation as key to recovering from depression

Psychedelic therapy has been used successfully in Switzerland for quite some time. Since 2014, a special medical program has made it possible to use LSD and psilocybin to treat therapy-resistant mental…

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HEALTH

Exercise your balance to counter the ill effects of aging

Often with seniors, aging negatively impacts their well-being. Loss of quality sleep, impaired motor control, and cognitive disorders are frequent ailments. For the first time, a team of scientists led…

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Course offerings 2025-2026

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Autumn semester 2025

The application for the autumn semester 2025 is open until 30 April 2025.

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Masterdays

Which Master's degree to choose after the Bachelor's degree?
11 & 12 March 2025

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