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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EVOLUTION

Shell limits evolution of turtles

A study by the University of Fribourg suggests that the shell of turtles significantly restricts their evolutionary development, explaining their low species diversity compared to other animal groups.

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RESEARCH

A new way of detecting mutations linked to cancer

Cancer provokes mutations in cellular DNA. Detecting these changes in patients’ blood enables physicians to prescribe anticancer treatments that are better targeted and more effective. Detection, however,…

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LITERATURE

Masterpieces of Baroque literature finally available online

17th-century Swiss literature is often regarded as boring, though this opinion is not justified. Now, the Humanistica Helvetica II project at the University of Fribourg is uncovering forgotten works from…

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Course offerings 2024-2025

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Spring semester 2025

The application for the spring semester 2025 is open until 30 November 2024.

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