The academic year is divided into two semesters, each of fourteen teaching weeks. An 8 week inter-semester break will separate them. During this period students take the opportunity to prepare seminar works, dissertations and exams.

Teaching is given in the form of lectures, seminars and exercises, as well as case studies.

Yes, you must register upon arrival at the "Immigration Service" (SPOMI). More information here.

There are no particular restrictions for exchange students to follow courses. Nevertheless the number of students in some lectures or seminars might be limited

Contact the International Relations Office

Please contact your studies coordinator or the Department (Faculty) directly.

No. You will have the possibility to apply for a room in a student residence at the end of the online application, but there is no guarantee. It's your responsibility to find an accommodation that suits your expectations.

The International Relations Office will send the Transcript of Records with your exams and grades. An ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) conversion table will be attached to the transcript.

Please click on the link below: http://student.unifr.ch/support/fr/?do=faq&idfaq=36

Exams normally take place at the end of the semester:
Autumn semester: last week before the courses end (December) and/orduring January-February.
Spring semester: last week before the courses end (May) and/or during June-July.

Our advice: do not charge too much money on your campus card at the end of your stay because an administrative fee of CHF 5.- is charged if you want to withdraw the money from your campus card.

Loss or problem with the Campus Card: go to the UNI-INFO office (MIS 10).