University of Fribourg: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #547 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #224 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #8 of 23 | In Switzerland |
| #111 of 1,025 | For International Law |
| Top50% | For 162 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 33%
- Enrollment
- 10,366
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.unifr.ch
- Languages
- French;German
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 33% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (baccalauréat or maturité fédérale) or recognized foreign equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | September to July (September - January; February-June) |
| Enrollment | 10,366 |
| Full time employee | 800 |
| Student:staff ratio | 13:1 |
We've calculated the 33% acceptance rate for University of Fribourg based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Fribourg is a world-class research university with 31,738 scientific papers published and 890,043 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Medicine, Philosophy, and Quantum and Particle physics.
University of Fribourg majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 221 | 1651 |
| 1994 | 201 | 1795 |
| 1995 | 283 | 2399 |
| 1996 | 322 | 3027 |
| 1997 | 317 | 3460 |
| 1998 | 289 | 3924 |
| 1999 | 408 | 4774 |
| 2000 | 361 | 5901 |
| 2001 | 410 | 6617 |
| 2002 | 410 | 7387 |
| 2003 | 415 | 9179 |
| 2004 | 521 | 10284 |
| 2005 | 527 | 11514 |
| 2006 | 516 | 12666 |
| 2007 | 613 | 14890 |
| 2008 | 635 | 15848 |
| 2009 | 788 | 17551 |
| 2010 | 815 | 19448 |
| 2011 | 967 | 22181 |
| 2012 | 955 | 25187 |
| 2013 | 1025 | 28087 |
| 2014 | 1096 | 31155 |
| 2015 | 1248 | 32792 |
| 2016 | 1306 | 36757 |
| 2017 | 1419 | 41297 |
| 2018 | 1429 | 45716 |
| 2019 | 1539 | 51870 |
| 2020 | 1714 | 62149 |
| 2021 | 1853 | 71460 |
| 2022 | 2043 | 71105 |
| 2023 | 2165 | 72194 |
| 2024 | 1483 | 71551 |
| 2025 | 1212 | 65051 |
Tuition
| International studetns | 985 per semester (CHF) |
|---|---|
| Local studetns | 835 per semester (CHF) |
The University of Fribourg has financial aid programs.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Fribourg.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor | Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Eastern European Studies, Economics, Educational Sciences, Fine Arts, French, Geography, German, History, Information Management, Information Technology, Italian, Law, Literature, Mathematics, Media Studies, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Theology |
|---|---|
| Master | Accountancy, Archaeology, Art History, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, Fine Arts, Geography, Information Management, Information Technology, Law, Management, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Spanish, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Theology |
| Doktorat/ Doctorat/ Dottorato | Accountancy, Archaeology, Art History, Arts and Humanities, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Comparative Literature, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Eastern European Studies, Economics, Education, Educational Sciences, English, European Studies, European Union Law, French, Gender Studies, Geography, History, International Law, Islamic Studies, Law, Linguistics, Musicology, Natural Sciences, Opera, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Slavic Languages, Social Sciences, Sociology, Spanish, Teacher Trainers Education, Theology |
University of Fribourg alumni
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Antonin Scalia
- Occupations
- juristlawyerprofessorjudge
- Biography
-
Antonin Gregory Scalia was an American jurist who served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1986 until his death in 2016. He was described as the intellectual anchor for the originalist and textualist position in the U.S. Supreme Court's conservative wing. For catalyzing an originalist and textualist movement in American law, he has been described as one of the most influential jurists of the twentieth century, and one of the most important justices in the history of the Supreme Court. Scalia was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2018, and the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University was named in his honor.
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Gianni Infantino
- Enrolled in the University of Fribourg
- Studied jurisprudence
- Occupations
- sports official
- Biography
-
Giovanni Vincenzo Infantino is a football administrator and the president of FIFA since 2016. He has also been an International Olympic Committee member since 2020.
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Klaus Schwab
- Occupations
- economistpedagogue
- Biography
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Klaus Martin Schwab is a German mechanical engineer, economist, and founder of the World Economic Forum (WEF). He served as the WEF's chairman from 1971 until his resignation in 2025.
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Sérgio Vieira de Mello
- Occupations
- diplomatofficialpolitician
- Biography
-
Sérgio Vieira de Mello was a Brazilian United Nations diplomat who worked on several UN humanitarian and political programs for over 34 years. The Government of Brazil posthumously awarded the Sergio Vieira de Mello Medal to honor his legacy in promoting sustainable peace, international security and better living conditions for individuals in situations of armed conflict, challenges to which Sérgio Vieira de Mello had dedicated his life and career.
University of Fribourg faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Arts and Humanities | Art History, Arts and Humanities, Classical Languages, Contemporary History, Education, Educational Sciences, English, English Studies, Ethnology, European Studies, Foreigners Education, French, German, History, Italian, Literature, Medieval Studies, Modern History, Modern Languages, Musicology, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, Romance Languages, Slavic Languages, Social Policy, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish, Special Education, Teacher Trainers Education |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Law | Civil Law, Commercial Law, Criminal Law, European Union Law, International Law, Law, Private Law, Public Law |
| Faculty : Management, Economics and Social Sciences | Accountancy, Business Computing, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, International Business, Management, Management Systems, Media Studies, Political Sciences, Social Sciences |
| Faculty : Science and Medecine | Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Geography, Mathematics, Medicine, Physics |
| Faculty : Theology | Bible, Catholic Theology, Ethics, History of Religion, Pastoral Studies, Philosophy, Religion, Religious Practice |
General information
| Alternative names | UniFR Université de Fribourg Universität Freiburg |
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Location and contacts
| Address | Avenue de l'Europe 20 Fribourg, 1700 Switzerland |
|---|---|
| City population | 39,000 |