University of Fribourg

University of Fribourg is a university in Fribourg. International students should budget around US$22,700 a year in total, covering roughly US$1,900 in tuition and US$20,800 in living costs. The fee schedule below breaks that down across 5 published items. Entry requirements are listed by level, with the English score each one needs. It is one of 12 institutions we list in Switzerland.

Tuition: US$1,900/yr
Living: US$20,800/yr
Total: US$22,700/yr
Type: University
Location: Fribourg

Why students choose University of Fribourg

A Swiss public university ranked 401–500 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
The only university in Switzerland and Europe offering full course provision in both French and German
English-taught master's programmes across many subjects: Marketing, Accounting and Finance, International and European Business, Computer Science, Environmental Biology, Physics, Molecular Life and Health Sciences, and Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
Top 200 universities for Arts and Humanities, and among the top 300 for Life Sciences and Physical Sciences (THE)
Top 200 universities for Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, and for Communication (Shanghai Academic Ranking)
Home to several centres of research excellence, particularly in nanomaterials and multilingualism, extending the frontiers of scientific knowledge and addressing global challenges
Around 10,000 students on bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes receive first-rate individual support from more than 800 professors, lecturers and research assistants
Fribourg is in the centre of Switzerland — when lectures finish you can be in Geneva or Zurich in under two hours
Living costs in Fribourg are relatively low, and students readily find affordable hall or shared accommodation

University of Fribourg fees for international students

As published by the institution. Confirm current fees directly before paying a deposit.

Fee schedule for University of Fribourg
Item	Amount
Swiss and Liechtenstein nationals, holders of a category C residence permit, and students whose parents live in Switzerland or Liechtenstein	CHF 835/semester
International students	CHF 985/semester
Doctoral students	CHF 295/semester
Postdoctoral researchers	CHF 115/semester
CHF 1,600–1,900 a month for living costs. Typical items are set out below.

University of Fribourg entry requirements

Set by the institution and grouped by level. English scores are minimums.

Every course sets its own academic and language requirements. The following are the general ones.

Bachelor's

High school graduate with a GPA of at least 7.0/10
French or German at CEFR level B2
The Swiss university supplementary examination (ECUS)

Master's

A bachelor's degree from a recognised university, equivalent to a Swiss bachelor's in a field related to your intended master's
Fluent French, German or English at roughly B2, depending on the programme
Some programmes also require references or relevant work experience

Frequently asked

How much does it cost to study at University of Fribourg?

Budget roughly US$22,700 a year in total — about US$1,900 in tuition and US$20,800 in living costs. Fees vary by programme; the schedule on this page lists what the institution publishes.

What are the entry requirements for University of Fribourg?

Requirements are set by level and listed in full on this page. Every course sets its own academic and language requirements. The following are the general ones.

Where is University of Fribourg?

University of Fribourg is in Fribourg, Switzerland.

Can international students work while studying at University of Fribourg?

Work rights are set nationally, not by the institution. In Switzerland the current allowance is paid internships built into the programme, and the post-study route is limited; qualification is globally portable.