About the study location

Fribourg is a medieval Swiss city on the Sarine River, known for its steep cliffs, St. Nicholas Cathedral, and over 200 preserved Gothic façades connected by historic bridges and funiculars.
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1 ECTS corresponds to 1 credit at Nord
No tuition fees

SEMP
The partner offers a limitied number of student housing at Apartis. The prices start at 365 CHF per month. The application for these rooms is integrated in the application process. For more information about student housing: Accommodation and living in Fribourg | Studies | University of Fribourg
For autumn semester: 31.05.
For spring semester: 31.10.

Autumn semester: From September until December (Exam period: December until February)

Spring semester: From February until May (Exam periode: May until July)

The main teaching languages are French and German. English taugt courses are offered mainly on Master level.

French or German B1-B2 is recommended.

Students who need a vise for Switzerland need a level B2.

Shorter exchange & internship possibilities

Practical information for exchange students is gathered here.

An intensive language courses (for French / German) is organised before the start of each semester (2 to 3 weeks), including a programme of cultural and sports activities. More information: https://www.unifr.ch/centredelangues/en/courses/intensive

During the semester, language courses are offered in French, German, Italian and English (free of charge for all students): https://www.unifr.ch/centredelangues/en/courses/semester/