Academic year program - Semester program

Admission requirements

Admission to the American College Program is open to qualified undergraduates or graduate students in good academic standing at a recognized college/university. Generally, the program admits college juniors who have a solid degree of proficiency in French or German. This is demonstrated by having completed at least two years of college-level courses in the appropriate language. Sophomores, seniors and post-graduates are also welcome to apply, if they otherwise meet admissions criteria. Seniors must be careful to satisfy residency requirements of their home institutions; both sophomores and seniors should seek the approval of their home institution prior to departure. Candidates should be studying French or German during the semester immediately preceding participation in the American College Program; this is to ensure maintenance of proficiency before the start of the program.

Students who would benefit from additional language study prior to the start of the program may be provisionally accepted under the condition that they complete a summer language course before their arrival in Fribourg.

The program is designed for serious students with a good language background. The challenges of studying and living in a foreign country should be considered when applying. The greatest strengths of the American College Program - integration with native speakers and studying at a prestigious University - are also the greatest challenges to the participants. One of the primary goals of the program is to encourage independence and maturity.

Application for admission to the American College Program at the University of Fribourg should be made directly to Fribourg, Switzerland. Applications can be obtained by contacting:

American College Program - University of Fribourg

Admissions,
Av. de l'Europe 20
Office: 6.110
Case Postale 102
CH-1701 Fribourg
Switzerland

Tel: +41 26 300-8190
Fax:: +41 26 300-9690

e-mail: acp@unifr.ch

Completed application forms should be submitted as early as possible to provide adequate time for consideration. It is in the best interest of the candidate to apply early.