University of Fribourg

The University of Fribourg is a place where learning, research, employment and events all happen at the same time. Its innovative force makes it an important mover in the commercial and cultural life of the region. Since it attracts students and researchers from every part of Switzerland and from all over the world it has shaped life in the bilingual city of Fribourg since it was founded in 1889.

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NEUROSCIENCE

What «Fruit Ninja» reveals about learning to read

The way children follow moving objects with their eyes may reveal abilities that later help them learn to read. A study by the University of Fribourg shows that pre-readers who performed better at the…

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CLIMATE

Swiss glaciers lose a further five per cent of their volume

Intense heatwaves from May to September, combined with a winter with little snow, led to another devastating year for the glaciers. This is evident from the latest data from the Swiss Glacier Monitoring…

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NEUROSCIENCE

LSD allows the brain to continue learning after a trip

The psychedelic experience – the so-called “trip” – is over, but it now appears that LSD continues working in the brain afterwards. A study carried out by the Molecular Psychiatry Lab at the University…

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Course offerings 2026-2027

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Spring semester 2027

The application for the spring semester 2027 is open until 30 November 2026 (30 September for candidates requiring a visa).

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