LGBTIQ

The University of Fribourg promotes an open, respectful and caring study and work environment in which each person can develop their skills.

Thus, people belonging to gender and sexual minorities (LGBTIQ) should feel comfortable and Unifr's environment should be free of discrimination against them.

In order to raise awareness and engage the university community in this safe and caring university, the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Service is running several activities in 2023:

Customary first name

Do you want to use a customary first name? Are you in the process of gender transition and wish to use a new first name for your contacts at Unifr?

For students

Your application should be sent to the Admissions and Registration Department at aux-admission@unifr.ch. The usual first name will then be added to your file. If you wish to change your e-mail address, you can send your request via myunifr to the University's IT Department. However, documents such as your diploma will remain in the official first name.

For staff members

Your request should be sent to the Personnel Department at hr-info@unifr.ch

The usual first name will then be used in correspondence with you and the email address will be changed.

However, documents such as the AVS card, the work certificate or correspondence from the pension fund will remain in the official first name.

Changing name and/or gender

Have you officially changed your first name? Have you just officially changed your first name and gender?

Since January 2022, a simplified procedure for changing gender (indication of sex) has been in place and the application must be made to a civil status office.

More informations on the Canton of Fribourg's website



For students

Inform the Admissions and Registration Service by sending a copy of your identity document to immatriculations@unifr.ch If you wish to change your e-mail address, you can then send your request via myunifr to the University's IT Department. Your future diploma can also be established with your new first name.

For staff members

Inform the Personnel Department at hr-info@unifr.ch by sending a copy of your identity document. This will ensure that correspondence and your e-mail address are adapted.