Our office and our role

The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Office plays a transversal and leading role within the University of Fribourg. On behalf of the Rectorate, we are reponsible for the implementation of equality measures within the Faculties, Departements and at the teaching level.

What we do on the basis of our expertise:

  • We share and spread our knowledge, experience and methods
  • We advise, guide and support University members
  • We observe critically and intervene if needed.

The University of Fribourg implements equality measures as part of its 2021-2024 Action plan (only in French).

The Faculties are committed to promoting equality by implementing equality projects:

projects in the Faculties

The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commission 

The Equality, Diverstiy and Inclusion Commission is under the purview of the Rectorate. The Commission’s role is to support the Office in its mission of achieving equality within the University. The Commission can make proposals to the Rectorate and the Faculties.

The Commission Equality, Diversity and Inclusion