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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Seeking the unexplainable between the lines of musical scores

From Gustav Mahler to clownish humour, musicologist Anna Stoll Knecht’s research is pushing the boundaries of the discipline. For her work, the SNSF has awarded her the 2026 Marie Heim-Vögtlin Prize.

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EDUCATION

Making education systems across Europe more equitable

How can educational inequalities be effectively reduced? The new EU-funded research project TRANSFER, coordinated by the University of Fribourg, explores how education policies can be evaluated more effectively…

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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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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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