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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IMMUNE SYSTEM

New bacterial weapon against the immune system

University of Fribourg researchers discover that hydrogen cyanide, produced by dangerous bacteria, helps the bacteria evade the patients' immune defenses.

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NEUROSCIENCES

Neurons that explain why no two movements are ever the same

Every time we reach for a cup of coffee, the movement is never quite the same. A team of neuroscientists at the University of Fribourg (Unifr) has shown that this variability relies on neurons that allow…

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Studying wild animals without capturing them

Thanks to new DNA-analysis techniques, it is possible to study the genetic makeup of a population of kangaroos without bothering the hopping marsupials in their habitats: one can just collect their faeces.…

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Course offerings 2026-2027

Late application

Autumn semester 2026

The late application for the autumn semester 2026 is open until 31 August 2026.

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