End of placement

As your placement comes to an end, we hope that you have made the most of this experience and that it will remain a memorable highlight of your time abroad.

Before your departure, please make sure to complete the following steps:

  • At the University of Fribourg

    Transcript of Records

    At the end of your stay, the International Relations Office IRO will issue your Transcript of Records, listing all the grades obtained during your exchange.

    Please note that transcripts are only issued once all results are available:

    • Fall Semester: not before 15 February
    • Spring Semester / Academic Year: not before 15 July

    The Transcript of Records will be provided only after you have submitted all required documents listed below.

     

    1. Notebook of Studies

    You will receive the Notebook of Studies by email from the IRO during the first week of the semester. Please complete and return it in Excel format to: international-incoming@unifr.ch by the following deadlines:

    • Autumn Semester: 22 December
    • Spring Semester / Academic Year: 1 June

     

    The document consists of two pages:

    Page 1:

    • Please read the instructions carefully
    • Indicate the address where your Transcript of Records should be sent (your address or your home university)
    • ISEP students: transcripts will automatically be sent to ISEP
    • You may also include remarks regarding your courses or exams

    Page 2:

    • Complete all information regarding the courses you attended at University of Fribourg and BeNeFri
    • Fill in your personal details

    Important: Students in Double Degree or Swiss Mobility programmes do not need to complete the Notebook of Studies. The transcript will be issued directly by the faculty. Please contact your Dean’s Office for further information.

    2. Final Report

    At the end of your stay, you are required to complete a final report:

    Experience Survey (mandatory for all incoming students)

    You will receive a link to an online survey via your Unifr email.
    Please complete it by:

    • End of January (Autumn Semester)
    • End of June (Spring Semester / Academic Year)

    Final Report SEMP (SEMP students only)

    SEMP students must also complete an additional online report within the same deadlines. This is your opportunity to share your experience and help us improve our services for future exchange students.

     

    Important: Your Transcript of Records will only be issued once all required documents have been submitted.

    Campus Card

    You can request a refund of any unused balance at the Uni-Info desk in Miséricorde; a CHF 5 administrative fee will be deducted.
    Further information: Uni-info's website
  • Accommodation

    Please note that your rental guarantee (deposit) may not be fully refunded in case of damage or insufficient cleaning.

    We kindly ask you to clean your room and shared areas regularly during your stay, and to ensure that everything is left in good condition when you return your keys.

     

  • Bank/postal account
    Please remember to close the bank or postal account you opened upon your arrival before leaving.
  • SPOMI

    SPOMI

    When you leave Switzerland you will have to announce your departure to the SPOMI:

    Students EU/EFTA

    Please send an email to Mr. Stulz: alexandre.stulz@fr.ch

    Students non EU/EFTA

    Please visit the SPOMI counter in person a few days before your departure. The SPOMI will give you a certificate of departure as well as important information regarding matters such as the cancellation of your health insurance and other administrative formalities.