The University of Fribourg has a long tradition of welcoming people who have had to leave their countries for political reasons. Therefore, it is with pleasure that we open our doors to refugees, to give them the opportunity to pursue their studies initiated in their country of origin or to start a new academic curriculum at the University of Fribourg.
Any person over 18 years of age can follow, as a listener, the majority of the courses offered by the University of Fribourg. The status of listener is a great way to step back into the academic world, discover the University of Fribourg and test the course levels, as well as the language skills required.
However, listeners do not have the possibility to validate credits or pass exams. They can only receive a written confirmation for the courses they have attended. Further information. Refugee candidates must fulfill the current conditions of admission as any other candidate to the University of Fribourg. People who meet the requirement for an admission to bachelor or master studies can submit their application to the Office for Admissions and Registration.
Further information: Bachelor Master. The Admission and Registration Office is available for individual appointments and is pleased to advise refugee candidates as to the completing of their application files. Teaching and working languages at the University of Fribourg are usually French and German. It is therefore mandatory to have sufficient language skills in one of these two languages. In addition, a proof of language skills must be provided for an admission to bachelor studies. Registration is possible until 30 November Spring semester or until 30 april Autumn semester.
The course costs CHF During two semesters, participants can take language classes at the University Language Centre , participate in lectures from their future discipline as listeners no exams or obtaining of ECTS , exchange with their mentor, as well as prepare and take an admission exam towards the end of their preparatory year.
