University - Fribourg

Fribourg has a long history of professional education dating back to 1896, when the first vocational school opened with a class of 12 apprentice mechanics and stonecutters. Almost 120 years later, in 2015, the 1’000- student milestone was reached for the first time.

The HEIA-FR is a renowned and dynamic center for higher professional education and training, as evidenced by the steady growth of its student body. To better address the technological challenges of the future, a new department will see the light of day in 2020.

Why study at the HEIA-FR?

Location

The HEIA-FR is located in Fribourg, a lively college town nestled between the French and German-speaking regions of Switzerland.

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Bilingualism

The HEIA-FR’s degree programs in French-German bilingual track (in addition to French-only track) give our students a unique linguistic advantage when they enter the job-market.

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Facilities

Students and staff in every academic department can rely on cutting-edge infrastructure and high-quality equipment to carry out their projects.

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Practice-oriented learning

The HEIA-FR has six academic departments offering degree programs at the Bachelor level. Four Master’s programs are also on offer in collaboration with other HES-SO institutions.

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Network

Small class sizes and accessible teaching staff allow for personalized and hands-on learning. The school maintains close ties to the professional sector and encourages national and international mobility.

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Interdisciplinarity

To foster collaboration and prepare future graduates for the realities of the professional world, the HEIA-FR promotes interdisciplinary courses, projects and workshops involving more than one academic department.

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