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.