University of Fribourg

The Department of Biology provides a full and extensive spectrum of lectures and practicals at the Bachelor level. At the Masters level we offer 4 different masters (bioinformatics, developmental and neurobiology, plant microbe interactions, biochemistry and ecology & evolution). A specialty of the Department of Biology is that it provides an excellent environment with a very broad spectrum of topics ranging from biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, neurobiology and developmental biology, plant biology to ecology and evolution.

The Department of Biology has an outstanding research program with different focal areas: bioinformatics, developmental biology, neurobiology, plant biology, ecology, evolution and biochemistry. In all areas research groups are internationally leading, have an excellent publication record and attract nationally and internationally competitive funding at the highest level.

Neuro- and Developmental Biology, Biochemistry, Ecology & Evolution

The biology, study of the life, fascinates for the exciting questions that it raises. The studies of biology require knowledge and interdisciplinary techniques. For that reason our department puts a particular accent on the links between these disciplines. So, the studies of biology to Fribourg, while giving a complete training for biologist, also allow to follow complementary branches in very diverse disciplines (mathematics, chemistry, physics, human sciences, law, …). The studies of biology in three years lead to Bachelor of science in biology.

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Our Master programs places a special emphasis on the development of the student’s scientific capabilities, such as independent thinking, problem-solving skills, critical evaluation of data, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work in a team. Master students will deepen their knowledge of a selected area of biological sciences and acquire techniques needed in basic and applied research. The areas include Biochemistry, Neuro- and Developmental Biology, Ecology and Evolution and Plant-Microbe interactions.

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Biochemistry studies the chemical and physical processes which are the foundations of the organization of the alive. It studies the metabolic ways, by which the molecular basic components are synthesized and transformed. Biochemistry is an experimental science and the study of the biological processes which take place within a cell require measures based on physico-chemical and biocomputing methods. So, the biochemist will get acquainted with the laboratory’work and the sophisticated measuring instruments. The studies of biochemistry in three years lead to Bachelor of science in biochemistry.

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The bachelor teaching is very broad, while at MSc level, there is a trend towards materials chemistry.

The research is oriented towards the focus points of Materials and Life Sciences.

Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Materials Chemistry

Broad bases in chemistry, taught in German and French, including practical work. Out of 180 ECTS, 120 are in Chemistry (major), while 60 ECTS are reserved for a minor branch. The bachelor is hence quite large and interdisciplinary.

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The MSc is taught over three semesters, out of which 2 are teaching with a lot of practical work, while one semester is dedicated to the Master research work. Among the many block courses over 60 ECTS, students can choose to take 15 ECTS outside of chemistry.

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We offer the Master's programme jointly with the universities of Bern and Neuchâtel, allowing us to offer a broad and varied range of courses with the option that students can specialise in a sub-discipline of computer science (Distributed Systems, Advanced Software Engineering, Advanced Information Processing, Logic, Information Systems and Decision Support). With the joint Master's programme we achieve, in addition, to be much more visible on the international level, resulting in a higher intake of foreign students.

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Utah State University (USA) University of Montana EU (USA)

We always adapt our BSc degree to the latest curriculum recommendations of the ACM, guaranteeing that we cover all relevant subjects and deliver a solid eduction in computing fundamentals. In addition, by doing so, we meet the requirements of the job market. Our BSc programme is bilingual (even trilingual; exams are still in the preferred language of the student) with roughly half the courses taught in French and half the courses taught in German (and some courses optionally taught in English). The acquired language skills are recognised very positively by employers.

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BA in modern history / MA in modern history

The Department of Historical Sciences at the University of Fribourg offers several study programs: General history (from antiquity to the 20th century), Contemporary history and European studies. The lessons are taught in German and French, which is an asset of these programs; moreover it is possible to get a bilingual degree (German / French), when achieving 40% of exams and assignments in the second language. Our medium-sized university can offer students individual support and more guidance.

The Master in European Studies is a very important contribution to the knowledge of European Politics in the non-EU member state Switzerland. Contemporary history offers two graduate programs, one in general contemporary history and the other focused on migration and post-colonialism. About 12-15 PhD students are enrolled in these programs.

General European history / cultural and political history / Italian history, Contemporary history, cultural and political history of th 20th centry, European studies: European Integration / Swiss-Europe partnership / European culture

In Fribourg, students are invited to attend classes from all eras of history and based on different parts of the world with particular reference to Europe. They can also choose their courses from a broad range of specialist domains, such as economic history, social history, political history, the history of ideas and mentalities or history of law. It is also possible to combine specialist domains and eras. extensive international cooperation. Bilingual French and German.

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The Master's programme in History at the University of Fribourg combines comprehensive historical knowledge with a focus on individual eras and themes. Students specialize in two of the following eras: ancient history, the Middle Ages, modern times and contemporary history. Students are also invited to attend application and career-orientated events, which focus on work in archives, libraries, companies, political and legal institutions and non-profit organizations. Bilingual French and German.

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Bilingual Program French / German; - Interdisciplinary courses in Political Sciences, History, Economy, Law, Litterature, Languages, Social Sciences and Arts; - Main lectures: History and politic Sciences; - Relationships between Switzerland and the European Union; - Methodology courses in Politic Sciences and Historical Sciences; - Aspects of international relationsships; - Aspects of the history of the political theories and ideas.

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Basic program in contemporary history, economic history and social sciences. Methodology courses and seminars on archives and historical methods.

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Advanced program in contemporary history with focus on historical research and writing - Master thesis

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Smaller institution oriented towards research and teaching. Minimal administrative overhead, direct contact between research faculty and students. Trilingual studies in French, German, English. Challenging program as standard for the training of professional mathematicians. Free choice of minor field in the BSc program. High flexibility in composition of individual study programs from third year on. Solid array of course offerings with a focus on geometry, probability and related fields. Additional joint programs with neighbouring universities at MSc and doctoral level.

Research is carried out in the areas of: - Geometric Analysis, Geometric Measure Theory; - Hyperbolic geometry, discrete groups; - Low dimensional geometry and topology; - Topology, equivariant index theory; - Combinatorics; - Probability theory, percolation; - Applied probability, Mathematical Biology, Stochastic Models; - Numerical Analysis.

Geometric Analysis, Geometry and Topology, Probability

This BSc program is the necessary first step in the training of future professional mathematicians, according to European standards, and regardless of any subsequent specialization. It is suitable for talented students with a strong background in high school mathematics. The program normally serves as preparation for an MSc program in Mathematics, but can also be used as an entry point for other fields requiring a solid basis in Mathematics. The curriculum for the first two years of this program is fixed, while the third year allows for considerable flexibility.

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This MSc program is the second and in most cases last step in the training of professional mathematicians. Entry to the program requires completion of a BSc in Mathematics. Apart from minor limitations ensuring a sufficiently broad mathematical education, students compose their study program freely from a wide array of course offerings, and then specialize on one of several subfields of Mathematics for their Master's thesis. Successful graduates of this program will be able to competently use mathematical methods, concepts and thinking in any field of application.

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