Program Overview

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University of Fribourg

The University of Fribourg offers a range of academic programs, including Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate degrees.

Course Offerings

The university provides various course offerings, including:

• Theology and Interreligious Studies
• Law
• Management and Economics
• Communication and Media Research
• Philosophy
• Languages and Literatures
• Multilingualism and Foreign Language Education
• Historical Sciences
• Art History and Musicology
• Social Sciences
• Pedagogy, Psychology
• Exact and Natural Science
• Human Medicine, Medical and Sport Science
• Digitalisation and Computer Science
• Teacher Education for Primary and Secondary Level
• Interdisciplinary

Organisation of Studies

The organisation of studies at the University of Fribourg includes:

• Beginning of studies
• During studies
• Administrative services for Unifr students
• Glossary

Choose Fribourg

The university offers information on:

• Life in Fribourg
• Living in Fribourg
• Fribourg and its region

Admission

Admission criteria for the university include:

• Bachelor
• Master
• DEEM
• Doctorate & post-doctorate
• Visiting student
• Listener
• Refugees
• Welcome Center
• Contact & team
• Administrative services for Unifr students

Mobility

The university provides information on:

• Incoming
• Outgoing
• Contact

Diploma

The university offers information on:

• University diploma
• Diploma Supplement
• Verification
• Duplicate
• Equivalence Licentiate / Master
• Certified copy, legalisation (of the original)

Support & Resources

The university provides support and resources, including:

• Financial support & insurance
• Wellbeing & Health
• Learning & success
• Equality & Parenthood
• Conflits & discrimination Duplicata
• Administrative & legal support
• Contacts
• Emergency numbers

Theology

The Faculty of Theology at the University of Fribourg offers a range of programs, including:

• Bachelor
• Master
• Doctorate

Abstract

Theology at the University of Fribourg makes a specific contribution to research, exploring the Christian approach to the question of God from the perspective of the Catholic tradition.

Profile of the study programme

The Faculty of Theology works in the service of the church and society, using different scientific methods to critically examine and constructively contribute to public discourse on values and truth.

Specialisation

Students can choose from 17 different areas of specialisation, developed in conjunction with the responsible professor.

Career openings

The study of theology opens up career perspectives in public social and cultural facilities, the publishing industry, human resources, social work, and psychological counselling.

Studies organisation

The structure of studies for the Master's degree in Theology includes:

• 120 ECTS credits
• 4 semesters

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Master's degree in Theology includes:

• 30 ECTS credits for lectures
• 30 ECTS credits for the thesis

Admission

Admission to the Master's degree program in Theology requires:

• A bachelor's degree awarded by a Swiss university
• 60 or 90 ECTS credits within the corresponding discipline
• Additional requirements may be necessary

Alternatives

The Master's degree program in Theology is also offered as a minor study program (30 ECTS credits).

Key points

• Degree conferred: Master of Theology
• Languages of study: French, German, or both
• Options: Bilingual curriculum, French/German
• Commencement of studies: Autumn Semester (September) or Spring Semester (February)
• Access to further studies: Ph.D.