University
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. Its departments address the technological challenges of the future.
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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Agenda
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01.10 2024Exposition SAY - Swiss Architecture Yearbook 2023
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15.10 2024Exposition SAY - Conférence et table ronde
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16.10 2024Conférence du génie civil - Séisme du 8 septembre 2023, Al Haouz, Maroc
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21.10 2024Engineering and Architecture Autumn Camp
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22.10 2024Connected Student Day
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05.11 2024Séances d'information
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06.11 2024Maturierenden-Messe Basel
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07.11 2024Conférence - Vivre bien, à l’intérieur des limites planétaires