The School of Engineering and Architecture of Fribourg is part of HES-SO. It offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in fields like architecture, civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and computer science.
Address: Boulevard de Pérolles 80, 1700 Fribourg, Fribourg, Switzerland
Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Architecture
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Automation, Bioengineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Vision, Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Fluid Dynamics, Geotechnics, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Materials, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Metrology, Nanotechnologies, Optics, Physics, Process Control, Project Management, Quality, Robotics, Signal Processing, Statistics, Structural Engineering, Telecommunications, Thermodynamics
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Part of HES-SO. Strong regional industry links in Fribourg for projects and applied research. Bilingual (French/German) programs.
Research:
Applied research in areas like smart living, sustainable construction, industrial automation, renewable energy, and information technology.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
300
Current students***:
1000
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
6000
Pros
Offers bilingual engineering and architecture education with a practical focus and strong regional ties.
Cons
Smaller range of master’s programs compared to larger institutions.
Best For
Students seeking bilingual (French/German) practical engineering or architecture degrees in the Fribourg region.
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- Architecture, Civil Engineering, Design for Sustainability, Information Technology (IT), Renewable Energy, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Practices
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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