Faculty of Science and Medicine

The Faculty of Science and Medicine looks forward to welcoming you to your Master.

On 11 September 2026 and during the week of 14 September, various welcome presentations will be held to provide you with all the information you need for your studies.

If no specific information event is planned for your Master's degree, you are welcome to attend the information session of the corresponding Bachelor's degree.

 Information Video for Masters of Science

 Master in Computer Science: the regulation information in the video above does not apply for the Master in Computer Science. Please visit this website instead: https://mcs.unibnf.ch/.

  Information events by study programme - 11 September 2026 or week of 14 September

 Campus Pérolles, Boulevard de Pérolles 90, 1700 Fribourg

• Bioinformatics and computational biology - 14 September

   14 September
   8:15-10:00
   PER21, Room tba

  Information about the Master in Bioinformatics
  With Prof. Daniel Wegmann, study advisor

• Computer Science - 11 September

   8h15 - 8h35
    Auditoire Joseph Deiss

  Accueil à l'Université (FR/DE)
  Avec les membres du rectorat, l'AGEF et le syndic de Fribourg
  Optional

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   8h35 - 9h15
    Auditoire Joseph Deiss

  Accueil par la Faculté (FR/DE)
  Avec le Doyen et la chargée de communication
  Optional, content similar to video available above

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   9h15 - 10h30
    Outside auditoire Joseph Deiss

  Coffee Break and information stands
  

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   11:00 - 12:00
    PER21, B130

  Information about the Master in Computer Science
  With Dr Andreas Humm, study advisor

• Digital Neuroscience - 14 September

   14 September
   Time will follow
   PER21, room will follow

  Introduction to the Master in Digital Neuroscience and Q&A
  With the study advisor

• Dynamics in Glaciology and Geomorphology - 14 September

   14 September
   10:00-11:00
   PER14, Room 223

  Information about the Masters in Geography
    - Master in Geography 
    - Specialised Master in Nature, Society and Politics
    - Specialised Master in Dynamics in Glaciology and Geomorphology
  With Prof. Christian Hauck, Professors in Geography

• Environmental Biology - 14 September

   14 September
   9:15-10:00
   PER04, Room 0.110

  Information about the Masters in biology
  With Dr Steve Robatel, study advisor

• Environmental Humanities and Sustainability Studies - 11 and 18 September

   11 September
   8:15 - 8:35
    Auditoire Joseph Deiss

  Accueil à l'Université (FR/DE)
  Avec les membres du rectorat, l'AGEF et le syndic de Fribourg
  Optionnel

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   8:35 - 9:15
    Auditoire Joseph Deiss

  Accueil par la Faculté (FR/DE)
  Avec le Doyen et la chargée de communication
  Optional, content similar to video available above

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   9:15 - 9:55
    Outside auditoire Joseph Deiss

  Coffee Break and stands

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   9:55 - 11:00 
    Start outside Auditoire Joseph Desiss

  Campus tour, then Information session about the Masters
  With Astrid Kaiser, study advisor

   18 September
   10:15 - 12:00
    PER14, room 0.026

  Lecture Principles of environmental ethics

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   15:15 - 16:00
    PER14, room 2.226

  Information about the Masters
  With Dr Angela Martin, study advisor

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   16:00
    PER14

  Apero of the Unifr_ESH Institute
  With teachers, students and researchers of the institute

• Environmental Sciences and Humanities - 11 and 18 September

   11 September
   8:15 - 8:35
    Auditoire Joseph Deiss

  Accueil à l'Université (FR/DE)
  Avec les membres du rectorat, l'AGEF et le syndic de Fribourg
  Optional
  
  

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   8:35 - 9:15
    Auditoire Joseph Deiss

  Accueil par la Faculté (FR/DE)
  Avec le Doyen et la chargée de communication
  Optional, content similar to video available above

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   9:15 - 9:55
    Outside auditoire Joseph Deiss

  Coffee Break and stands

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   9:55 - 11:00 
    Start Outside Auditoire Joseph Deiss

  Campus tour then Information session about the masters
  With Astrid Kaiser, study advisor

   18 September
   10:15 - 12:00
    PER14, room 0.026

  Lecture Principles of environmental ethics
  

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   15:15- 16:00
    PER14, room 2.226

  Information session about the Masters
  With Dr Angela Martin, study advisor
  

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   16:00
    PER14

  Apero of the Unifr_ESH Institute
  With teachers, students and researchers of the institute
  

• Experimental biomedical research - 14 September

   14 September
   8:45
   Room will follow

  Welcome session Master in Experimental biomedical research
  With Dr Melanie Kaeser, study advisor

• Geography - 14 September

   14 September
   10:00-11:00
   PER14, Room 223

  Information about the Masters in Geography
    - Master in Geography 
    - Specialised Master in Nature, Society and Politics
    - Specialised Master in Dynamics in Glaciology and Geomorphology
  With Prof. Christian Hauck, Professors in Geography

• Human Medicine - Week 14-18 September

   14 September
   See email invitation
    MED16

  Introduction week
  Information received directly from the study advisors

• Molecular Life and Health sciences - 14 September

   14 September
   9:15-10:00
   PER04, Room 0.110

  Information about the Masters in biology
  With Dr Steve Robatel, study advisor

• Nature, Society and Politics - 14 September

   14 September
   10:00-11:00
   PER14, Room 223

  Information about the Masters in Geography
    - Master in Geography 
    - Specialised Master in Nature, Society and Politics
    - Specialised Master in Dynamics in Glaciology and Geomorphology
  With Prof. Christian Hauck, Professors in Geography

• Sport - 11 September

   8h15 - 8h35
    Auditoire Joseph Deiss

  Accueil à l'Université (FR/DE)
  Avec les membres du rectorat, l'AGEF et le syndic de Fribourg

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   8h35 - 9h15
    Auditoire Joseph Deiss

  Accueil par la Faculté (FR/DE)
  Avec le Doyen et la chargée de communication

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   9h15 - 9h55
    Devant auditoire Joseph Deiss

  Pause café et stands
   

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   10h00 - 11h30
    PER21, salle E230

  Introduction aux Masters en sport
  Avec Xavier Chenevière, conseiller aux études

• Other Masters of the Faculty of Science and Medicine

  If your study programme does not appear on this list and you have not received any further information by email, there is no special welcome for Master's students in your field.

  However, you can join the welcome session for Bachelor students in your field or, if you have specific questions, contact your study advisor.