Founded in 1889, Université de Fribourg (University of Fribourg) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized town of Fribourg (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz (State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation, Switzerland), Université de Fribourg (UniFR) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Université de Fribourg (UniFR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 131 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 