Partner with Us
Expand Opportunities for Your Students.
The Fribourg Institute collaborates with universities and study abroad offices to deliver academically rigorous, career-focused international programs. By partnering with us, you provide your students with access to high-quality courses accredited by the University of Fribourg, unique site visits to international organizations, and a structured study abroad experience that prepares them for future careers in diplomacy, policy, and global affairs.
Our partnerships are built on transparency, reliability, and a shared commitment to student success. Whether you’re seeking an established program to expand your portfolio or a trusted partner to support your advising team, the Fribourg Institute is here to help.
Referral Benefits
Partner institutions gain:
- Priority access to program spots for their students
- Streamlined credit transfer processes with University of Fribourg transcripts
- Faculty/administrator access to program updates and policy briefings
- Invitations to annual webinars and milestone events
Create Your Own Program
The Fribourg Institute also partners with universities to deliver Institute-standard or custom-designed study abroad programs to their students. Faculty bring their expertise and course vision, while we provide the logistical framework and in-country infrastructure to make it possible.
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The result is a seamless collaboration that allows faculty to focus on academics while we handle the logistics, networking, and speakers abroad. This model has already proven successful: our own programs grew out of a faculty-led initiative that evolved into a lasting partnership with the University of Fribourg.
Interested in becoming a partner? Complete the form and a member of our team will be in touch.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it cost for an institution to partner with the Fribourg Institute?
There is no cost to establish a referral partnership. Institutions simply guide interested students through their own study abroad processes while we handle program delivery.
How does credit transfer work?
Students receive an official transcript from the University of Fribourg (12 ECTS credits = ~ 6 U.S. credits). We provide syllabi and supporting documentation to registrars and advisors.
Can our faculty be involved?
Yes. We welcome collaboration with faculty members, particularly in areas of advising, pre-departure orientation, integration of program content into home curricula, or in-country program leadership. Institutions may also work with us to design custom faculty-led programs, with the Fribourg Institute providing logistical, academic, and in-country support.
Do you provide marketing support?
Yes. We share a toolkit with graphics, flyers, and text that can be used in campus communications and advising sessions. Please see links to the resources on this page above.
How do you support student safety and well-being?
All students are covered by comprehensive CISI health and travel insurance and have access to 24/7 on-call staff support. We also provide detailed pre-departure guidance on health, safety, and cultural adjustment.
Is there a minimum number of students required for a custom program?
No minimum is required for referral partnerships. For custom faculty-led programs, we work with institutions to set an enrollment threshold that makes the program viable while keeping it accessible to right-sized cohorts.
Ready to Partner?
