Campus HEG-FR
Housing for international students
HEG Fribourg is located in the heart of the city and does not have a campus. Students live in residences, with host families or in shared flats.
We recommend that you find accommodation before the start of the academic year and encourage you to start your search as early as possible.
The International Office will assist exchange students to find accommodation. The average rent for a room varies from SFr 410 to SFr 800 / month.
Student residences
In most cases, these are single rooms with a private or shared bathroom and a shared kitchen. Please contact the residences directly to rent a room.
Located in the heart of Fribourg, just opposite the University. Prices from CHF 445.- (Room with shared WC/shower) to CHF 750.- (large room with WC/shower)
Located on the hillside of Bourguillon, in the heart of nature, accessible by bus or on foot. Prices range from CHF 415.- to CHF 465.- for furnished rooms with washbasin. Each floor has a kitchen, a lounge with TV and some bathrooms. For women only.
Situated in the heart of Fribourg. Prices range from CHF 540 (single room with washbasin, WC and showers on the floor) to CHF 640 (single room with WC, shower and washbasin).
Located 5 to 10 minutes from the university and train station, in a quiet neighborhood on a hill. Prices range from CHF 650 (rooms with shower/WC on first floor) to CHF 835 (rooms with shower/WC). Residents can enjoy half or full board from Monday to Friday. Kitchen lounges are also available to Salesianum residents all year round.
Located near the Poya Bridge, Salvatorhaus is a house with 27 student rooms on three floors. Prices range from CHF 360 for a small room with washbasin (shower and toilet on the floor) to CHF 700 for a room with shower and toilet. Bus Fribourg Boschung
- Foyer Le Tilleul (for women)
Chemin de Jolimont 4 and Avenue de Beauregard 3, Fribourg, 5 minutes from Fribourg train station, small residence for women with 10 rooms, furnished single rooms with bathroom, shared kitchen and garden. Price CHF 650.
- Foyer St-Canisius (for women)
The Sisters of St. Canisius rent rooms and apartments at Chemin de Jolimont 4 and Avenue de Beauregard 3, Fribourg.
Located in the magnificent setting of the Cordeliers Convent, right in the heart of the city, the modern rooms and studios have been completely renovated.
Shared rooms: CHF 540.00 Studios : 1020.- CHF
La Bourgeoisie has 18 independent rooms at Route des Bonnesfontaines 26, in the Jura district.
Surrounded by greenery, they are located in a quiet, intergenerational complex, comprising a residence for the elderly, apartments for senior citizens and a home for children and young people. The train station is a 10-minute bus ride or a 20-minute walk away. The rooms are equipped with a bathroom with shower and WC. No kitchenette is available. However, the following appliances can be installed in the room: small fridge, microwave and kettle.
Rental application (PDF)
General information (PDF)
Private accomadation
If you prefer to opt for a room in a private house or flat, here are some leads to follow:
Homestays:
Example of a room at the La Fonderie- Apartis residence
Example of a room at the Salesanium residence
Example of a room at the Saint Justin residence
Important to know about renting accommodation:
Take note of any damages to the room when checking in as you are expected to return the room in the same way you found it, when you check out. Any damages not reported may be charged to you.
Pay attention to the term of the lease. Rent is due until the end of the period, even if you leave early.
Use caution and remain vigilant when it comes to private ads.
Beware if:
- The rent is very attractive and below market value.
- The advertiser justifies renting out the property for a modest sum on the pretext of wanting to help someone who really needs a place to live, or because it's an apartment inherited from their family that has great sentimental value and cannot be left unoccupied, at the risk of it falling into disrepair.
- The advertiser will reply to you using an email address different from the one given in the ad. Or the advertiser's email address has nothing to do with their first and last name (e.g. the advertiser is Mr John Doe and their email address is gael.chassot@...).
- The advertiser tells you that their property is already rented and refers you to someone else they know who has another property to offer.
- The advertiser asks you for copies of ID, proof of income and other personal information.
- The advertiser asks you to make a payment via Western Union, MoneyGram, etc. or to a foreign bank account. You should pay into a Swiss bank account. The name of the account holder must be the same as the person you are contacting.
Do you have any questions? Do you have a problem with your landlord?
Contact ASLOCA