Dr. Sarah Progin Theuerkauf

Professor

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Biography

Sarah Progin-Theuerkauf is a full Professor at the University of Fribourg, specializing in EU Law and Migration Law. She graduated from the University of Bonn in 2003 and obtained her Ph.D. from the University of Fribourg in 2006. After passing the Bar Exam in Germany in 2008, she worked as a lawyer in a law firm based in Zurich before joining the University of Fribourg in 2009. Progin-Theuerkauf has served as co-director at various centers related to migration law, European law, and ethics. In 2024, she became the Vice Rector responsible for legal affairs, human resources, and alumni at the University of Fribourg. Her research focuses on EU Migration Law, Asylum Law, Foreigners Law, Human Rights Law, Internal Market Law, and Swiss-EU Bilateral Relations, with numerous scientific publications to her credit.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2009-01-01 — Present

University of Fribourg • Fribourg, Switzerland

Full Professor specializing in EU Law and Migration Law.

Vice Rector

2024-01-01 — Present

University of Fribourg • Fribourg, Switzerland

Responsible for legal affairs, human resources, and alumni.

Lawyer

2008-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Law Firm • Zurich, Switzerland

Worked as a lawyer after passing the Bar Exam.

Requirements for University of Fribourg

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:95
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognized university in a related field Minimum 60-90 ECTS in the chosen discipline
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Official transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Motivation letter
  • Language proficiency certificate
  • Copy of passport/ID
Specialization Notes

Requirements apply to English-taught Master programs across SES and Science faculties.