Switzerland's overall plan for planning and coordinating university functions, the administrative and funding trends noted since the plan was first implemented, and the experience of Fribourg University in implementing the national plan are outlined and discussed. (MSE)

Organizational differences among universities in Switzerland were identified through study of budgeting, professor appointment, and planning. University or state authorities intervening in the decisionmaking process are classified in four groups corresponding to four levels of organizational authority. Universities are subdivided into three groups…