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Friedrich Schiller University Jena

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Friedrich Schiller University Jena is a dynamic and innovative university located in the heart of Germany. From 2027, it will hold the title of University of Excellence, making it one of Germany’s 15 outstanding centres of research and higher education. With its broad range of disciplines, the University shapes the future through excellence in research and teaching. Its academic strengths are reflected in its “Light. Life. Liberty.” profile, which drives pioneering discoveries and sustainable solutions for the society of tomorrow. Closely connected with leading research institutions, innovative companies and renowned cultural institutions, the University fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. With more than 16,000 students and around 10,000 employees, it helps shape Jena as a vibrant, internationally connected city of science and innovation.

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Studying in Jena: the right decision

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  • Variety

    Discover our range of more than 200 study programmes.

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  • Good reasons

    Why Jena is the right choice

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  • Counselling

    Our informatiom services before your studies

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Latest News

  1. When language comes to life

    Gerta Monakhova, a scholar of Slavic studies at the Institute for Slavic and Caucasian Studies, has been awarded the 2026 Teaching Award from Friedrich Schiller University Jena for her Russian language instruction.

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    Gerta Monakhova, a scholar of Slavic studies at the University of Jena.
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  4. From Goethe to the Apostle Paul

    Ancient coins and the history of the Jena Archaeological Museum: two new exhibitions organized by the Professorship of Classical Archaeology at the University of Jena are set to open on 28 October.

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    • Knowledge Transfer and Innovation
    A glimpse of the exhibition "Stifter, Spender und Sponsoren" (Patrons, Donors and Sponsors) at the Institute of Classics
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Upcoming Events

  6. Digital Collections – How Can a Collection Be Transformed Into a Digital Knowledge Space?

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    Selected collections from the Faculty of Arts and Humanities encounter approaches from the Digital Humanities. Together, the project explores how collection holdings can be digitally cataloged, linked to one another, and made accessible for new forms of scholarly use.

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