Students on campus in the background. In the foreground, the title: Light. Life. Liberty. – Connecting People and Ideas.
The annual retrospective and the Christmas speech by University President Prof. Dr Andreas Marx highlight joint achievements in teaching, research, transfer and campus life in 2025.
Students on campus in the background. In the foreground, the title: Light. Life. Liberty. – Connecting People and Ideas.
Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)

Friedrich Schiller University Jena

The University of Jena supports the »Weltoffenes Thüringen«External link initiative.

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Friedrich Schiller University Jena is a dynamic and innovation-driven university centrally located in Germany. With a broad range of disciplines, it shapes the future through excellent research and teaching. Its scientific excellence is reflected in its profile "Light. Life. Liberty.", which provides pioneering insights and sustainable solutions for the society of tomorrow. Through close collaborations with leading research institutions, innovative companies, and renowned cultural organizations, it advances interdisciplinary developments. With around 17,000 students and approximately 10,000 employees, it defines Jena as a vibrant, internationally connected city of science and innovation.

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Upcoming Events

  1. Portrait of Prof Dr Andréa Simone Stucchi de Camargoo
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    Bright Glass, Bright Future: Optical Materials driving Innovation
    18 s.t. ·
    • Lecture

    Inaugural lecture by Prof Dr Andréa Simone Stucchi de Camargo, Otto Institute of Materials Research

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
  2. Mikrofon Hörsaal
    Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)
    Between labour shortages and right-wing populism: Experiences of international students in Thuringia. Recommendations & support for future job seekers!
    18:00 ·
    • Lecture

    Projects’ Presentation and Discussion

    • presence
    • public
  3. Head in front of a blackboard with symbols that are connected with doing a doctorate
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    PhD and Postdoc Day 2026
    13 s.t. ·
    • Informational event

    The day to catch up on important subjects and offers for your research at University of Jena

    • presence
    • public
  4. Dragon boat
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    International University Cooperation: Opportunities for Collaboration with Taiwan in the Field of Logistics
    11:30 ·
    • Lecture

    Lunch Talk: Research, Teaching and Academic Life in China

    • online
    • public
    • barrier-free
  5. Participants during the Quantum Ideas Factory 2025.
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    Quantum Ideas Factory 2026
    • Seminar/workshop

    The Quantum Ideas Factory 2026 – a scientific hackathon in Jena, Germany, where bright minds turn bold ideas into breakthroughs in quantum science and technology.

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
    • Subject to registration
  6. Three students on campus
    Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)
    Start your studies in Jena: Preparation & infos (2) in English
    13:00

    Planning your arrival, getting help, enrol and start studying

    • online
    • public
    • barrier-free
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