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Friedrich Schiller University Jena

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

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.

  • 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. Tailored light

    META-ACTIVE Research Training Group of the University of Jena and the Australian National University enters its second funding phase

    • Light
    • International Affairs
    • Research
    The illustration shows metasurfaces that can specifically widen or split ultrashort laser pulses in time.
    Image: Katsuya Tanaka

  2. The fascinating physics of black holes

    Research into black holes: Italian researcher Simone Albanesi is working as a Humboldt Fellow at Friedrich Schiller University in Jena

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    • Research
    • International Affairs
    Dr Simone Albanesi, an Italian researcher, is conducting research into black holes as a Humboldt Fellow.
    Image: Nicole Nerger (University of Jena)

  3. A stand against forgetting

    Commemorative plaque recalls Nazi »racial doctrine« at the University of Jena

    • Liberty
    • Research
    A commemorative plaque on the building at 1 Kahlaische Straße commemorates the racial research institutes that were based there during the Nazi era.
    Image: Nicole Nerger (University of Jena)
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  5. Health Check-Up Day

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    Stop by, give it a try, and take something home: Health Check-Up Day offers you the chance to take a closer look at your health from different angles. With one-on-one consultations, quick self-checks, and hands-on activities, there’s something for everyone.

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