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LIGHT. LIFE. LIBERTY. – Connecting People and Ideas
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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.

  • Variety

    Discover our range of more than 200 study programmes.

    Student on campus
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  • Good reasons

    Why Jena is the right choice

    Student on campus
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  • Counselling

    Our informatiom services before your studies

    An employee of the University of Jena advises a young student.
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Latest News

  1. Shifting Boundaries: Thuringia in 2025

    The normalization of the far right and the erosion of democracy: publication »Thüringer Zustände« (Thuringian Conditions) released

    • Liberty
    • Research
    The cover of the latest issue of ‘Thüringer Zustände’.
    Image: Felix Hille
  2. Teenagers from Latin America experience university life in Jena

    Friedrich Schiller University and University of Applied Sciences Jena host 24 students / DAAD project »Study in Paradise« strengthens international recruitment of young talent

    • International Affairs
    • Studies and Teaching
    A group of Latin American pupils visit the University of Jena as part of the DAAD-funded joint project "Study in Paradise".
    Image: Nicole Nerger (University of Jena)
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Upcoming Events

  1. Action: Plant exchange

    • Cultural event

    As part of the Sustainability Week, the Green Office of the University of Jena is organising a plant exchange.

    • presence
    • public
    Tiered plant display with young plants
    Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)
  2. Workshop: Heat stress in the workplace

    10 s.t. ·
    • Seminar/workshop

    As part of Sustainability Week, the Green Office at the University of Jena is organising a talk.

    • online
    • public
    Sweating man at laptop with fan and thermometer in the background
    Illustration: Valery/stock.adobe.com
  3. InspireSphere

    17 s.t. ·
    • Panel discussion

    Open exchange format on career paths in the German labour market

    • presence
    • public
    • Subject to registration
    Infographic with highlighted rocket icon, behind it young man in exchange with international students
    Collage: AdobeStock, Grafik: K.Ulbricht, S.Müller
  4. Recognising faces: Family, friends and photo-ID

    18 c.t. ·
    • Lecture

    Eminent UK face researcher Prof. Mike Burton (Lifetime Achievement Award of the British Psychological Society 2025) speaks about face recognition and identification.

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
    Mike Burton
    Image: Intern
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