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Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Friedrich Schiller University Jena is a long-standing and research-oriented university offering a broad range of subjects. Its cutting-edge research focuses on three profile areas: Light – Life – Liberty. The University also boasts a dense collaborative network including external research institutions, research-driven companies, and renown cultural institutions. With almost 18,000 students and more than 8,600 employees, the University significantly shapes the character of Jena as a cosmopolitan and forward-thinking city.

  • Two StudyCheck stickers honouring the University of Jena as TOP University and Most Popular University.
    Graphic: StudyCheck
    Our students have spoken The University of Jena is »TOP University« and winner in the category »Most popular University with more than 15,000 sutdents« on the StudyCheck portal.
  • The claim »weltoffenes Thüringen« stands as a colourful logo against a blue sky.
    Graphic: werkraum_media
    University supports the »Weltoffenes Thüringen« initiativeExternal linkde Following the approval of the Senate the University of Jena has joined the »Initiative Weltoffenes Thüringen« (»Initiative Open-Minded Thuringia«). The decentralized, networked initiative aims to send out a signal that many people, institutions, associations and companies in the state stand for a democratic, diverse, cosmopolitan, and open-minded Thuringia.
Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Universitätshauptgebäude
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Postal address:
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
07737 Jena