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Friedrich Schiller University Jena

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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.

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Latest News

  1. The main building of the University of Jena, which has improved to 21st place among German universities in the current THE ranking.
    Image: Thomas Franke-Opitz/Universität Jena
    Among the best universities worldwide in teaching and research

    University of Jena has an excellent position in the THE university ranking
  2. Julia von Gönner with the ‘Knowledge of the Many’ research prize for citizen science.
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    • Life
    • Awards and Personnel
    PhD student receives research award for the citizen science project FLOW

    FLOW project mobilised over 900 citizens to research the condition of small streams
  3. Martin Ammon is Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Jena.
    Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)
    • Light
    • Awards and Personnel
    • Studies and Teaching
    Teaching at eye level

    Physicist Prof. Dr Martin Ammon is honoured with the Teaching Award 2024
  4. Prof. Dr Andreas Marx during a visit to the Abbe Center of Photonics at the University of Jena.
    Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
    • Awards and Personnel
    Andreas Marx awarded Albrecht Kossel Prize

    The German Chemical Society (GDCh) honours University’s President for his interdisciplinary research into the functioning of DNA, RNA and proteins
  5. The new core research building in Leipzig.
    Image: Stefan Bernhardt / iDiv
    • Life
    • Research
    Biodiversity Research Consolidated in Central Germany

    The German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) enters a new phase with new funding, a new COO, and a new research group.
  6. The 2024 teaching award winners (from left): Mario Ziegler, Ilka Hameister and Peter Starke.
    Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
    • Life
    • Awards and Personnel
    The facets of judgement formation

    An interdisciplinary team from political science and philosophy receives the Teaching Award 2024 
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Upcoming Events

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    Together in Jena: Welcome Party
    19:30 ·
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    Let's learn Zouk!

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  2. Six photos show situations at the International Centre
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    Open House on the Wall (International Centre)
    15:00 ·
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    Information stalls of international student groups, music,Language Tandem Matching

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  3. Four persons talk to each other
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    Intercultural Meet-up: Language Tandem Matching
    16:30 ·
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    auf Deutsch & in English

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  4. Mikrofon in einem Hörsaal
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    Jena Economics Research Seminar
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    JERS

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  5. Außenansicht des Bibliothekshauptgebäudes
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    Library Induction ThULB in English
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    How do I use the library? Where do I find my books? How can I borrow media? and much more... Please register in advance.

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  6. Hiking
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    Hike to the smokey trees (Perückensträucher)
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    Join us on our beautiful hike to the smoke trees and let's enjoy the colours of the autumn!

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Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Universitätshauptgebäude
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Postal address:
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
07737 Jena