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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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    Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)

  • 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

  3. New insights into the world’s oldest town map

    Conference and exhibition: At University of Jena, the centenary of the Hilprecht Collection of Near Eastern Antiquities is the focus of academic attention

    • Research
    A clay tablet from the Hilprecht Collection.
    Image: Nicole Nerger (University of Jena)

  4. Mobile Order: Goethe’s Nature Research

    A new research and companion volume on the permanent exhibition at the Goethe Laboratory at the University of Jena has been published.

    • Life
    • Liberty
    • Knowledge Transfer and Innovation
    Presentation of the companion volume in the permanent exhibition of the Goethe Laboratory, in front of the painting by Heinrich Christoph Kolbe.
    Image: Irena Walinda
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Upcoming Events

  3. Justice work

    18:00 ·
    • Cultural event

    Reading and discussion with Bernhard Schlink

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
    Bernhard Schlink
    Image: Gaby Gerster / Diogenes Verlag

  5. Pop-Up Salon #3 LIFE

    17 s.t. ·
    • Cultural event
    • Seminar/workshop

    Future dialogue "Silent crisis - global biodiversity"

    • presence
    • public
    View of the podium from the first Pop-Up Salon "Energy City Jena" in the Pop-Up FORUM
    Image: Elijah Ofosu

  6. Schillertag (Schiller day)

    10:00 ·
    • Festive event

    Festive event and graduation ceremony, church service and summer fest

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
    • Subject to registration
    Statue of Schiller at the main university building
    Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)
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