University

The Ernst-Abbe-Platz campus and the university's main building at night.

Image: Jürgen Scheere (University of Jena)
The Ernst-Abbe-Platz campus and the university's main building at night.

  • University of Excellence Jena

    With its proposal »Light. Life. Liberty. – Connecting People and Ideas«, the University of Jena was successful in the Excellence Strategy. In 2027, it will therefore be awarded the University of Excellence status.

    Panorama of Jena
    Image: André Gräf (jenaparadies)

  • Leadership

    of the Friedrich Schiller University

    Flags with the slogan "Light, Life, Liberty" at the main building of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena
    Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)

  • Central University Bodies

    Senate, University Council, University Assemby, Extended Executive Board, Profile Board

    Blick vom Campus Inselplatz auf das Universitätshauptgebäude
    Image: Nicole Nerger (University of Jena)

  • Faculties

    The University is organised into ten Faculties

    Map with university locations
    Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)

  • Central Institutions

    Central institutions and faculties of Jena University

    The university's main building at the Fürstengraben.
    Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)

  • Profile

    Information about the University of Jena

    Bust of Schiller at University Main Building.
    Image: Jan-Peter Kasper/Universität Jena

  • JenaVersum

    Joining forces for the science location Jena

    Founding charter of the JenaVersum network.
    Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)

  • A campus for everybody

    The Inselplatz Campus is a new place for research, teaching, meeting and communication

    A view of the courtyard at the Inselplatz campus of Friedrich Schiller University, Jena.
    Image: Nicole Nerger (University of Jena)
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New to the University?

Career in Jena

  • Job Opportunities

    We are looking forward to receiving your application!

    Photos of employees from different work areas
    Collage: Liana Franke (University of Jena)

  • Young City Jena

    From student paradise to family paradise

    Two persons push their bikes over a bridge in the park.
    Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)

  • Onboarding

    Important information and offers for new employees

    A flag with the slogan “Light, Life, Liberty” flies at the main university building.
    Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
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