Thuringian institution of higher education and student union card - functional cards

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The Thuringian University and Student Union Card (thoska) is a multifunctional chip card that is used across all institutions of higher education in Thuringia for different user groups. If required, it supports contactless data communication for various applications. These include use as an electronic purse for canteen meals, as a copy and print card or as a key for rooms and barriers.

Here you can find information about thoska function cards.

  • Functions of the thoska

    The thoska function cards of the University of Jena support the following functions:

    • Copy card,
    • Access authorisation for buildings, rooms and barriers.
  • Layout of the thoska

    Illustration of a thoska function card (from left to right: front, back)

    Image: Uni Jena
  • Application for a thoska

    Employees of the University of Jena can apply for thoska functional cards onlineExternal link. The relevant forms can be found in the following sections for the respective card types.

    A fee of EUR 10.00 will be charged at the thoska office for a replacement card if your thoska is lost or damaged. This can only be paid on site by card such as a girocard/EC card, debit card, VISA, or Mastercard, or alternatively by bank transfer.

  • Function card for copying

    Employees of the University of Jena can apply for thoska functional cards onlineExternal link.

    The functional card for copying is issued as an additional card for an existing employee ID card. For this purpose, the library card number of the employee card in question must be stated when applying. The 12-digit library card number can be found on the back of the card, under the barcode printed there.

    When applying, the PSP element must be indicated and the signature of the person responsible for the relevant PSP element must be obtained.

    This copy function is protected by a PIN. The PIN can be entered at the Thoska office upon receipt of the card. The copy function must be protected against unauthorised use. This means that the PIN must not be kept together with the corresponding thoska. Private copying services at the expense of the PSP element are not permitted.

    Further information can be found at: Link de.

  • Function card for access authorisation

    Employees of the University of Jena can apply for thoska functional card for access authorisation online. The corresponding form can be found at: LinkExternal link

  • Validation of thoska

    The thoska function cards are validated exclusively in the thoska office.

  • Loss of a thoska

    If you lose your thoska, please have it blocked immediately onlineExternal link or at the thoska office. The University of Jena accepts no liability for unauthorised use of lost cards by third parties. A fee of €10.00 will be charged for reissuing the card.

    For security reasons, recovered cards will only be released upon proof/evidence that the card is in the rightful holder's possession. Unblocking in the application systems (e.g. at the Thuringia student services organisation, the ThULB Jena, the electronic access control system) is usually done immediately, but may take longer in special cases. Your card should then work again as usual. If a new thoska card has already been issued in the meantime, please do NOT throw away the recovered card. Any credit on the recovered thoska can be refunded.