Eine Gruppe internationale Studierende auf dem Weg zum Ernst-Abbe-Campus

STUDYING IN JENA

Information for international students and applicants
Eine Gruppe internationale Studierende auf dem Weg zum Ernst-Abbe-Campus
Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)

More than 2,400 students from all over the world study at Friedrich Schiller University Jena. The International Office supports in all matters related to studying in Jena. 

  • Einne Gruppe Studierender lernt im Park
    Image: Nadine Mrosewski
    Many good reasons to study in Jena

    No tuition fees, an international campus with tradition and excellent career opportunities - Learn more about the reasons for why Jena is the perfect choice for your studies.

News & current events

  1. Different career paths
    Illustration: Melissa Fiebig
    Career Days 2025
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    • Workshop/Vortrag/lecture

    A broad variety of workshops, information lectures and talks supporting doctoral candidates and postdocs in preparing their next career step in academia or in industry and society.

    • online
    • Subject to registration
  2. Collage of service icons on a soft light, blurred background.
    Collage: Song_about_summer, Alex (stock.adobe.com) | Collage: K. Ulbricht
    Social Security between graduation and job search
    11 s.t. ·
    • Workshop/Vortrag/lecture

    Consultation Hour In Presence: Social Security between graduation and job search

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
  3. Four people are doing a brain-puzzle together.
    Graphic: iStock | Collage: Susanne Bukatz
    Compassion, not complication: Bringing self-compassion into daily life
    15 s.t. ·
    • Workshop/Vortrag/lecture

    Online Workshop

    • online
    • public
    • barrier-free
    • Subject to registration
All events

More information 

  • Internationale Studierende mit Kopfhörern
    Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)
    Podcast "Uni Jena international" Answers to important questions about studying and living in Jena can also be heard.
  • International students in the Botanical Garden, 2017
    Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)
    Experiences International students report about their lives and studies in Jena.

Contact

International Office - International Students

Universitätshauptgebäude (UHG), Room 0.17 -0.18
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Office hours:
Please see "more information" on the left for our contact information and availability.

Information

Do you have any questions or problems during your studies? Please contact us or the other advisory services of the University and the Studierendenwerk.