Students (BA, MA) from foreign universities (including scholarship programmes such as Erasmus+, Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility, DAAD, KAAD, Fulbright, Coimbra, TASSEP etc. and freemover)
As a general rule, applicants must have been enrolled at their home university for at least two semesters (Bachelor)/one semester (Master)
Applicants must stay registered as students at their home university during their exchange studies in Jena.
If you do not fall into any of these categories, please contact us at incoming@uni-jena.de.
Information
For further information on a research traineeship click here.
Attending subject-related courses: Guest students should complete a Learning Agreement (“Before the Mobility”) for 30 ECTS credits before their arrival. Please read the information on ECTS and the studies open to guest studentsExternal link. The study visit and individual academic achievements can only be confirmed on your Transcript of Records if you regularly attend courses throughout the semester and successfully complete the required tasks.
Guest students on research visits at a faculty of the University of Jena: During the application process a Supervision Agreementpdf, 359 kb · de must be submitted. The research visit can only be confirmed and a Transcript of Records can only be issued if you regularly visit your research centre, actively collaborate on your project, and regularly contact your research supervisor.
Duration of your study visit
Guest students will be enrolled if they intend to stay at the University of Jena for a maximum of 12 full months. In exceptional cases, a study visit may be extended by six months upon formal request.
Semester ticket and other costs
There are no tuition fees at the University of Jena. Every student pays the usual semester fee for the semester ticket and must prove a German or European health insurance that is accepted by the University.
The usual fees are charged for extra-curricular activities (e.g. language and sports courses).
Please read our information on costs and financing your study visit.
Language skills
All modules at Bachelor's level and some modules at Master's level are taught in German. Therefore, you should acquire a sufficient level of German proficiency and demonstrate it to your home university before being nominated. The University of Jena does not request a German examination certificate, but your command of German should at least meet B2 standards (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages), so that you can follow the usual courses, complete your exercises, and communicate with teaching staff, supervisors, and other students. A few courses are held in English, for which a minimum level of B2 to C1 is required.
to the International Office of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena: incoming@uni-jena.de or via an EWP platform
by 15 June for winter semesters (1 October to 31 March) or the full academic year
by 15 November for summer semesters (1 April to 30 September).
Application for guest studies
After the nomination, the International Office Jena invites students to the application portal. This usually happens at the end of May/November. Participation in the online application workshop is strongly recommended (date to be announced).
Nominated students must apply online
by 15 July for winter semesters (1 October to 31 March) or the full academic year
by 15 January for summer semesters (1 April to 30 September)
Attention
Applicants for the subject English Studies/American Studies must have their academic qualificatiuon checked by the Jena faculty by 15.1. or 15.7. Further information herepdf, 483 kb · de.
For the subject Medicine, applicants must draw up a Learning Agreement with the Jena faculty by 15.1. or 15.7. Further information herepdf, 143 kb · de.
You can check the status of your application and notifications in the application portal. You can also download the letter of admission or exclusion there.
You can find more information on visa, health insurance, costs, services, and many other details in our FAQ.
Information
If you have any questions on nominations, applications, and the admission of international guest students, please send an email to Ms Sylvia Canario Acosta at incoming@uni-jena.de.
Experience Jena: Take part in an Exchange Programme
This episode is about the guest study programme at the University of Jena.
Graphic: Sabine Müller · Audio: University of Jena
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