Programme for the Introductory Days

Afterwards, let’s all go to the Botanical Gardens together (don’t forget to bring your Thoska with you)

Venue: Seminar room at the Institute of History

Fürstengraben 13

Today you’ll get to know each other and us for the first time. You’ll also be given a general overview of the degree programme and the university.

We’re really looking forward to meeting you :))

We’d like to welcome you to the campus at 11.00 am, at the start of STET, for a drink and a chance to get to know each other in a relaxed atmosphere. The city tour and city treasure hunt start at 11.30 am. The tour and treasure hunt take place at the same time; you can make a decision about which one to take part in at the meeting point.

After the general information session, it’s time to fill our hungry stomachs and validate the most important card for us students.

Would you like to know how your degree programme in Romance Studies is structured and what opportunities await you here? At the department presentation, you’ll get to know the various areas of study and the key contacts. You’ll be given an overview of your degree programme, have the chance to ask questions, and find out who to turn to with academic or organisational queries.

Venue: Seminar room at the Institute of History

Fürstengraben 13

This will take place following the welcome address by the Dean of Studies and the introduction by the Office for Student Affairs and Examinations.

The venue is yet to be announced.

Venue: Rasenmühleninsel, Pardiespark

Venue to be confirmed

Don’t want to be on your own in the lecture theatre tomorrow? Come and meet your future fellow students, mentors and your FSR today! What to bring: a few euros for drinks (if needed), a positive attitude and a keen interest in new experiences.

Now that you’ve had an initial introduction to the course, it’s time to get to know one another in a relaxed atmosphere. Over dinner, you’ll have the chance to meet your new fellow students, mentors and members of the FSR, enjoy a meal together and round off the first day in good company. Do pop along, get to know one another and feel free to bring along your favourite topics of conversation!

Whether it’s a picnic in the park when the weather’s nice, or a cosy meal in a restaurant or the (university) canteen – we’ll have dinner together!

We watch loads of films during our studies, so why not during Freshers’ Week too?

We’ll be showing you a brilliant film, but which one? You’ll just have to wait and see.

A number of facilities|institutions|(structural) units, such as the Central Student Advisory Service, the Master Service Centre and the International Office, will introduce themselves and answer your questions about the programme start|start of studies.

The university management and the Student Affairs Office extend a warm welcome to all first-year students! (Language: German | Subtitles: English)

A chat and a bite to eat: a cosy start to an informative day. A delicious brunch for flexitarians, vegetarians and vegans – there’s something for everyone.
Free food sponsored by the FSR! We’d like to take this opportunity to briefly introduce the Student Council for Sociology, Social Theory and Applied Ethics.
Feel free to bring your own snacks and crockery!

Following the welcome and general introduction to the programme.

Meeting point: in front of the Ernst-Abbe university canteen, Carl-Zeiß-Str. 3)

Welcome to the Philosophy degree programme! What can you expect from your studies? What information will be helpful and useful? What is a module plan? What are the student representatives, and why has it put together such a fantastic programme for you?

All this and more awaits you at the welcome event for all new students organised by the Institute of Philosophy, followed by an information session and a welcome from the student representatives.

We look forward to seeing you!

Division into small groups

Which IT services are available to support me during my studies? Where can I find information and get help? The University Computer Centre is here to offer you initial support and answer your questions. We’ll also give you a brief overview of how to use the Friedolin campus management system. (Language: German | Subtitles: English)

We want to visit all the (university) canteens with you, and today it’s the turn of the one in the main university building. We’ll meet at the entrance to the inner courtyard.

Career Point (Language: German | Subtitles: English)

Jena Centre for Teacher Training and Educational Research

Academic Advisory Service of the Institute of English and American Studies: Recommended study plan, modules, examinations

It’s your first semester and you’ve no idea how to put together a time table from the huge range of courses on offer? Don’t panic! Experienced students will show you, step by step, how to use Friedolin to find your modules and complete your registration. Together, we’ll look at which courses are best to take first, how to avoid timetable clashes, and which courses you might also be able to take next semester. You’ll be able to create your own time table and ask any questions you might have as you start your degree.

A laptop or tablet and URZ login details are essential.

International Office (Language: German | Subtitles: English)

Thuringia Student Services Organization

Advisory service(s) and consultations from the mentors at the Institute of English and American Studies

Welcome and introduction to the Bachelor’s degree programme in Sociology (major subject/minor subject) by Dr Erik Hirsch (Head of Department/Academic Adviser)

Academic Advisory Service of the Institute of English and American Studies: Recommended study plan, modules, examinations

The Health Management team welcomes you to the University of Jena. Come and get to know us and our free services at a »Tea and Coffee Break«! You’ll receive valuable tips on how to stay healthy whilst studying and can put together your own Health Management starter kit.

Venue: Seminar room at the Institute of History

Fürstengraben 13

Mentoring programme (in groups) for students studying Sociology as a core or supplementary subject

Study plan and modularisation
Timetable creation (Please bring your URZ login details for Friedolin and, if possible, a laptop!)
Q&A session

The room allocations will be announced at the welcome event in HS 6

You could draw up your own time table, and we’ll show you how to do it and what you need to bear in mind.

Advisory service(s) and consultations with the mentors at the Institute of English and American Studies

The meeting point will be announced in due course

More information in the Master WhatsApp group

City Rally
Roman Studies Student Council
(Meeting point: Ernst-Abbe-Platz 8, Room 302)

Welcome, information and answers regarding the organisation of your studies and timetable planning with ALEXANDER LÖCK, Academic Advisory Service at the Institute of German Literature

A late-night tour of Jena, taking in the top spots for drinks

Meeting point: outside Spacement, Johannispl. 20, 07743 Jena.

Meeting point: to be arranged for each group

We invite you to discover Jena’s pub culture. You have the following options: either spend the evening at Tillis, where there are almost all the board and party games you could wish to try out. However, there’s a €4 entry fee. Or you can join the pub crawl and discover several bars in Jena.

After a long day of time tables, Friedolin and new information, let’s round off the evening together. At the pub night, you’ll have the chance to get to know your fellow students better in a relaxed atmosphere and chat about your studies – or simply anything else. You decide for yourselves how long you stay and where the evening ends.

Find out more on Instagram: FSR-Romanistik

Welcome, introduction to the Faculty of Chemistry and Earth Sciences and the Institute of Geosciences, studying in Jena, studying at the Institute of Geosciences

This session provides an introduction to the Institute of Geosciences, the Faculty of Chemistry and Earth Sciences, and studying in Jena. At 9.30 am, participants will split into groups for an introduction to the BSc in Geosciences, MSc in Geosciences and MSc in Environmental and Georesource Management degree programmes.

for Bachelor’s, teacher training and Master’s students at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

First meet-up with your fellow students. Bring yourselves and your Thoska along!

Introduction to the Bachelor’s degree programme in Biogeosciences and the consecutive Master’s programme in Biogeoscience of the Anthropocene

for Bachelor’s, teacher training and Master’s students at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

A welcome to BA students from the lecturers at the Institute of Communication Science (IfKW)

Academic Advisory Service of the Institute of English and American Studies: Recommended study plan, modules, examinations

(Repeat of the information session held on 6 October)

Meeting point: to be arranged for each group

Contact: milica.sabo@uni-jena.de

Welcome from the Director of the Institute, the Academic Advisory Service and the FSR. This will be followed by group course enrolment with Friedolin

Meeting point: Am Planetarium 4, Lab 1

In keeping with the theme of "Exam Time", you’ll get to know Jena and the main university buildings through a short scavenger hunt.

We’ll also pop into the Philo university canteen for a bite to eat.

We’ll meet at the Stadtkirche, where you’ll also find the OFF-BAR.

Dear students, welcome to Jena!

We warmly welcome you to the introductory days for Cultural Anthropology/Cultural History! You have the option of getting to know the university, the city, our institute and our degree programmes in person (Wednesday, 7 October) or finding out more online (Thursday, 8 October).

Programme for 7 October (in-person day):

10.00–12.00: Information session for all first-year students: general information about the cultural anthropology/cultural history seminar and the structure of the degree programmes with Dr Anne Schmidt (Programme Coordinator) and the student mentors.

12 noon–1 pm: Group lunch in the canteen of the University Main Building; meeting point: the Bismarck Fountain in the courtyard in front of the canteen: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BPytgd88Zo4hGCVj9

1.00–3.00 pm: City and university tour, getting to know the student hotspots! Meet the student mentors and representatives of the student council (FSR) at the main entrance to the University Main Building (Fürstengraben 1).

3.30–5 pm: University Main Building, Fürstengraben 1, Seminar Room SR 030: "by students, for students": Over coffee and cake, get help and information on all aspects of organising your studies, including assistance with putting together your time table, from the student mentors and the student representatives.

10.00 am | Institute, Löbdergraben 24a, Seminar Room 205 – Getting to know each other and drawing up your timetable

We’ll start Wednesday by getting to know each other and showing you round our institute. Afterwards, we’ll work together to draw up your time table for the first semester, give you an introduction to Friedolin and answer any questions you may have.

Please bring a laptop, tablet or similar device, as well as your URZ user ID.

approx. 1.00 pm | University Main Building – Lunch and university tour

Around midday, we’ll head to the canteen in the University Main Building (UHG) together. Please bring your Thoska with you.

Afterwards, we’ll take you on a short tour to show you the main university buildings and useful places to go.

6.00 pm | Institute, Löbdergraben 24a – Games evening

In the evening, we’ll meet up for a relaxed games evening at the institute. The FSR will provide drinks. Feel free to bring your favourite games and snacks!

To help us plan better, please complete the registration form for your attendance via the following survey:
https://www.umfrageonline.com/c/hibxuduc

We have deliberately kept some parts of the programme – particularly in the evening – a bit more flexible. This way, we can respond spontaneously to your wishes and ideas as the STET progresses.

If you have any questions or issues, please feel free to contact us at the following addresses:

felicia.schnuerer@uni-jena.de
marlene.becker@uni-jena.de

for students on the B.Sc. in Economics and Business Administration—Focus: Business Analytics and the B.A. in Business and Languages

for students on the MSc in Business Administration programme

for students on the MSc in Business Information Systems programme

for students training to be secondary school teachers specialising in "Economics/Law"

for students on the MSc in Economics programme

for students on the MSc in Business Administration for Engineers and Natural Scientists programme

Questions and answers, tips on organising your studies, Zoom, Moodle, Friedolin

Support to help you help yourself with planning your studies and using (digital) tools at the University of Jena, such as Moodle, Friedolin and Zoom

We’ll explain how your degree programme works and help you plan your study schedule for the first semester.

Brief round of introductions, structure of the MA IPK programme & timetable advice

Please note: This is an important date for everyone, as the first allocation of places for the seminars will take place on 12 October!

We’re offering two sessions: 10.30 am–12.00 pm and 7.00 pm–8.30 pm. If necessary, we can still adjust the times by arrangement in the WhatsApp group.

Meeting ID: 655 7200 9162

Passcode: 186441

A warm welcome to the Introductory Day at the Institute of Sports Science! On this day, we would like to welcome all new students to our institute, provide you with important information to ensure a successful start to your studies, and get to know student life together.

To this end, the Academic Advisory Service will give a presentation to introduce you to your degree programme and highlight particularly important aspects to bear in mind as you begin your studies. The student representatives (Fachschaft) will be on hand throughout the day and, in particular, will provide guidance on how to create your individual time table using the Friedolin system. A guided tour of the institute will familiarise you with the teaching rooms|instruction rooms, sports facilities and research laboratories on site. In the afternoon, there will be further events organised by the student council (Fachschaftsrat). With this comprehensive programme, the new students will be fully prepared for their studies, so that the term can really get underway on 19 October 2026 with the start of courses|classes.

Schedule for Group 1

10.30 am – Guided tour of the institute

11.15 am – Orientation and advisory service(s)

12.00 pm – Tender for assistance with enrolment

Schedule for Group 2:

10.30 am – Orientation and advisory service(s)

11.15 am – Enrolment support tender

12.00 pm – Guided tour of the institute

A warm welcome to the Introductory Day at the Institute of Sports Science! On this day, we would like to welcome all new students to our institute, provide you with important information to ensure a successful start to your studies, and get to know student life together.

To this end, the Academic Advisory Service will give a presentation to introduce you to your degree programme and highlight particularly important aspects to bear in mind as you begin your studies. The student representatives (Fachschaft) will be on hand throughout the day and, in particular, will provide guidance on how to create your individual time table using the Friedolin system. A guided tour of the institute will familiarise you with the teaching rooms|instruction rooms, sports facilities and research laboratories on site. In the afternoon, there will be further events organised by the student council (Fachschaftsrat). With this comprehensive programme, the new students will be fully prepared for their studies in every respect, so that the academic term can really get underway on 19 October 2026.

Schedule for Group 1

10.30 am – Welcome and guided tour of the institute

11.35 am – Orientation and advisory service(s)

12.50 pm – Assistance with enrolment

Schedule for Group 2:

10.30 am – Welcome, orientation and advisory service(s)

11.50 am – Enrolment support

12.30 pm – Guided tour of the institute

A warm welcome to the Introductory Day at the Institute of Sports Science! On this day, we would like to welcome all new students to our institute, provide you with important information to ensure a successful start to your studies, and get to know student life together.

To this end, the Academic Advisory Service will give a presentation to introduce you to your degree programme and highlight particularly important aspects to bear in mind as you begin your studies. The student representatives (Fachschaft) will be on hand throughout the day and, in particular, will provide guidance on how to create your individual time table using the Friedolin system. A guided tour of the institute will familiarise you with the teaching rooms|instruction rooms, sports facilities and research laboratories on site. In the afternoon, there will be further events organised by the student council (Fachschaftsrat). With this comprehensive programme, the new students will be fully prepared for their studies, so that the term can really get underway on 19 October 2026 with the start of courses|classes.

Programme:

10.30 am – Welcome and guided tour of the institute

11.15 am – Orientation and advisory service(s)

11.45 am – Enrolment assistance

Academic Advisory Service of the Institute of English and American Studies: Recommended study plan, modules, examinations

(Repeat of the information session held on 6 October)

Contact: milica.sabo@uni-jena.de

Advisory service(s)|consultations from the mentors at the Institute of English and American Studies

for students on the MSc in Business Administration programme

for students on the B.Sc. in Economics and Business Administration—Focus: Business Analytics and the B.A. in Business and Languages

Lunch break in the institute garden at Burgweg 11; bring your own food

A great chance to get to know you all. Please bring your own food ;)
If the weather’s nice, we’ll be sitting outside in the garden.

Timetable planning and Friedolin troubleshooting with your mentor Ben Keberle (ben.keberle@uni-jena.de).

Alternative date: Wednesday 14 October.

Followed by: A group visit to the university canteen with the first-year students of Prehistory and Early History (UFG); meeting point: Schlossgasse 1 (canteen in the main university building), followed by a guided tour of the university’s main buildings.

How do you put together a time table? What do you need to bear in mind? Over coffee and cake!

Do you have any questions about your study plan, individual modules or the requirements of your degree programme? During the office hours|consultations, you’ll have the opportunity to speak directly with the relevant teaching staff from the various academic departments. You can receive advisory services, clarify any outstanding questions and – if necessary – check which qualifications you have already obtained can be recognized|credited towards your degree. Please feel free to bring along your specific questions and supporting documents!

On 7 October at 12 noon, we’d like to meet up with you for the first time at our institute and have a quick round of introductions. Afterwards, we’ll head to the (university) canteen. So please do remember to bring your Thoska!
In the evening from 6 pm, we’ll be meeting up with the freshers from the Institute of History to have a chat and play some games. The meeting point is the Institute of History (Fürstengraben 13).

You can find our complete programme and further details on the IAW website!

for students on the MSc in Business Administration programme

for students on the MSc in Business Administration programme

Lunch together

Menu plans available online at
https://www.stw-thueringen.de/mensen/jena/mensa-ernst-abbe-platz.html

Please don’t forget your thoska!

Online consultation hours at the Central Student Advisory Service

for students on the MSc in Business Administration programme

for students training to be secondary school teachers – subject: Economics/Law

for students on the B.Sc. in Economics and Business Administration—Focus: Business Analytics programme

Introduction to the Political Science/Civic Education Student Council and an overview of the recommended Master’s degree study plan

You can pay in the (university) canteen using your Thoska card or a bank card. However, you are also welcome to bring your own food.

Guided tour of the institute in groups

Take a tour of the institute building with the student mentors: you’ll then find your way from the historic globe, through the geological collection, to the photocopier.

Timetable advice for Bachelor’s/Master’s students (SR 307)

Timetable advice for teacher training (SR 308)

A warm welcome to the Introductory Day at the Institute of Sports Science! On this day, we would like to welcome all new students to our institute, provide you with important information to ensure a successful start to your studies, and get to know student life together.

To this end, the Academic Advisory Service will give a presentation to introduce you to your degree programme and highlight particularly important aspects to bear in mind as you begin your studies. The student representatives (Fachschaft) will be on hand throughout the day and, in particular, will provide guidance on how to create your individual time table using the Friedolin system. A guided tour of the institute will familiarise you with the teaching rooms|instruction rooms, sports facilities and research laboratories on site. In the afternoon, there will be further events organised by the student council (Fachschaftsrat). With this comprehensive programme, the new students will be fully prepared for their studies, so that the academic term can really get underway on 19 October 2026.

Programme:

1.00 pm – Welcome

1.15 pm – Orientation and advisory service(s)

2.00 pm – Guided tour of the institute

2.30 pm – Enrolment assistance

for students on the MSc in Business Administration programme

for students on the MSc in Business Administration programme

Personalised advisory service(s) from the subject advisers

All offices are located at Ernst-Abbe-Platz 8, 4th floor.

French: Room 404

Italian: Room 416

Portuguese: Room 421

Romanian: Room 424

Spanish: Room 421

Meeting point: to be arranged for each group

Mentoring programme for students taking Sociology as a supplementary subject (who were unable to attend the introductory session the previous day)
Study plan and modularisation
Timetable creation (Please bring your URZ login details for Friedolin and, if possible, a laptop!)
Question and answer session

Welcome and introduction to the degree programme by Dr Erik Hirsch (Academic Adviser), support for new students from the STET mentors on the MA in Sociology

Introduction to the institute and the degree programme
Information on starting your degree
Question and answer session

Welcome and support for the start of the programme by Dr Jörg Oberthür (Programme Coordinator for the Master’s in Social Theory) and mentors from the Master’s in Social Theory programme

Introduction and information on the course structure and organisation

An offer for all students in the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science on Bachelor’s or teacher training programmes

Welcome, course organisation, open Q&A sessions

Let’s get to know each other through various sports games such as Spikeball, badminton, table tennis and much more. We’ll meet up on site in informal groups to get a bit of exercise together. Your fitness level or experience of the sports really doesn’t matter! Everyone is welcome!
The event will take place outdoors, so please remember to wear suitable clothing and footwear.
In the event of bad weather, we’ll keep you updated via the Telegram group on how we’ll be organising the session.

Meeting point: Institute of Geosciences, Burgweg 11

Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear

Please ensure you wear clothing and footwear suitable for the weather.

Meeting point: Institute building, Burgweg 11.

for students on the B.Sc. in Economics and Business Administration—Focus: Business Analytics and the B.A. in Business and Languages

The meeting point will be announced in due course

Timetable planning with the STET mentors on the Master’s in Sociology programme
Please bring your URZ login details for Friedolin and, if possible, your laptop!

Timetable planning with the tutors on the Master’s in Social Theory programme
Please bring your URZ login details for Friedolin and, if possible, your laptop!

Venue: Seminar room at the Institute of History

Fürstengraben 13

for Bachelor’s, teacher training and Master’s students

After your first few days at uni, it’s time to leave the lecture theatres behind and head straight for paradise! In the park, you can easily meet up with other first-year students, mentors and members of the FSR, have a chat and spend the afternoon together. Just pop along – even if you don’t know anyone yet!

Find out more on Instagram: FSR-Romanistik

Venue: Seminar room at the Institute of History

Fürstengraben 13

Meeting point: Löbdergraben 24a (UFG institute building)

Brief round of introductions, MA IPK course structure & timetable advice

Please note: This is an important date for everyone, as the first allocation of places for the seminars will take place on 12 October!

We’re offering two sessions: 10.30 am–12.00 pm and 7.00 pm–8.30 pm. If necessary, we can still adjust the times by arrangement in the WhatsApp group.

Meeting ID: 631 6264 7453

Passcode: 411216

We’d like to watch an interesting film with you and then discuss it from a sociological
. This is intended as an introductory taster of Sociology at Jena – a relaxed ‘preview’ of what you might encounter in seminars and the like.
Everyone is welcome; no prior knowledge or anything of the sort is required whatsoever; and if you don’t feel like joining in the discussion, just enjoy a good film.
Films also reflect social issues. That’s why we want to celebrate a sociological film night together. Just pop round and watch an engaging film with us.

for Bachelor’s, teacher training and Master’s students

for students on the BA in Business and Languages programme

Meeting point: Jena West railway station

Are you starting your minor in Psychology? Following a welcome address by the programme director, Associate Professor Dr Karina Weichold, you will receive important information about the course content and structure, practical advice for starting your studies, and get to know your mentors. The event will take place in person and will also be streamed online. Please bring a digital device with you.

Please feel free to bring something to share

City and university tour, mixed groups from the fields of Biogeosciences and Geosciences

A tour of the university town in mixed groups comprising students from the departments of Biogeosciences and Geosciences

Dear students, welcome to Jena!

We warmly welcome you to the introductory days for Cultural Anthropology/Cultural History! You have the option of getting to know the university, the city, our institute and our degree programmes in person on site (Wednesday, 7 October) or finding out more online (Thursday, 8 October).

Programme for 8 October (in-person and online sessions):

10.00–12.00: Opportunity for a personal academic advisory session with Dr Anne Schmidt (Zwätzengasse 3, 3rd floor, Room 308). This applies in particular to new Master’s students in Jena.

Personal study counselling is also available online. After sending an email to anne.schmidt@uni-jena.de, you will receive a personalised Zoom invitation (12 noon–1 pm).

2.00–5.00 pm: Digital information session for all first-year students. General information on the Department of Cultural Anthropology/Cultural History and the structure of the degree programmes, presented by Dr Anne Schmidt, student mentors and student representatives, as well as help with timetable planning. This seminar is open to both Bachelor’s and Master’s students.

https://uni-jena-de.zoom-x.de/j/62049674066

Meeting ID: 620 4967 4066

Passcode: 698606

from 6 pm – Meet and Greet (in-person event)

Meet & Greet with the mentors and other student representatives. We’d like to round off the day together at Café Immergrün (Jenergasse 6, 07743 Jena). Please let Marlene Henning (mentor, marlene.henning@uni-jena.de) know by 1 October whether you can make it, so that we can book a table with enough seats.

Time table? Modules? Course enrolment? We’ll explain how your IWK degree programme is structured and help you put together your time table for the first semester.

How do I borrow books? How does the online borrowing service work? What’s on offer in the (university) canteen?

We’re here to help!

Meeting point: to be arranged for each group

for students on the B.Sc. in Economics and Business Administration—Focus: Business Analytics programme

for students on the B.Sc. in Economics and Business Administration—Focus: Business Analytics programme

for students on the BA in Business and Languages programme

2.00 pm | Institute, Löbdergraben 24a, rear courtyard – trip to the Alter Gleisberg

On Thursday, we’d like to give you a little insight into our excavation and research project, ‘Alter Gleisberg’. First, there’ll be a short guided tour of the exhibition of the finds in Löberschütz, at the foot of the Alter Gleisberg. Afterwards, we’ll go for a walk up the hill and show you the premises in person.

Please remember to wear sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing and bring a packed lunch for a little picnic on the mountain.

6.00 pm | Agreement on meeting point to be made during the STET – pub crawl

Depending on how you feel, we’ll round off the evening with a drink together. If you’ve still got enough energy, we can also go on a little pub crawl together afterwards.

Registration and contact

To help us plan better, please complete the registration form for your attendance via the following survey:
https://www.umfrageonline.com/c/hibxuduc

Meeting point: ThULB foyer

Don’t forget Thoska!

After the more formal part of the morning, we’ll carry on together in the afternoon: from 1.45 pm, your mentors will be waiting for you at the entrance to the university canteen on Ernst-Abbe-Platz. During a relaxed guided tour of the city, you’ll get to know one another and explore the most important buildings relevant to your studies together.

for students on the BA in Economics and Business Administration—Focus: Business Analytics, taking the subject as a minor

Venue to be confirmed

In the degree programmes in Computer Science, Applied Computer Science and Mathematics, you can choose a minor or an applied subject.

At our ‘speed-dating’ session on potential minor subjects, we’ll be happy to help you make your decision

for Bachelor’s, teacher training and Master’s students

This final meal at the university canteen isn’t just for preparation for our night out at the bar, but also to show us what the evening kitchen is like.

Meeting point: At the Pulverturm (Johannistor)

for Bachelor’s, teacher training and Master’s students

Meeting point: Ernst-Abbe-Platz, in front of the university canteen

It’s going to be lovely. We’re still working out the details. They’ll be announced on 7 October.

for Bachelor’s, teacher training and Master’s students

To round off the first week, we’d like to take you to one or two bars and enjoy a relaxed evening.

The Faculty of Physics and Astronomy welcomes its prospective students to the Bachelor’s and Teacher Training programmes in Physics.

Part 1: Welcome and introduction to the structure of the degree programme.

You can also find more detailed information on the faculty website.

for students on the M.Sc/M.Ed. programmes in Business Administration, Business Information Systems, Business and Economics Education, and Business Administration for Engineers and Natural Scientists

in good weather: Paradiespark

in bad weather, at the institute

Venue: Seminar room at the Institute of History

Fürstengraben 13

We discuss course|class and examination formats.

The Faculty of Physics and Astronomy welcomes its prospective students to the Bachelor’s and Teacher Training programmes in Physics.

Part 2: Exciting insights into modern laboratories and getting to know the campus

You can also find more detailed information on the faculty website.

for students on the M.Sc./M.Ed. programmes in Business Administration, Business Information Systems, Business and Economics Education, and Business Administration for Engineers and Natural Scientists

You can pay in the (university) canteen using your Thoska card or a bank card. However, you are also welcome to bring your own food.

Do you still have any questions after the first few days, or have you come across something in your study plan that’s leaving you feeling unsure? Then come along to the second set of office hours! Here, you can get in touch with the relevant teaching staff again, clarify any questions about your degree programme and get advice on planning your first semester. Even if you weren’t able to attend the first set of office hours, you’re very welcome to come along.

1.00 pm | Rear entrance to the ThULB (Bibliotheksweg) – guided tour of the Prehistory and Early History Collection

Depending on interest, we can start the day with lunch together in the (university) canteen at around 12:00. We’ll discuss the details the day before.

At 1.00 pm, you’ll be treated to a fascinating insight into the university’s Prehistory and Early History Collection.

4.00 pm | City centre – Archaeological city tour of Jena
Alternatively on Saturday, 10 October

To round off the day, we’d like to show you the historical side of Jena on an archaeological city tour. If the Friday afternoon slot isn’t convenient for you, we can switch to Saturday. We’ll find a suitable time together during the STET.

In the evening | A relaxed end to the STET

We’ll round off the evening together, depending on how we feel.

To help us plan better, please complete the registration form for your attendance via the following survey:
https://www.umfrageonline.com/c/hibxuduc

We’ll show you which digital tools are important for your studies and help you plan your time table.

Open Q&A session with mentor Eva Maria Gast on academic and organisational matters relating to your degree programme and starting university (e.g. Friedolin, timetable planning).

Meeting point in front of the Institute of History

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Venue to be confirmed

for Bachelor’s, teacher training and Master’s students

All prospective students of the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy are invited to the welcome barbecue in the open-air area.

You can also find more detailed information on the faculty website.

Film night
(Kino am Markt, Markt 5)

Further information will follow on Instagram (fsr.romanistik)

An evening at the bar, and maybe going out to party afterwards (only if you fancy it, of course ;))

Meeting point: Johannistor, by the Pulverturm

The meeting point and time will be announced in due course!

Please feel free to get in touch with the student representatives.

The Faculty of Physics and Astronomy welcomes its prospective students to the Bachelor’s and Teacher Training programmes in Physics.

Part 3: Useful information and tips from experienced students

You can also find more detailed information on the faculty website.

The Faculty of Physics and Astronomy welcomes its prospective students to the Bachelor’s and Teacher Training programmes in Physics.

Part 4: City Rally

You can also find more detailed information on the faculty website.

The meeting point will be announced in due course

Full details in the WhatsApp groups

If you live in Jena, you simply must have been to the Landgrafen! That’s exactly what we’ll be doing with you: together, we’ll go for a walk through the area around the city and enjoy the view over Jena.
We’ll be out and about for about 2 hours – the perfect opportunity to meet new people and have some good chats in a relaxed setting, far away from the stress of uni and time tables ;)
You don’t need any special hiking experience, but there’s a fairly long climb at the start, and there’ll be quite a few steps to climb. Make sure you bring something to drink and wear sturdy shoes.
If the weather forecast is poor, we’ll let you know via Telegram whether the walk is going ahead.

We recommend that you wear walking or trainers, and please feel free to bring water or other drinks and some light snacks.

We are going on a walk to the Fuchsturm with students studying German as a Foreign Language (DaF) and German as a Second Language (DaZ).

The contact persons are student mentors from the German as a Foreign Language (DaF) and German as a Second Language (DaZ) programmes.

Full details in the WhatsApp groups

A social get-together for students on the BA/
MA Indo-European Studies at Jena’s iconic Irish pub.

Meet in front of the pub

The Faculty of Physics and Astronomy welcomes its prospective students.

Optional: a walk in the surrounding area

You can also find more information on the faculty website.

To round off the STET, we’ll all head out of the university together and explore the area around Jena. On a walk organised by the FSR, you’ll have the chance to meet your new fellow students once again in a relaxed atmosphere, get to know Jena and its surroundings, and bring the first week of term to a close together. Whether you’re keen hikers or just fancy spending a Sunday together – come along!

Find out more on Instagram: FSR-Romanistik

The Faculty of Physics and Astronomy welcomes its prospective students.

Optional: A cosy evening with board and card games

You can also find more detailed information on the faculty website.

During the induction session for the internship, students will be allocated to groups, followed by the handover of workstations (10.30 am–12.00 pm).

for students on the BSc in Economics and Business Administration—Focus: Business Analytics, BA in Business and Languages, BA in Economics (minor subject), and the Secondary School Teacher Training Programme – Economics/Law

On 12 October 2026, from 10 am to 12 noon, the Institute of Geography will be presenting itself as part of the STET event in Lecture Theatre 4 on campus. The presentation is designed for all first-year students (teacher training, BSc and MSc) and can also be followed via livestream (see headline).

During the induction session for the internship, students will be allocated to groups, followed by the handover of workstations (1.00–3.00 pm).

A welcome for new students from the Dean of Studies, ThULB, the Alumni Association and the ‘Law"’ student council.

Following the opening event, all first-year students will be assigned to their student mentor groups.

The event will also be livestreamed. You can find the access details for the stream on the faculty website.

Would you like to get an insight from a student’s perspective, or do you still have any questions about the course? Let’s head to the learning workshop together. We’ll meet at the entrance to the Ernst-Abbe-canteen.

Meet your fellow students and kick off your master's programme together!

The Ancient Near Eastern Studies seminar invites all students, particularly first-year students, to a pre-winter semester briefing. As well as an introduction to the courses|classes on offer, there will be an opportunity to discuss any questions regarding your study plans. Afterwards, there will be a guided tour of the Hilprecht Collection followed by lunch together.

Further information and programme

Personalised advisory service on planning your studies for the BA in Communication Science from your tutor, mentors and the FSR.

We’re going for lunch together at the (university) canteen on Ernst-Abbe-Platz. Please bring your Thoska with you.

Once the initial allocation of places has been made, there will be an opportunity here for further enquiries and to resolve any issues

Information on the degree programme, how it is organised (including timetable planning) and the IT systems.

Rooms to be announced by the student mentors.

Personalised advisory service on planning your studies for the MA in Political Communication from your tutor, mentors and the FSR

Getting to know each other & joining the WhatsApp groups
(please bring your own cup)

Fancy getting to know your fellow students whilst discovering the best spots in Jena? Then come along to our city treasure hunt. Feel free to bring some drinks!

The city tour takes place after the welcome session. And the freshers’ goody bags will be handed out!!!

Starting point: Philosophenweg Garden

Venue to be confirmed

Programmes of the student representatives for "Law".

Further information is available from your student mentors.

We at KuFi-Studies are represented by a KuFi student council (FSR), which meets once a week to discuss key issues. These include, for example, the start-of-term party or the freshers’ week.

We’d like to invite you to take a look behind the scenes and learn more about how the university works. Who knows, you might even fancy getting involved :)

(The room may still change)

Biology, biochemistry, History of Natural Sciences: Meeting point: Rasenmühleninsel, Paradiespark

Nutritional Sciences: Meeting point: Holzmarkt

Time: in the evening

Venue: Tillis Spielecafe

Venue: Seminar room at the Institute of History

for students on the B.Sc. in Economics and Business Administration—Focus: Business Analytics, B.A. in Business and Languages, B.A. in Economics and Business Administration—Focus: Business Analytics (as a supplementary subject), and the Teacher Training Programme for Upper Secondary Schools – Economics/Law

Any questions about your time table? Do pop in – we’ll be happy to help.

The programme includes:

• Introduction to the Law & Language Centre
• A welcome from the faculty’s decentralised equality team
• Introduction to the student university groups Paralegal e.V., Refugee Law Clinic e.V. and Elsa Jena e.V.

The event will also be livestreamed. You can find the access details for the stream on the faculty website.

We’ll be introducing you to various university societies and projects that tie in directly with the IPK curriculum. (Slides will be made available online)

• 11:00–12:00 in Lecture Hall 4 (Carl-Zeiß-Straße 3, in German and English)
• Ask specific questions about how to use the Friedolin campus management system. For questions specific to your degree programme, please contact the academic advising office.

Do you have any questions? Did you not get the seminars you wanted when places were allocated?

Please feel free to come and see us, and let’s see how we can still help you.

Venue: Seminar room at the Institute of History

Information on the degree programme, how it is organised (including timetable planning) and the IT systems.

Rooms to be announced by the student mentors.

The campus tour is organised by the IPK mentors. First-year DaF/DaZ students are warmly invited to attend.

Meeting point in front of the Institute of History

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We’ll show you the key places on campus and let you in on where to find the loveliest spots that make everyday university life a bit more enjoyable.

Jena has lots of lovely walking trails; we’d like to show you a highlight involving the Fuchsturm.

Come along, and bring some snacks and plenty to drink. (And, of course, weatherproof clothing ;))

The meeting point will be announced in due course

Beer ball tournament with other FSRs at Paradiespark

Meeting point: Shawaland

Programmes of the "Law" student representatives.

Further information is available from your student mentors.

To round off our freshers’ week, we’d like to have another picnic with you all. We’ll bring blankets and a few drinks to liven things up, and you can bring along a bit of food to share.

We’ve also got a Viking chess set that’s just waiting to be played with.

We’ll meet on the large lawn by the glasshouse in Paradiespark, between the River Saale and the Skatpark. It’ll be an open-ended event :)

Venue to be announced.

A relaxed evening with snacks and good cheer. Feel free to bring along your favourite games.

A welcome from the Office of the Dean for Student Affairs|Dean for Student Affairs Office of the Faculty of Medicine, the Dentistry student representatives and the Dentistry Programme Representative

You can find the detailed STET programme on the website of the Office of the Dean for Student Affairs|Dean for Student Affairs Office at the Faculty of Medicine (see link in the title).

Further information is available from your student mentors.

for students on the B.Sc. in Economics and Business Administration—Focus: Business Analytics, B.A. in Business and Languages, B.A. in Economics and Business Administration—Focus: Business Analytics (as a supplementary subject), and the Teacher Training Programme for Upper Secondary Schools – Economics/Law

Don’t forget Thoska!

Meeting point: Erst-Abbe university canteen

A welcome from the Office of the Dean for Student Affairs|Dean for Student Affairs Office of the Faculty of Medicine, the student representatives for Dentistry and the representative for the Faculty of Medicine

You can find the detailed STET programme on the website of the Office of the Dean for Student Affairs|Dean for Student Affairs Office of the Faculty of Medicine (see link in the title).

Welcome breakfast for all first-year students and anyone interested

Meet in front of the entrance to the Ernst-Abbe university canteen

Introduction to the seminar and the teaching staff, timetable planning and troubleshooting with Friedolin.

Followed by: a visit to the university canteen, meeting point: Schlossgasse 1 (canteen in the main university building), followed by a guided tour of the university’s main buildings.

Information about your degree programme, how it is organised (including timetable planning) and the IT systems. A tour of the city and the campus.

You can obtain information about rooms from your mentors.

Get to know your fellow students by trying out some basic methods in practice. This will not only give you an insight into your studies, but also help you develop teamwork skills.

What tools does the university provide? Wi-Fi? A VPN client? A ThuLB login?

Meeting point: Fürstengraben 11

We’re going to the university canteen for lunch together.

Were you unable to attend on 8 October 2026? If so, this is your chance to catch up on the key information and practical advice regarding the supplementary subject programme and to get to know your mentors.

Venue: Seminar room at the Institute of History

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That’s the highlight!

You can obtain information about the meeting point and the start time from your student mentors.

After we’ve all met up at the entrance to the university canteen, we’ll head over to Café Immergrün at 3 pm. From 3.30 pm, you can look forward to a relaxed Q&A session with plenty of opportunity for open questions, one-to-one chats and a casual chat with the mentors and the Student Advisory Service.

Welcome and information session for all master's degree programmes in the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science.

Bilingual programme

Venue to be confirmed

Open-ended... ;-)

Master's degree programmes:
Evolution Ecology and Systematics;
Microbiology;
Molecular Life Sciences;
Biochemistry;
History of Natural Sciences

A barbecue get-together in the institute’s garden, with drinks and vegan barbecue specialities

Games night, pub crawl, meal out, etc. Meeting point: Zwätzengasse 4, by the entrance

Find out about the free cultural activities on offer for students and come along to the cinema! On Monday, we’ll vote together on which film we want to watch – then we’ll collect the tickets together. More information will follow during the induction week via the WhatsApp group.

Don’t forget Thoska!

Introductory lecture by the Institutes of Anatomy I and Anatomy II

The Market of Opportunities (MdM) is aimed at all students who wish to get involved alongside their studies or who would like to find out about the various opportunities on offer and get an overview. After all, alongside studying at the University of Jena, learning and sitting examinations, there is plenty more to discover.

Discover the wide range of university societies, campus media, clubs and organisations at the FSU, in the city of Jena and across Thuringia.

Introductory lecture by the Institutes of Anatomy I and Anatomy II

ThulB guided tour

Meeting point: ThULB foyer

You can obtain information about the meeting point from your student mentors.

The walk is being organised by the IPK mentors. First-year DaF/DaZ students are warmly invited to join us.

Would you like to get to know Jena even better? We’ll go on a short walk to the Perücken bushes together with students from the IWK and DaF/DaZ courses.

The walk is a maximum of 10
km; please bring your own food and drink.

(+ Hand out any remaining freshers’ bags)

The meeting point will be announced in due course

Open-ended... ;-)

Seminar Rooms 221 and 223 (Carl-Zeiß-Straße 3)

A get-together, pizza & bring your questions if you have any

The pub crawl is organised by the IPK mentors. First-year DaF/DaZ students are warmly invited.

Alongside the Master’s students and students of German as a Foreign Language (DaF) and German as a Second Language (DaZ), we also need to explore life after university.

We’ll announce the exact meeting point in good time via the WhatsApp group.

Meeting point: Trinkstube (Neugasse 7)

The Faculty of Medicine’s introductory information session on digital teaching will take place in person in the Eichplatz lecture theatre, with a simultaneous Zoom broadcast.

The information session ‘Introduction to the Faculty of Medicine’s Lecturer-Student Information System’ will take place in person in the Eichplatz lecture theatre, with a simultaneous Zoom broadcast.

Get to know your fellow students by trying out some basic methods in practice. This will not only give you an insight into your studies, but also help you develop teamwork skills.

Paradiespark Rasenmühleninsel:

A relaxed get-together + questions about university life. Group activities: Spikeball, Viking chess, Frisbee

Play games at Paradiespark.
Feel free to bring blankets, games and a cheerful attitude

Bring along a little something from your favourite place.

Whether it’s through snacks, little souvenirs, photos or a story. Together, we’ll create an evening full of colourful memories in the park (or on Semmelweisstr. if it rains).

We’ll meet either on Rasenmühleninsel or at Paradiespark (in bad weather: Semmelweisstr. 12, SR 3.04)