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Intercultural campus life

Meeting people and discovering Jena & its region
Ein Pulk Studierende läuft lachend bei Sonnenschein die Prinzessinnenwiese hinunter
Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)

Current Events

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    Final semester grant: information for international students in their penultimate semester
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    Consultation hour on the application (application deadline 28/02/2025)

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    Recruiting Insider Tips
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    Talk in presence

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    Open consultation hour for students
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    Career Point's Information Service

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More intercultural events can be found at the International CentreExternal link

International Centre

There is a variety of intercultural groups at the University and in Jena, such as the Erasmus Student Network External linkin the International CentreExternal link. They organize parties, excursions and trips, visits to the theatre and to museums, international nights, concerts and movie nights, as well as language courses and regular get-togethers. 

You may use the facilities of the International CentreExternal link for free, booking rooms for your activities is easy.

International Centre with city map

Collage: Internationales Büro (Universität Jena)

Intercultural Meet-up

Mug of the International Office at the International Centre

Image: Sabine Müller/Universität Jena

Once a month during the lecture period, we meet in the International Centre for an informal get-together. Everyone is welcome to this open meeting. A member of the WelcomeCafé team organises the meeting and prepares a topic, for example:

  • Intercultural exchange: what is "culture"? How do you live and study in an intercultural environment?
  • Celebrations, holidays, traditions in Germany and other countries
  • Language tandem matching
  • Your topics - write to us at: incoming@uni-jena.de 

Dates: see calendar (keyword: Intercultural Meet-up)

Meeting people and finding new friends

Students in the canteen's garden

Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)

The Fachschaftsrat (FSR), the student representative body in each institute or faculty organizes meet & greet events for new students, semester parties, regulars' tables and much more. You may find their contact information on the institute or faculty website.

In clubs, theatre groups, choirs and the University Sports new members are welcome at any time. Please find the contact information of the various student groups and a list of activities  here. Just come along! 

You may also form your own informal study groups with peer students to do your homework or prepare for exams. If you are looking for space, use the International CentreExternal link rooms!

Café international of the Studierendenwerk Thüringen

Logo of the Café International Jena

Graphic: Studierendenwerk Thüringen

Another Café? Yes – this one is located in Jena, Weimar and Erfurt, at each university.

The Studierendenwerk Thüringen and students organize intercultural events in Jena, Erfurt and Weimar. Famous are the Intercultural Evenings when students present their home countries and cultures.

Learn moreExternal link

If you want to take part or present your country and culture to others, contact the International Scouts of the Studierendenwerk.

Discovering Jena and its region together

students in front of the Hanfried statue

Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)

You want to get a City tour of Jena for free? Well, we have created a City Rallye on Actionbound! Just click hereExternal link and try it out! You will get the chance to get to know the City and its history!
Also available in GermanExternal link and FrenchExternal link!

A boring weekend lies ahead of you? Then make use of our tips:

It is worth exploring the Jena region and Thuringia. Many places are accesible with your thoska (or by bike). Here are our favourites:

Workshops/e-workshops

materials for workshops

Image: Britta Salheiser (Universität Jena)

In workshops/e-workshops*, the International Office provides information about important aspects of student life in Germany and Jena:

  • accommodation search
  • applying for a residence permit
  • organizing your studies
  • studying healthily/German health system
  • intercultural training

The next workshops will be offered as part of the Welcome Days. and can be found in the calendar.

*Please note the e-learning information.

Further information

Please do not miss out on the workshops and events offered by the Career PointExternal link and the information on Studying Abroad.

Please be aware when taking part in digital events

The Friedrich Schiller University Jena processes personal data in connection with the implementation of telephone conferences, online meetings, video conferences using the service provider "Zoom". Before you join the video chat, please read our data protection noticepdf, 340 kb · de.

Please use a name when taking part. Please switch off your microphone and camera when entering the virtual room. In the interest of optimal communication and a friendly atmosphere, please pay attention to the common rules (e.g. muting, requesting to speak after raising your hand). Thank you.

Financial support for intercultural events

The International Office wishes to help students groups with the financing and organization of intercultural, inclusive and informative cultural events. Please contact Dr Britta Salheiser, Team International Students of the International Office.