Welcome Days

arriving together, discovering Jena, meeting new people

International students Welcome Days Uni Jena Sept. 2017 Botanical Garden

Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)

Welcome to Jena – meet new people and get started together!

Logo Thuringia is open to the world

Graphic: Intitiative thueringen-weltoffen.de

A diverse programme offers all new students many opportunities to get to know other students, the city and the University of Jena.

It is organised by the International Office in close cooperation with many student groups and other institutions and is open to all students.

Programme of the Welcome Days: 15 September - 31 October 2025

All events are included in the events calendar(steadily updated).

Please notice:
You may filter all events offered as part of the Welcome Days. Depending on the format, events may be cancelled or rebooked at the last minute. We ask for your understanding.
Registration is necessary for some events. Please contact the organisers of the events directly via the linked email address or website.

Coming events:

Together in Jena: 50km around Jena
20 Sept 2025
6 s.t. ·
- Interkulturelle Veranstaltung/intercultural event
- Studierendengruppe/student group
- Willkommenstage/Welcome Days
We're hiking around Jena.
- presence
- public
ThULB: Online Introduction (German)
24 Sept 2025
14 s.t. ·
- Willkommenstage/Welcome Days
- Workshop/Vortrag/lecture
Online event for new students
- online
- public
- barrier-free
- Subject to registration
WelcomeCafé at the International Centre
29 Sept—17 Oct 2025
- Willkommenstage/Welcome Days
Informations about study start for international students
- presence
- public
- barrier-free
WelcomeCafé: study organisation (regular studies)
29 Sept 2025
15:30 ·
- Willkommenstage/Welcome Days
- Workshop/Vortrag/lecture
First steps and advice on building a timetable and everyday student life, learning culture, how to communicate at university and where to get help
- presence
- public
- barrier-free
WelcomeCafé: Residence permit / Visa
30 Sept 2025
15:30 ·
- Willkommenstage/Welcome Days
Information event for international students
- presence
- public
- barrier-free
WelcomeCafé: Welcome to Jena – Leisure tips
1 Oct 2025
15:30 ·
- Willkommenstage/Welcome Days
Information event for new students: A short ‘survival training’ for everyday life in Jena
- presence
Intercultural get together: Volleyball
2 Oct 2025
15:00 ·
- Interkulturelle Veranstaltung/intercultural event
- Studierendengruppe/student group
- Willkommenstage/Welcome Days
organized by students
- presence
- public
WelcomeCafé: Search for a room (Living)
2 Oct 2025
15:30 ·
- Willkommenstage/Welcome Days
Information event for international students
- presence
- public
- barrier-free
Together in Jena: City Tour Jena
3 Oct 2025
14 s.t. ·
- Interkulturelle Veranstaltung/intercultural event
- Studierendengruppe/student group
- Willkommenstage/Welcome Days
Come along on a trip trough Jena!
- presence
- public

All events

Notice

Have you got any questions about the programme?
Please contact us: welcomedays@uni-jena.de

WelcomeCafé at the International Centre
29 September - 17 October 2025 / Mon-Fri 3-5 p.m.

The Welcome Café always takes place during the Welcome Days. It is organised by international students and is aimed at new (international) students. At the WelcomeCafé, you can meet other new students and get tips on studying and living in Jena. Our workshops provide information on the topics of finding accommodation, visa application, study organization and much more. The WelcomeCafé team helps new students wit their questions about the enrolment.

Opening hours: 29 September - 17 October 2025 (except 3 October) / Mon-Fri 3-5 p.m.

Please also note these and many other events in the calendar.

You will find the International Centre (in the “Haus auf der Mauer”) here:
Johannisplatz 26, 07743 Jena