Romance Studies - Romanian

Study information
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Key facts
Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Supplement to degree
major in a multi-subject bachelor’s programme
Admission restriction
without admission restriction (without NC)
Duration
6 Semesters
Credits/ECTS
120
Teaching language
German
Tuition fee
None
Semester contribution
€ 305,05
Start of studies
Winter semester
Part-time possible
Yes
Institutions
Faculty of Arts
Institute of Romance Studies
Application & Deadlines

Programme content

Romanian Studies »Romanian Studies« is the academic study of the Romanian language, literature, history, politics, society and culture in the broadest sense. Students of this subject familiarise themselves not only with Romania and the Republic of Moldova, but also with the Romanian minorities in Ukraine, Hungary and Serbia, as well as with the Balkan-Romanian minorities in Greece, Albania and Macedonia. In addition, attention is also paid to the more than one million Romanians in Germany who live and work here.

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Structure

Multi-subject bachelor’s programme

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The Bachelor's degree is the first professional qualification. The standard period of study|regular programme length is six semesters in total, during which various types of courses (e.g. seminars, lectures or tutorials) are offered for the individual modules.

A multiple Bachelor's degree consists of a major subject with 120 credit points (abbreviation: LP / 1 LP = 30 hours of attendance, preparation and follow-up work|follow-up activity, study and assessed coursework and examinations) and a supplementary subject with 60 LP.

Field trips|study trips and internships round off your studies, give you an initial insight into typical professional fields and provide you with contacts in the world of work.

The degree programme comprises five specialist modules (50 CP) and 30 CP of language practice. The introductory modules (20 CP) familiarise you with Romanian history and current social challenges, as well as linguistics and literary history. In the advanced modules (30 CP), you will delve deeper into questions of society, culture, literature or linguistics. Within the advanced modules, you can set your own personal focus through your choice of courses.

In language practice, you will be individually advised and graded and prove|to register for|to take language exercises that are appropriate for your starting level. If you start the Bachelor's degree programme without previous knowledge, you will reach at least level B1 at the end of the programme; with previous knowledge, you can reach level C1/C2. As part of the subject-specific qualifications (FSQ), you have the opportunity to acquire language skills in another Romance language. The acquisition of the basics of a Southeast European language is also expressly desired.

How might your degree programme shape up?

The following table shows you an example of a possible programme structure in the major subject:

Modules 1st semester 2nd semester 3rd semester 4th semester 5th semester 6th semester
Language practice 30 CP

Introduction

(Regional Studies, History)		 10 CP          
Introduction (Linguistics,
literary history)		   10 CP        
Advanced modules     30 CP
General and subject-specific key qualifications 20 CP  
Internship         10 CP  
Bachelor's dissertation          

10 CP

Abbreviation: CP = credit points

You can find more detailed information in the module catalogue for the degree programmeExternal link.

Why study in Jena?

  • The only professorship for Romanian in Germany: Jena is home to the only professorship in Germany dedicated exclusively to Romanian. We can therefore offer a comparatively high number of courses.
  • Familiar atmosphere and individual support: We work in small groups and can guarantee very good, personalised support for students.
  • Open, non-schooled degree programme: Romanian Studies students in Jena experience a broad and open degree programme. This allows you to set your individual focus in cultural studies, linguistics or literary studies through your choice of courses.
  • Interdisciplinary: Every year we offer courses in cooperation with other disciplines (Eastern European History, Ethnology, Social Work). Thinking outside the box is also part of everyday life in Romanian Studies outside of these co-operations. Romanian Studies students are never alone: in most events they meet and complement each other with students from the subjects "South-Eastern European Studies" and "Business and Languages".
  • Unlimited possibilities: Experience internationality! The university attracts students and academics from all over the world with attractive conditions and characterises Jena as a future-oriented and cosmopolitan city - these are ideal requirements for prospective international studentsmp4, 57 mb · de.
  • Adventures abroad: You can easily fulfil your dream of a semester abroadExternal link. As part of the "Erasmus+" programme, you have the opportunity to study and/or do an internship in Romania. The Institute of Romance Studies maintains contacts with several partner universities in Romania (București, Cluj-Napoca, Iași, Timișoara).

What can you do after your studies?

Career opportunities:

Your career prospects are varied. Your fields of activity can be found in

  • companies
  • foundations
  • libraries
  • publishing houses
  • in human resources
  • in social work
  • in tourism.

Postgraduate master’s programmes at our University

  1. Education ‐ Culture ‐ Anthropology Master of Arts
    • Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences
  2. Literary Translation in Theory and Practice Master of Arts
    • Faculty of Arts
  3. Literature - Art - Culture Master of Arts
    • Faculty of Arts
  4. Romance Cultures in the Modern World Master of Arts
    • Faculty of Arts
  5. Southeast European Studies Master of Arts
    • Faculty of Arts
All degree programmes

Downloads and links for the degree programme

What are we looking for in prospective students?

You should be interested in the Romance language and culture, enjoy working with language and literature and see texts as a challenge.

Admission requirements

  • University entrance qualification

    A university entrance qualification, such as a general secondary school leaving certificate, is required for admission onto the study programme.

    More information on university entrance qualifications can be found here.

  • Language requirements

    No knowledge of Romanian is required to start the course. If you already have language skills, please contact the student advisory service before starting your studies.

    Basic knowledge of Latin (should be caught up on in the first year of study); the university's Language Center offers a “Latin for Romance Studies” course

    Knowledge of another foreign language. Proof by the time of registration for the Bachelor's thesis at the latest.

Contacts

Academic Advisory Service - Dr. Victoria Popovici

Room 424
Ernst-Abbe-Platz 8
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Academic Office for Student Affairs and Examinations (ASPA)

Bachstraße 18k
07743 Jena

Telephone hours:
Mondays and Fridays (9:00 – 11:00)
Wednesdays (13:00 – 15:00)

The ASPA is primarily responsible for students in the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, and the Faculty of Theology.

Postal address:
Akademisches Studien- und Prüfungsamt
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena

Central Student Advisory Service

University Main Building / SSZ
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Office hours:
We offer consultations in person, by telephone, and via Zoom. You can make an appointment by calling us on +49 3641 9-411111 (Mondays to Fridays from 9:00 to 11:00) or outside these office hours on +49 3641 9-411200. You can also use our remote help desk.

Consultation hours:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (9:00 to 12:20), Tuesdays (14:00 to 18:00), and Wednesdays and Thursdays (14:00 to 16:00).

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Student Service Centre

University Main Building, Room E065
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Opening hours:
ATTENTION:
In the period 11.08.-12.09.2025, the information desk is open for very urgent personal matters on Monday 10 am - 12 noon and Thursday 1 pm - 3 pm.
The information desk will be closed on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday!
Please use the ServiceDesk for your concerns. Thank you very much.

Information Desk (UHG; Room E0.65) - outside the above-mentioned period:

Mondays (10:00 – 12:00)
Tuesdays (13:00 – 15:00)
Wednesdays (10:00 – 12:00)
Thursdays (13:00 – 15:00)
Fridays (10:00 – 12:00)

You can also use our remote help desk at
www.uni-jena.de/service-ssz
or send us your enquiries by post.

Telephone hours:
Mondays to Fridays
(9:00 – 11:00)

Postal address:
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
Studierenden-Service-Zentrum
07737 Jena

International Office - International students

University Main Building
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link