Slavonic Studies—Southern Slavonic Studies

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 Slavic Studies and Caucasus Studies
Application & Deadlines

Programme content

The Slavonic Languages and Literatures and Cultures degree programme provides you with a sound basic knowledge and skills relating to the language, literature and culture of the respective Slavic countries in their historical and contemporary manifestations. In the supplementary subject of South Slavic Studies, you can choose between Bulgarian and Serbian/Croatian; in the major subject of South Slavic Studies, Russian is added as a second language. Special emphasis is placed on cultural studies and interdisciplinary issues and methods. In Jena, you can also study Slavonic Studies-Eastern Slavonic Studies with a focus on Eastern Slavonic Studies (core or supplementary subject) or Western Slavonic Studies (supplementary subject).

Structure

Multi-subject bachelor’s programme

Picture: Sophie Bartholome

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 forms of courses (e.g. seminars, lectures or tutorials) are offered for the individual modules.

A multi-subject 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, coursework and examinations) and a supplementary subject with 60 LP.

The core and supplementary subjects of Slavic Studies (East, South and West Slavic Studies) cannot be combined with each other.

Why study in Jena?

  • The degree programme offers the opportunity to combine philological and practical focuses. Jena Slavic Studies presents itself as a medium-sized subject that exemplifies the whole of Slavia and is differentiated according to language, literature or region. This results in a variety of points of contact with other subjects.
  • Internationally recognised special features of the Jena South Slavic Studies focus are its Balkanological and cultural studies profile and the interdisciplinary cooperation within the framework of South-Eastern European Studies.
  • First-year students with no previous knowledge of Russian are given the opportunity to take part in special practical language exercises (pre-semester preparatory course) before the start of their first semester.
  • The University of Jena maintains numerous contacts with partner universities in Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe, where it is possible to stay abroad.

What can you do after your studies?

Career opportunities:

In combination with core or supplementary subjects such as Intercultural Business Communication, Political Science, Law, German Studies, Communication Science, Intercultural Music and Event Management, etc., there are a wide range of career opportunities:

  • in the reconstruction of the Balkan region
  • in facility|institution|(structural) units and organisations that deal with the respective countries
  • in internationally active companies
  • in the press and publishing industry
  • in tourism
  • in translation agencies
  • in adult education
  • in radio and television editorial offices

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. Slavonic Languages, Literatures, and Cultures 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 have a particular interest in the Southeast European region. Relevant language skills are an advantage for the programme; however, they are not a requirement for admission to the programme.

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

    Russian or another Slavic language (depending on specialization) and a non-Slavic foreign language; proof by the time of registration for the Bachelor's thesis at the latest

Contacts

Academic Advisory Service - Prof. Dr. Thede Kahl

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

Academic Advisory Service - Gergana Börger

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

Opening hours:
nach Vereinbarung per Mail

Academic Advisory Service - Milica Sabo

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

Opening hours:
nach Vereinbarung per Mail

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

Student Council for Slavonic Studies

Room 302
Ernst-Abbe-Platz 8
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

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