- Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Slavonic Studies—Southern Slavonic Studies
Study information
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Key facts
- Degree
- Bachelor of Arts
- Supplement to degree
- minor in a multi-subject bachelor’s programme
- Admission restriction
- without admission restriction (without NC)
- Duration
- 6 Semesters
- Credits/ECTS
- 60
- 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
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 BartholomeThe 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 major subjects such as Political Science, German Studies de or Communication Science, there are a wide range of career opportunities, for example:
- in the reconstruction of the Balkan region,
- in facilities|institutions|(structural) units dealing with the respective countries
- in internationally active companies,
- in the press and publishing industry,
- in tourism,
- in translation agencies,
- in adult education and
- in radio and television editorial offices.
Downloads and links for the degree programme
What are we looking for in prospective students?
- Special interest in the south-east European area
- Relevant language skills are an advantage, but are not a prerequisite for admission
Admission requirements
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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.
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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
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Academic Advisory Service - Gergana Börger
Ernst-Abbe-Platz 8
07743 Jena
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Opening hours:
nach Vereinbarung per Mail
Academic Advisory Service - Milica Sabo
Ernst-Abbe-Platz 8
07743 Jena
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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
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Central Student Advisory Service
University Main Building / SSZ
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena
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Office hours:
The Central Student Advisory Service will be closed from 22 December 2025 to 2 January 2026. We will be happy to assist you again from 5 January 2026!
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
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Opening hours:
Information Desk (UHG; Room E0.65)
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
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