Three researchers are discussing in the laboratory, on the work surface there are several petri dishes and glass flasks with green algae.
Cluster of Excellence 'Balance of the Microverse'
Three researchers are discussing in the laboratory, on the work surface there are several petri dishes and glass flasks with green algae.
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Friedrich Schiller University Jena

The University of Jena supports the »Weltoffenes Thüringen« initiative.

The University of Jena supports the »Weltoffenes Thüringen«External link initiative.

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Friedrich Schiller University Jena is a long-standing and research-oriented university offering a broad range of subjects. Its cutting-edge research focuses on three profile areas: Light – Life – Liberty. The University also boasts a dense collaborative network including external research institutions, research-driven companies, and renown cultural institutions. With almost 18,000 students and more than 8,600 employees, the University significantly shapes the character of Jena as a cosmopolitan and forward-thinking city.

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    Guided tour at the Ernst-Haeckel-Haus
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    Tuesday, 28 January 2025, 4:30-5:30 p.m. (max. 12 persons)​

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    PhD and Postdoc Day 2025
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    The day to catch up on important subjects and offers for your research at University of Jena

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    Final semester grant: information for international students in their penultimate semester
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Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Universitätshauptgebäude
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

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Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
07737 Jena