Maternity leave
A different kind of early-career researchers
Mother and child hands
Since 1 January 2018, the Maternity Protection Act (Mutterschutzgesetz, MuSchG) also applies to students. In particular, this means specific features regarding pregnant or nursing students. Female students should report their pregnancy so that the institution of higher education is able to take wide-ranging measures for the mother-to-be and for her (unborn) child.
Generally, the maternity leave periods before and after the birth apply after the notification. This is also essential for a prohibition of performance during these periods. With few exceptions, students can waive these periods (also regarding particular coursework/examination) and may complete their coursework or take examinations. However, they must submit formal declarations which may be also revoked at any time with future effect.
If you need further information on the formalities, please contact the Student Data Administration . We will then provide additional materials and forms.
- Allgemeine Informationen zum Mutterschutz für Studentinnenpdf, 260 kb · de
- Ergänzende Informationen zum Mutterschutz für Studentinnenpdf, 96 kb · de
- Erklärung zum Verzicht auf die Mutterschutzfristpdf, 171 kb · de
- Merkblatt Prüfungen im studentischen Mutterschutzpdf, 146 kb · de
- Mitteilung über die Schwangerschaft bzw. Geburtpdf, 267 kb · de
- Widerruf der Erklärung zum Verzicht auf die Mutterschutzfristpdf, 218 kb · de
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University Main Building, Room E065
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena
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You can also use our remote help desk at
www.uni-jena.de/service-ssz
or send us your enquiries by post.
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Mondays to Fridays
(9:00 – 11:00)
Postal address:
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
Studierenden-Service-Zentrum
07737 Jena