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All about student life

What else is there in Jena to do?
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Your options in Jena

Studying does not just consist of lectures, seminars, poring over books, acquiring knowledge, and examinations. It is also a formative time of life, which is important for your development and offers the chance to make contacts, find friends for life, and gain new perspectives. 

On the following pages, you will find information about student life, which can help you to master your studies outside of the seminar rooms.

Jena
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Jena
...is a wonderful, active student city, surrounded by picturesque limestone rocks, which are perfect for hiking and climbing.
Street in Jena
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Housing
Room in a shared flat or your own flat? Housing options
Money
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Funding
Studying means costs, too. Find out more about various funding options.
Badminton-bats on the gras
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Free time
Cinema, pubs, Kulturarena, kayaking – Jena offers a whole range of leisure activities.
Jena - a paradise for students
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International students
Special offers for international students
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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