Discovery Days: Get a taste for studying!

Discover the University of Jena through a range of events for groups and individuals!

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Want to get a taste of university life? It couldn’t be easier!

Finding the right degree programme can be a long process. It’s worth taking advantage of various events and services to get more information about studying. Our Discovery Days are a highly practical way to get a feel for university life.

What are Discovery Days?

Students during the lecture
Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)

Come and see what it’s like to be a student for a day or two – listen in on lectures, attend seminars and talk to our teaching staff and students. That’s exactly what our Discovery Days are about! You will gain an insight into the content of a degree subject, our teaching and of course the lecture theatres at the University of Jena. This can help you make a decision, for example if you have several subjects to choose from or if you would like to get an idea of the content covered in a certain subject – or it can help you nail down a choice of subject.

Who can take part in Discovery Days?

Im Prinzip jeder, der Interesse an einem Studium hat! Lehrende können unser Angebot nutzen, um mit Ihrer Schulklasse gemeinsam die Universität Jena kennenzulernen. Es ist aber auch kein Problem, auf eigene Faust nach vorheriger Anmeldung das kostenfreie Angebot zu nutzen: Dieses steht ebenfalls einzelnen Studieninteressierten oder anderen Kleingruppen zur Verfügung.

Which courses can I attend?

You can select any of the courses listed in our schedule of classes for pupilsExternal link. You will have to register with us before attending the relevant courses. Unfortunately, you cannot attend any courses that are not included in our Discovery Days. You can only attend courses during lecture periods and after registering for our Discovery Days:

Summer semester 2024: 07.04.2025 - 11.07.2025
Winter semester 2025: 13.10.2025 - 06.02.2026

What other offers are there for groups and school classes?

Presentation: We will be happy to inform you about our range of degree programmes and how school leavers can study at our University (application, admission and enrolment). We also offer plenty of tips for new students to make a successful start to their studies. If your pupils already have any specific questions, please feel free to send them to us in advance.
Campus tour: How does it feel to study in Jena and what is everyday life like for students? Come and explore our campus at Ernst-Ebbe-Platz. Many other University buildings are also located in the city centre.
Canteen visit: In cooperation with the Studierendenwerk ThüringenExternal link, we offer groups of visitors the opportunity to check out our canteen at Ernst-Abbe-Platz. Prospective students are given a permit to buy lunch (student prices with total invoice). Here you can find the canteen menuExternal link.
Library services: The Thuringian University and State Library (ThULB)External link is responsible for providing the University of Jena with information and literature. Over 58,000 users have access not only to numerous forms of traditional media (e.g. books and magazines), but also to a wide range of full texts and electronic resources such as e-books, e-journals and databases. Presentations can also be organized for groups of up to 50 pupils. You can also use our digital services de.

Letters University of Jena
Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)

How can I register?

Simply use our Discovery Days registration form (for individuals de or for group visits de). We will then provide you with further information about dates and contacts. Please register for our Discovery Days at least 3 weeks before your requested date using the form provided.

You can find out how to register for our Discovery Days and find suitable courses in this short video (in German).

Preview image: Sophie Bartholome · Video: Cora Henßge

Register now for our Discovery Days!

Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)

Registration form for individualsde If you are a prospective student, you can learn more about the content of certain degree subjects in our lecture theatres. Please select courses from the schedule of classes and register for our Discovery Days using the form provided.
Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)

Registration form for groups and school classesde Would you like to explore our University together with a school class or another group of prospective students? No problem! We look forward to welcoming you. The Central Student Advisory Service will be happy to present our range of degree programmes and provide more information on how school leavers can study at our University (application, admission and enrolment). We also offer plenty of tips for new students to make a successful start to their studies.