Free time
Cinema, pubs, Kulturarena, kayaking – Jena offers a whole range of leisure activities.
Badminton-bats on the gras
Discover the free time activity which fits you the best
A »student life« is rarely spent just in the lecture halls, seminars, or at the library. The university city of Jena offers a multifaceted range of activities – whether sports, pub crawling, activities in nature, or those for culture enthusiasts. For insider tips on nightlife, the best spots, and green oases, please visit the Studentenparadies Jena website.
If you already know a little more about what you want to do in your free time or want to find out more about what the University has to offer, take a look at one of 80 student university groups. Whether as a campus radio editor, singing in the student choir, or taking part in a debating club — you can find almost any leisure activities and social commitment you can think of.
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For sports enthusiasts
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In the city of optics, sports are a top priority. You can find the ideal balance to your studies and meet new people on the Saale river, in the heights of the Kernberge hills, in Paradies Park, or at one of the countless University sports courses.
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For culture enthusiasts
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Jena also has a rich cultural life, too. One of the highlights among Jena’s festivals is the University’s »Sommerfest« de. At the end of June, the area around the botanical garden de becomes a place to walk and dance, to experience various musicians, and a fascinating laser show.
An overview of Jena’s art and culture scene can be found here.
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For lovers of the outdoors
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It is not just about culture. Jena’s scenery and surroundings have a lot to offer. You can relax in Paradies Park after a long day at the university. In summer, it is ideal for jogging and barbecuing—in the middle of Jena. If you like beautiful, but very close trips, you might also visit the Botanical Garden de and Schiller’s Garden House.
Jena is surrounded by nature. All around there are limestone rocks, perfect for hiking and climbing. A stone’s throw away and you can be in a kayak on the Saale river, standing in the middle of the forest, or on a mountain biking at one of the Jena’s hills.
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For night revellers
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Jena offers bars, pubs and clubs throughout the city for night revellers. A good place to go is Wagnergasse with a number of bars, restaurants, and venues. But there are also other places in the city where you can spend the late hours. Why not go take a discovery tour?
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For committed individuals
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Being part of the initial support, you can be a mentor for international students and help them, for example, during their enrolment, while opening a bank account, or registering at the University Computer Centre. You will also accompany them to the registration office and student services organization. Mentors of the International Office also help with the time table and provide an insight into student life in Jena.
Summer in Jena is peppered with cultural events. The summer nights begin with Kulturarena, a cultural festival, at the end of July. In addition, Jena offers many other summer events ranging from open-air concerts to public screenings, and theatre performances. The University also has its own summer festival de where the Griesbachgarten, the Botanical Garden de, and the Planetarium form a unique festival area especially for this evening. We have captured the best moments from the 2019 edition for you.
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Initiatives
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AIESEC Local Committee Jena, Germany
Akrützel - studentisches Hochschulmagazin
"Aktiv, engagiert und motiviert"
Amnesty International Gruppe Jena
AMS - Marxistische Hochschulgruppe Jena
Antifaschistische Hochschulgruppe
Arbeitskreis kritischer Jurist*innen
Arbeitskreis Kritische Theorie der Naturwissenschaften
biotechnologische Studenteninitiative e.V.
Cradle to Cradle - Hochschulgruppe
Debattiergesellschaft Jena e.V.
European Geography Association (EGEA)
Förderverein der Fachschaft Wirtschaftswissenschaften der Universität Jena e.V.
Freimut - Diskussionsforum Jena
gbs Hochschulgruppe Jena für Säkularen Humanismus
Gemeinschaft für studentischen Austausch in Mittel- und Osteuropa
Georgischer Studentenverein an der FSU Jena - "LILEO"
Goldene Zwanziger e.V. - Agentur für Kommunikation
Greenpeace-Hochschulgruppe Jena
Hochschulgruppe der DGB-Studierenden
Hochschulgruppe der Deutschen Gesellschaft für die Vereinten Nationen e.V.
Hochschulgruppe der Gewerkschaft Erziehung und Wissenschaft
Hochschulgruppe für Außen- und Sicherheitspolitik
Hochschulgruppe Leo-Club Jena "Zur Rose"
idea - intercultural development & exchange activities
IG-Metall-Hochschulgruppe
Intergrün - ökologische Linke
International Students of History Association Jena
internationale marxistinnen
Int.Ro - International Room, Referat für interkulturellen Austausch
JEF Thüringen - Junge Europäische Föderalisten Thüringen
Jena Business Strategy e.V.
Jena-veganJenaer Internationaler Studentenkreis (JISK)
Juvenile Business Society Jena
Market Team e. V. - Geschäftsstelle Jena
Ökologisch-Demokratische Studierende e.V.
PACT - Projekt Assessment Center Training
PARA legal - studentische Rechtsberatung
Pfadfinder - Überbündische Hochschulgruppe Jena
Phi Delta Phi - Paul Johann Anselm von Feuerbach Inn an der FSU Jena
Queer Paradies - Queer Leben in Jena
Ring Christlich-Demokratischer Studenten (RCDS)
Studenteninitiative für Kinder e.V. - Ortsgruppe Jena
Studentische Fachzeitschrift für Politikwissenschaft Jena
Studieren Ohne Grenzen Deutschland e.V. - Lokalgruppe Jena
unique - interkulturelles Studentenmagazin für Jena, Weimar & Erfurt
Verein der chinesischen Studierenden und Wissenschaftler/innen Jena e.V.
ver.di Hochschulgruppe
Vietnamese Student Association
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Music & theatre groups
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Religious groups
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Other groups
Central Student Advisory Service
University Main Building / SSZ
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena
Office hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00 to 12:20, Tuesday 14:00 to 18:00 and on Wednesday and Thursday from 14:00 to 16:00.
We offer consultations and the handling of your concerns in person, via video chat, service desk or telephone.
Appointments can be made by phone or via service desk.
We offer consultations and the handling of your concerns in person, via video chat, service desk or telephone.
Appointments can be made by phone or via service desk.
Video chat:
Monday to Friday 12.30 to 13:00
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