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 JenaExternal link 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.
For sports enthusiasts
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.
Zumba
For culture enthusiasts
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 hereExternal link.
Feuerwerk zum Sommerfest
For lovers of the outdoors
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 HouseExternal link.
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.
Boat trip on the Saale
For night revellers
Jena offers bars, pubs and clubsExternal link 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?
Jentower by night
For committed individuals
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.
International students
Initiatives
AIESEC Local Committee Jena, GermanyExternal link
AkrützelExternal link – studentisches Hochschulmagazin
"Aktiv, engagiert und motiviert"External link
Amnesty International Gruppe JenaExternal link
AMS – Marxistische Hochschulgruppe Jena
Antifaschistische Hochschulgruppe
ArbeiterKind.de JenaExternal link
Arbeitsgruppe LehramtExternal link
Arbeitskreis kritischer Jurist*innen
Arbeitskreis Kritische Theorie der NaturwissenschaftenExternal link
Association Pomme de TerreExternal link
attac Hochschulgruppe JenaExternal link
biotechnologische Studenteninitiative e. V.External link
cellu lart Festival Jena e. V.External link
Cradle to Cradle – Hochschulgruppe
Debattiergesellschaft Jena e. V.External link
dieLinke.SDS JenaExternal link
Elsa – Jena e. V.External link
European Geography Association (EGEA)External link
Falken Jena HochschulgruppeExternal link
Förderverein der Fachschaft Wirtschaftswissenschaften der Universität Jena e. V.External link
Freimut – Diskussionsforum JenaExternal link
gbs Hochschulgruppe Jena für Säkularen HumanismusExternal link
Gemeinschaft für studentischen Austausch in Mittel- und OsteuropaExternal link
Georgischer Studentenverein an der Uni Jena – "LILEO"
GI Studierendengruppe JenaExternal link
GuT – Geduld und TheorieExternal link
Go Hochschulgruppe
Goldene Zwanziger e. V. – Agentur für KommunikationExternal link
Good Game TacticsExternal link
Greenpeace-Hochschulgruppe JenaExternal link
Grüne Hochschulgruppe Jena
Hochschulgruppe der DGB-StudierendenExternal link
Hochschulgruppe der Deutschen Gesellschaft für die Vereinten Nationen e. V.External link
Hochschulgruppe der Gewerkschaft Erziehung und WissenschaftExternal link
Hochschulgruppe für Außen- und SicherheitspolitikExternal link
Hochschulgruppe Leo-Club Jena "Zur Rose"External link
Hörsaalkino Jena e. V.External link
HSG Junge DGAP JenaExternal link
idea – intercultural development & exchange activitiesExternal link
IG-Metall-Hochschulgruppe
Interbrigadas JenaExternal link
Intergrün – ökologische Linke
International Students of History Association JenaExternal link
internationale marxistinnen
Int.Ro – International Room, Referat für interkulturellen AustauschExternal link
JEF Thüringen – Junge Europäische Föderalisten ThüringenExternal link
Jena Business Strategy e. V.
Jena-veganExternal link
Jenaer Internationaler Studentenkreis (JISK)
Juso-Hochschulgruppe JenaExternal link
Juvenile Business Society JenaExternal link
Kalmykische Hochschulgruppe
Liberale Hochschulgruppe JenaExternal link
Market Team e. V. – Geschäftsstelle Jena
Melton FoundationExternal link
Ökologisch-Demokratische Studierende e. V.
PACT – Projekt Assessment Center TrainingExternal link
PARA legalExternal link – studentische Rechtsberatung
Pfadfinder – Überbündische Hochschulgruppe Jena
Phi Delta Phi – Paul Johann Anselm von Feuerbach Inn an der FSU Jena
Piraten Hochschulgruppe Jena
Plurale Ökonomik JenaExternal link
Queer ParadiesExternal link – Queer Leben in Jena
Refugee Law Clinic Jena e. V.External link
Ring Christlich-Demokratischer Studenten (RCDS)External link
Rotaract Club JenaExternal link
Stipendien.Netzwerk JenaExternal link
Students For Liberty Jena
Studenteninitiative für Kinder e. V. – Ortsgruppe JenaExternal link
Studentische Fachzeitschrift für Politikwissenschaft Jena
Studieren Ohne Grenzen Deutschland e. V. – Lokalgruppe JenaExternal link
UNICEF-Hochschulgruppe JenaExternal link
unique – interkulturelles Studentenmagazin für Jena, Weimar & ErfurtExternal link
Verein der chinesischen Studierenden und Wissenschaftler/innen Jena e. V.External link
ver.di Hochschulgruppe
Vietnamese Student AssociationExternal link
Music & theatre groups
Religious groups
Other groups
ADV Amazonia JenaExternal link
Akademischer Bund Jenaer HochschülerinnenExternal link
Burschenschaft ArminiaExternal link
Burschenschaft TeutoniaExternal link
Corps Saxonia JenaExternal link
Corps Thuringia JenaExternal link
Jenaische Burschenschaft GermaniaExternal link
K. D. St. V. Salana-Jenensis e. V.External link
KDStV Saarland im CV zu JenaExternal link
Central Student Advisory Service
University Main Building / SSZ
Fürstengraben 1
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Office hours:
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Consultation hours:
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Consultation 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.
Video chat:
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