Jena is a real student city
20% of the people living in Jena are students. They value the city’s modern infrastructure, its diverse student culture, beautiful “Paradies” park, theatre, cinemas, shops, cafés, and restaurants!
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Are you thinking about studying in Jena?
Join our virtual Open Day. Meet our experts from the International Office and the Master Service Centre and experienced students in live video calls and chats. They will answer your questiosn and show you why Jena is the perfect choice.
“Outstanding support, high-quality education, and a very beautiful city with very nice and hospitable people” was the conclusion made by one of Jena’s students in the International Student Barometer. The Friedrich Schiller University Jena (founded in 1558) offers the best study conditions: practical, excellent teaching based on cutting-edge research in over 200 study programmes [pdf, 2 mb] de. Jena is a medium-sized university city with lots of high-tech companies and start-ups. Many young people and families live here: students make up one fifth of the local population of 110,000. There is a major cultural scene, sports activities, and an international community. Come to Jena and experience it for yourself!
Jordy from Ecuador tells you about his life as a student in Jena
