Eine Gruppe internationale Studierende auf dem Weg zum Ernst-Abbe-Campus

STUDYING IN JENA

Information for international students and applicants
Eine Gruppe internationale Studierende auf dem Weg zum Ernst-Abbe-Campus
Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)

More than 2,400 students from all over the world study at Friedrich Schiller University Jena. The International Office supports in all matters related to studying in Jena. 

  • Many good reasons to study in Jena

    No tuition fees, an international campus with tradition and excellent career opportunities - Learn more about the reasons for why Jena is the perfect choice for your studies.

    Einne Gruppe Studierender lernt im Park
    Image: Nadine Mrosewski

  • Degree programmes

    Discover a wide range of programmes and outstanding support

    Studierende im Frommannschen Garten
    Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)

  • Guest studies

    Erasmus+ and bilateral exchange in Jena

    Campus of the University of Jena
    Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)

  • Living in Jena

    Living, working, free time –​ information for international students on life in Jena

    Three students stand at the Hanfried statue
    Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)

  • Refugees

    Information for refugees interested in studying

    Two young people with luggage at the Paradise station
    Image: Elisa Hofmann

News & current events

  1. Three Minute Thesis Competition

    19 s.t. ·
    • Workshop/Vortrag/lecture

    In this competition doctoral candidates present their research in three minutes

    • presence
    • public
    Illustration 3MT
    Image: Queen‘s University at Kingston, Canada, 2012

  2. Quantum Ideas Factory 2026

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    • Workshop/Vortrag/lecture

    The Quantum Ideas Factory 2026 – a scientific hackathon in Jena, Germany, where bright minds turn bold ideas into breakthroughs in quantum science and technology.

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
    • Subject to registration
    Participants during the Quantum Ideas Factory 2025.
    Image: rb
All events

More information 

  • Experiences

    International students report about their lives and studies in Jena.

    International students in the Botanical Garden, 2017
    Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)

Contact

International Office - International Students

Universitätshauptgebäude (UHG), Room 0.17 -0.18
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Office hours:
Please see "more information" on the left for our contact information and availability.

Information

Do you have any questions or problems during your studies? Please contact us or the other advisory services of the University and the Studierendenwerk.