Lifelong learning
Study and continuing education opportunities for people of all ages
Lecture theatre of the University of Jena with audience members of different ages
The University of Jena's regular degree programmes are open to all people who meet the general university entrance requirements, regardless of their age.
In addition, the University offers a wide range of part-time programmes for professionals leading to academic degrees as well as part-time certificate programmes.
Gifted young people have the opportunity to complete a junior study programme alongside school at the University of Jena from grade 10 and in consultation with their school administration.
In addition to our regular programmes, we offer a variety of courses for curious students of different ages, interests, and abilities. These include:
- the University for Children aged 6 to 12
- taster courses for prospective students
- the University for Senior Citizens with monthly lectures
- study opportunities for occasional students
- general studies
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Information on financing your studies
When studying at a more advanced age, financing your studies often becomes an issue, as financial support by the family is often no longer available. In addition, health insurance policies usually change for students over the age of 30 and this must also be taken into account. If the degree programme in question is not specifically aimed at professionals, the following financing options are available to you (among others):
- Combining part-time studies at the University of Jena with part-time work
- University of Jena ‘Deutschlandstipendium’—available for all types of studies, including second undergraduate degree programmes, complementary studies, master’s programmes, part-time degrees, or part-time programmes for professionals
- Federal grant programme for the career advancement of qualified professionalsExternal link
- BAföG state grant, independent of parents’ income External link
The ‘Studis-online’ information platform offers a current overview of different age brackets for grants and benefits available to students over 30. Learn moreExternal link
Student Service Centre
University Main Building, Room E065
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena
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Diversity Officer | Diversity Office
Room 104
Zwätzengasse 3
07743 Jena
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Telephone hours:
Please arrange an appointment by email.
Postal address:
Please note that our office is located on the first floor at Zwätzengasse 3. This office is not accessible (no lift).
Please inform us of your needs in advance so that we can arrange for a meeting in more suitable premises.
We speak English!