Welcome Days
for all new and advanced, international and German students
International students Welcome Days Uni Jena Sept. 2017 Botanical Garden
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Taking part in a varied programme, new students can meet other students and learn more about the city and the University. The activities, which are open to all students, are organized by the International Office in a close cooperation with many student groups and other institutions.
Visit the WelcomeCafé for advice, workshops, networking and fun.
Programme of the Welcome Days 25 March - 30 April 2024
All events are included in the events calendar (steadily updated). You may filter all events offered as part of the Welcome Days.
Coming events:
Depending on the format, events may be rescheduled or cancelled on short notice. We ask for your understanding.
Some events require registration. Please contact the group or institution in charge directly via the email or website given in the programme. Do not forget to mention your name.
Some events take place at the International CentreExternal link at Johannisplatz 26External link.
Thanks to the many groups, volunteers and supporters.
Jena students welcome you at the WelcomeCafé from 23 September - 11 October 2024, Monday-Friday 13:00 - 15:00 at the the International CentreExternal link at Johannisplatz 26External link. On 3 October 2024 it is closes (German national holiday).
The WelcomeCafé team helps new students wit their questions about the enrolment.
At the WelcomeCafé, you can meet other new students and get tips on studying and living in Jena. Our workshops provide information on the topics of finding accommodation, visa application, study organization and much more. Please also note these and many other events in the calendar.
Note on the eWorkshops: The Friedrich Schiller University of Jena processes personal data in connection with the implementation of telephone conferences, online meetings, video conferences and/or webinars using the service provider "Zoom". Before you join the video chat, please read our data protection notice.pdf, 183 kb
International Centre with city map
Notice
Questions about enrolment? Please note the information for new international students.
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DAAD: some events are financially supported by the German Academic Exchange Service (from funds of the German Foreign Office)
We also thank the many groups and institutions organizing the events:
- AiesecExternal link
- Career & Welcome Point der FSU JenaExternal link
- ESN: Erasmus Student Network JenaExternal link
- University Sports de FSU Jena
- Hiking in JenaExternal link (Together in Jena)
- Int.Ro: International RoomExternal link, Dept. for intercultural exchange of the Student Council
- KOKOS: Koordinierungs- und Kontaktstelle im Internationalen CentrumExternal link
- Melton FoundationExternal link
- Mentoring programme de of the International Office
- Research Awake Africa InitiativeExternal link
- Schiller's garden houseExternal link
- Student Health Management
- Studierendenwerk ThüringenExternal link (Café international of the International Scouts)
- ThULB: Thüringer Universitäts und LandesbibliothekExternal link
- VCSW: Verein der Chinesischen Studierenden und Wissenschaftler/innen JenaExternal link
- Career Planning CertificateExternal link
Information
Have you got any questions about the programme? Please contact Britta Salheiser, Team International Students of the International Office.