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Welcome to the University of Jena!
During the Orientation Days at the University of Jena, you will receive all the important information you need for a successful start to your studies.
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Friedrich Schiller University Jena

The University of Jena supports the »Weltoffenes Thüringen« initiative.

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Friedrich Schiller University Jena is a dynamic and innovation-driven university centrally located in Germany. With a broad range of disciplines, it shapes the future through excellent research and teaching. Its scientific excellence is reflected in the profile areas "Light. Life. Liberty.", which provide pioneering insights and sustainable solutions for the society of tomorrow. Through close collaborations with leading research institutions, innovative companies, and renowned cultural organizations, it advances interdisciplinary developments. With around 17,000 students and approximately 10,000 employees, it defines Jena as a vibrant, internationally connected city of science and innovation.

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Latest News

  1. Home screen of the UniStartJena app
    Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)
    • Studies and Teaching
    Digital support at the start of your studies

    University of Jena helps first-year students take their first steps with a study start app
  2. The new JENAiNNOVATION transfer centre will commence operations at the beginning of October.
    Image: Immo Feine/Uni Jena
    • Light
    • Life
    • Knowledge Transfer and Innovation
    Jena unites forces for research transfer and innovation

    Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung funds new transfer centre JENAiNNOVATION with three million euros: Joint initiative of Friedrich Schiller University Jena, University Hospital Jena, and University of Applied Sciences Jena
  3. Kick-off meeting of the ELLIS Unit Jena in 2023.
    Image: Anna Schroll
    • International Affairs
    • Research
    University of Jena joins renowned network of excellence

    The network of excellence »ELSA - European Lighthouse on Secure and Safe AI« has welcomed fifteen new research institutions and universities, including the University of Jena
  4. State Secretary for Science Thomas Wünsch (Saxony-Anhalt), Minister President Mario Voigt (Thuringia) and Minister President Michael Kretschmer (Saxony) sign a letter of intent to fund iDiv beyond 2030. In the background are Martin Quaas, Scientific Director, and Anne Wesemann, Administrative Director of iDiv.
    Image: Stefan Bernhardt (iDiv)
    • Life
    • Research
    • Event
    New chapter in biodiversity research in Central Germany

    Three states commit to funding iDiv beyond 2030
  5. The yeast fungus Candida albicans (blue) breaks out of human immune cells (red) by forming long thread-like hyphae. The part of the hypha that has already left the cells is colored yellow.
    Image: Erik Böhm, Leibniz-HKI
    • Life
    • Research
    The dose makes the difference

    An international research team from Zurich, Jena and Paris reveals how yeast fungi not only use a toxin to cause infections, but also to colonize their host inconspicuously
  6. Like any treatment, psychotherapy also harbours risks and can have undesirable effects.
    Image: Theresa Wahl/UKJ
    • Research
    Psychotherapy can also have side effects

    A team from the University Hospital provides an overview of the current state of science and recommendations for research and clinical practice.
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Upcoming Events

  1. Colourful squares representing the faculties fly around a coffee cup with a smiling smiley face.
    Collage: Sabine Müller
    WelcomeCafé at the International Centre
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    • Informational event

    Informations about study start for international students

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