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LIGHT. LIFE. LIBERTY. – Connecting People and Ideas
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Friedrich Schiller University Jena

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

The University of Jena supports the »Weltoffenes Thüringen«External link 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 its profile "Light. Life. Liberty.", which provides 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.

  • What is life?

    The theme week of the Light, Life, Liberty profile areas brings together current research from Jena—understandable, interdisciplinary and directy related to everyday life, technology and society.

    Spring Early bloomers
    Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)

  • Variety

    Discover our range of more than 200 study programmes.

    Student on campus
    Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)

  • Good reasons

    Why Jena is the right choice

    Student on campus
    Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)

  • Counselling

    Our informatiom services before your studies

    An employee of the University of Jena advises a young student.
    Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)
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Latest News

  1. Thuringia, your Rocks

    The special exhibition “Rocks! Diversity and Beauty from Thuringia and Around the World” opens on 20 May at the Mineralogical Collection of Friedrich Schiller University Jena Thuringia, your rocks

    • Light
    • Event
    Two rock collection cases from the Leschke Collection.
    Image: Christoph Heubeck/Universität Jena

  2. Research into viruses and green hydrogen is being strengthened

    German Research Foundation approves the new collaborative research centre »VirusREvolution« at the University of Jena and extends the CRC/Transregional Collaborative Research Centre »CATALIGHT« at the Universities of Jena and Ulm

    • Light
    • Life
    • Research
    In a research laboratory of the CRC/Transregional Collaborative Research Centre »CATALIGHT«: Catalyst solutions with luminescent ruthenium dye, which are irradiated with visible light in the reactor.
    Image: Elvira Eberhardt / Uni Ulm
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Upcoming Events

  5. EC2U Science Contest 20.05.2026

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    • Conference

    Vote for Team Jena!

    • online
    • public
    • barrier-free
    EC2U Science Contest 2026
    Collage: EC2U, illustrations and images by Icons B from Ouch!

  6. Closing discussion: ‘What is life?’

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    • Festive event

    An open discussion that sheds light on life – featuring fascinating insights from the fields of medicine, chemistry, physics and literary studies. Followed by a small get-together!

    • presence
    • public
    Spring Early bloomers
    Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
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