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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 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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Discover our range of more than 200 study programmes.

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Good reasons
Why Jena is the right choice

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Counselling
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Application & enrolment
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We stand in solidarity with all people
The University of Jena is committed to universal values such as democracy, diversity, justice and human rights.

Latest News

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- Event
Ticket sale for the University Summer Festival has started
The University of Jena celebrates its Summer Festival on 27 June / Browse the programme and secure tickets now
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- Studies and Teaching
The best starting conditions for successful studies
Friedrich Schiller University Jena receives top marks in the latest CHE ranking – especially for its support at the start of studies and study period.
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- Research
More and more people in Thuringia are dissatisfied with the functioning of democracy
"Thüringen-Monitor" 2024 analyses attitudes towards democracy, right-wing extremism and antisemitism
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The future of academic career paths
Universities of Freiburg and Jena invite to nationwide conference on the tenure-track principle
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- Life
- Awards and Personnel
- Knowledge Transfer and Innovation
Dancing plant cells win international competition
Award for dance video from Friedrich Schiller University on plant immune research
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- Life
- Research
Final resting place for princely rectors
On Wednesday (30 April) at 1 pm, a service will be held in St Michael's Church to mark the reburial of the remains of the last Prince Johann Wilhelm of Saxe-Jena.

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Upcoming Events

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Tenure Track Tagung 2025
15—16 May 2025
- Tagung/Konferenz
National Conference "Das Tenure-Track-Prinzip: Karrierwege und Kulturwandel im deutschen Wissenschaftssystem." Berlin, 15. to 16. May 2025
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- public
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- Subject to registration
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"Face" as an Interactive Space of Social Orientation and Action: Chinese Insights and Universal Perspectives
15 May 2025
18:15 ·
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Lecture Series: China Competence
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- online
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Career Fair Day 1: Find your dream job
21 May 2025
9:30 ·
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Career Days at the University of Jena
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Career Fair Day 2: Find your dream job
22 May 2025
9:30 ·
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Career Days at the University of Jena
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Professional application photo for students
22 May 2025
9:30 ·
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Career Days at the University of Jena
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ChinaKooP consultation hour in the house »Zur Rosen«
11 Jun 2025
14:00 ·
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Questions about co-operations with China? We will be happy to advise you.
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- public
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