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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.

  • Variety

    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

    Our informatiom services before your studies

    An employee of the University of Jena advises a young student.
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Latest News

  1. JENAINNOVATION starts with great popularity

    The JENAINNOVATION initiative presented itself to the public for the first time last week with a celebratory launch event.

    • Event
    • Knowledge Transfer and Innovation
    Managing Director of JENAINNOVATION Ede Möser during his opening speech at the event in the JenTower.
    Image: Anna Perepechai

  2. Uni Jena at the Hannover Messe

    Five projects at the »Research for the Future« joint stand with solutions for water, energy and digital cultural heritage

    • Knowledge Transfer and Innovation
    Researchers from the Thuringian Water Innovation Cluster (ThWIC) at the central sewage treatment plant in Jena-Zwätzen.
    Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)

  5. What happens in the brain during mental exercise?

    Go experiment at the University of Jena from 18 to 23 April will be broadcast on the Internet—including live commentary on the game and brain activity

    • Event
    • Research
    Go game board with black and white pieces. Go is considered one of the most complex strategy games of all.
    Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)
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Upcoming Events

  4. Café International

    20 s.t. ·
    • Cultural event

    Intercultural event organised by Studierendenwerk Thüringen (every Wednesday during the lecture period)

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
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  6. Health management: 19th Jena Team Run

    15 s.t. ·
    • Cultural event

    Join us and support us in the team run!

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
    • Subject to registration
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    Graphic: Gesundheitsmanagement
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