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Friedrich Schiller University Jena

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. Mobile Order: Goethe’s Nature Research

    A new research and companion volume on the permanent exhibition at the Goethe Laboratory at the University of Jena has been published.

    • Life
    • Liberty
    • Knowledge Transfer and Innovation
    Presentation of the companion volume in the permanent exhibition of the Goethe Laboratory, in front of the painting by Heinrich Christoph Kolbe.
    Image: Irena Walinda
  2. Shifting Boundaries: Thuringia in 2025

    The normalization of the far right and the erosion of democracy: publication »Thüringer Zustände« (Thuringian Conditions) released

    • Liberty
    • Research
    The cover of the latest issue of ‘Thüringer Zustände’.
    Image: Felix Hille
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Upcoming Events

  1. Recognising faces: Family, friends and photo-ID

    18 c.t. ·
    • Lecture

    Eminent UK face researcher Prof. Mike Burton (Lifetime Achievement Award of the British Psychological Society 2025) speaks about face recognition and identification.

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
    Mike Burton
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  2. Justice work

    18:00 ·
    • Cultural event

    Reading and discussion with Bernhard Schlink

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
    Bernhard Schlink
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  3. Pop-Up Salon #3 LIFE

    17 s.t. ·
    • Cultural event
    • Seminar/workshop

    Future dialogue "Silent crisis - global biodiversity"

    • presence
    • public
    View of the podium from the first Pop-Up Salon "Energy City Jena" in the Pop-Up FORUM
    Image: Elijah Ofosu
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