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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« 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.

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    Discover our range of more than 200 study programmes.

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    Why Jena is the right choice

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  • Counselling

    Our informatiom services before your studies

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Latest News

  2. Changes in plant communities follow climate change

    A study by the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv), in collaboration with the University of Jena, shows that mountain peaks respond most rapidly to climate warming

    • Life
    • Research
    Plant communities responded most quickly to warming at higher elevations.
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  3. Forest type shapes bird communities throughout the year

    A study by the University of Jena, the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) and the Northwest German Forest Research Institute highlights the potential of AI-supported bird monitoring

    • Life
    • Research
    A blue tit sits on a branch.
    Image: Stefan Bernhardt

  4. World Championship title for Manja Marz

    The bioinformatician from the University of Jena wins the Women's Amateur World Championship in the strategy game »Go«.

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    Manja Marz (r.) with Go pro Michael Redmond.
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Upcoming Events

  2. "Technology and the Good Life"

    13:30 ·
    • Conference
    • Lecture
    • Panel discussion

    Symposium of the Max-Weber-Kolleg of the University of Erfurt

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    • public
    • Subject to registration
    Symposium of the Max-Weber-Kolleg of the University of Erfurt
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  3. Welcome Days: Jena from above

    17:30 ·
    • Informational event

    Join us on the JenTower and enjoy the fantastic view over the city and the valley

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
    • Subject to registration
    Jena from above
    Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)

  4. Schiller's Garden House: Picnic in the Garden

    14 s.t. ·
    • Cultural event

    Meet new people in a beautiful location and explore the Schiller family's house and garden.

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
    Schiller's Garden House
    Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)

  5. Ansole e.V. : information stand

    11 s.t. ·
    • Cultural event

    We would like to present the activities of ANSOLE e. V. with an information stand. We also want to draw attention to the opportunities for work experience and voluntary service at ANSOLE e.V.

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
    Logo Ansole e.V.
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  6. Welcome Days: Eat & Meet

    11:30 ·
    • Informational event

    Meet and eat with us in the Abbe canteen

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
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    Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)
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