International students Welcome Days Uni Jena Sept. 2017 Botanical Garden

International students share their experiences

Meet your fellow students and learn more about study life in Jena.
International students Welcome Days Uni Jena Sept. 2017 Botanical Garden
Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)

To study abroad is an exciting experience. From choosing a university, managing the application enrolment process to settling into everyday life in a new city — starting your studies involves a lot of challenges.  Learn more about how other international students experienced their time in Jena and why studying at the University of Jena is a good choice! 

English subtitles available

Podcast "Uni Jena international"

Zwei Studentinnen hören Podcast im Park
Zwei Studentinnen hören Podcast im Park
Image: Laura Kaden

In our podcast we get to know people and possibilities at the university of Jena, provide answers to the most important questions that (not only) international students ask themselves and meet different persons of Jena university. 

Discover: 

  • Information on application, enrolment and the start of studies
  • Interviews with international students
  • Support and leisure offers for students in Jena
  • and a lot more!

The perfect podcast to and inform yourself and improve your German language skills!

New episodes will be published here regularly. They can be found on our website, spotifyExternal link, iTunesExternal link and the Digitale Bibliothek ThüringenExternal link.

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Valentinas Time at the University of Jena
Valentina first came to Jena as an exchange student and came back for her Master. Now she is leaving Jena and looking back on her time here.
Graphic: Sabine Müller
Audio: University of Jena
Screenshot of a video with Franck Emmanuel Gounou from Cameroon
Franck Emmanuel is from Cameroon und studies Photonics in Jena
"Who wants to study, Jena is the best place for him."
Franck Emmanuel shows us the many options to do sports in Jena.
International Office

University Main Building, Room 0.17 - 0.19
Fuerstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

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