Prospective students on campus

Application & enrolment

Here you will find all the procedures and important information for your journey to the University of Jena at a glance.

Prospective students on campus

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What are the requirements for studying?

- University entrance qualification
  
  Access to the study programme
  
  Abitur, university of applied sciences and/or vocational qualification: various educational pathways entitle you to study. International prospective students must have a higher education entrance qualification to study in Germany.
- Foreign languages & language acquisition
  
  Language requirements
  
  For some degree programmes, you must prove your knowledge of individual foreign languages. Prospective students with foreign citizenship and without a German Abitur (educated foreigners) must also have German language skills at DSH-2 level or alternative German examinations.

What degree are you aiming for?

- Undergraduate study programmes
  
  Bachelor | Teacher training | State examination | Diplom
  
  The majority of our degree subjects are admission-free; for other subjects, a selection process regulates the allocation of places.
- Advanced study programmes
  
  Master
  
  A master's degree programme builds on an undergraduate degree. The requirements for the respective subject must be observed when making an application.

What is important for prospective international students?

- Study preparation
  
  Preparatory college (Studienkolleg) Nordhausen
  
  At the preparatory college (Studienkolleg) in Nordhausen, 240 applicants from all over the world study and prepare for their university degree programme. After a year of intensive subject teaching and German language training, there is an assessment test. This examination is a subject-specific university entrance qualification. It can then be used to apply for a place at university.
- Language course
  
  DSH course for international prospective students
  
  The DSH preparation course is the best and most intensive preparation for the German Language Test for Admission to Higher Education (DSH exam). You will learn in international groups and practise all study-relevant language skills. The course focuses on writing and speaking skills.

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Information for prospective international students

Prospective international students with foreign citizenship (except EU countries) and without a German Abitur (educated foreigners) can find all the important information in compact form on the website of the International Office of the University of Jena.

Which subject could inspire you?

Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)

Discover our range of courses! Our range of courses covers almost the entire spectrum of subjects with more than 200 options.
Illustration: Wiebke Lückert

Still undecided? We support you in the process of choosing a course of study and making a decision. We have compiled various information options and show you which offers can really help you in the orientation process.

Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact us!

Student Service Centre (undergraduate study programmes)

Universitätshauptgebäude, Room 0.65
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Telephone hours:
Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 11:00

International Office (international prospective students)

Universitätshauptgebäude, Room 0.17-0.19
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Master Service Centre (advanced study programmes)

Universitätshauptgebäude, Room D307 (third floor)
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Telephone hours:
Tuesday to Thursday: 10:00 - 11:00