Intercultural campus life
Meeting people and discovering Jena & its region
Ein Pulk Studierende läuft lachend bei Sonnenschein die Prinzessinnenwiese hinunter
More intercultural events can be found at the International centreExternal link
There is a variety of intercultural groups at the University and in Jena, such as the International RoomExternal link and Erasmus Student Network External linkin the International CentreExternal link. They organize parties, excursions and trips, visits to the theatre and to museums, international nights, concerts and movie nights, as well as language courses and regular get-togethers.
You may use the facilities of the International CentreExternal link for free, booking rooms for your activities is easy.
International Centre with city map
Collage: Internationales Büro (Universität Jena)
Mug of the International Office at the International Centre
Image: Sabine Müller/Universität JenaOnce a month during the lecture period, we meet in the International Centre for an informal get-together. Everyone is welcome to this open meeting. A member of the WelcomeCafé team organises the meeting and prepares a topic, for example:
- Intercultural exchange: what is "culture"? How do you live and study in an intercultural environment?
- Celebrations, holidays, traditions in Germany and other countries
- Language tandem matching
- Your topics - write to us at: incoming@uni-jena.de
Dates: see calendar (keyword: Intercultural Meet-up)
Students in the canteen's garden
Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)The Fachschaftsrat (FSR), the student representative body in each institute or faculty organizes meet & greet events for new students, semester parties, regulars' tables and much more. You may find their contact information on the institute or faculty website.
In clubs, theatre groups, choirs and the University Sports new members are welcome at any time. Please find the contact information of the various student groups and a list of activities here. Just come along!
You may also form your own informal study groups with peer students to do your homework or prepare for exams. If you are looking for space, use the International CentreExternal link rooms!
Logo of the Café International Jena
Graphic: Studierendenwerk ThüringenAnother Café? Yes – this one is located in Jena, Weimar and Erfurt, at each university.
The Studierendenwerk Thüringen and students organize intercultural events in Jena, Erfurt and Weimar. Famous are the Intercultural Evenings when students present their home countries and cultures.
If you want to take part or present your country and culture to others, contact the International Scouts of the Studierendenwerk.
students in front of the Hanfried statue
Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)You want to get a City tour of Jena for free? Well, we have created a City Rallye on Actionbound! Just click hereExternal link and try it out! You will get the chance to get to know the City and its history!
Also available in GermanExternal link and FrenchExternal link!
A boring weekend lies ahead of you? Then make use of our tips:
- Free time activities in Jena
- Together in JenaExternal link
- Events & sportsExternal link in Jena
- Arts & cultureExternal link in Jena
- HikesExternal link around Jena: If you are looking for hiking company, have a look at hiking-jena.deExternal link.
- Action boundsExternal link (virtual scavenger hunts)
It is worth exploring the Jena region and Thuringia. Many places are accesible with your thoska (or by bike). Here are our favourites:
- WeimarExternal link (Schiller House, Goethe House, Bauhaus Museum, Ilm Park)
- ErfurtExternal link (medieavel centre, cathedral, Old Synagoge, Krämerbrücke, museums, shops)
- GeraExternal link (Dix Museum, Schulenburg Villa, Hofwiesen Park)
- RudolstadtExternal link (Heidecksburg Castle, Schiller House)
- Dornburg CastlesExternal link (great view over the Saale valley)
- NaumburgExternal link (Unesco world heritage cathedral, Nietzsche House)
- ... and much more in ThüringenExternal link.
materials for workshops
Image: Britta Salheiser (Universität Jena)In workshops/e-workshops*, the International Office provides information about important aspects of student life in Germany and Jena:
- accommodation search
- applying for a residence permit
- organizing your studies
- studying healthily/German health system
- intercultural training
The next workshops will be offered as part of the Welcome Days. and can be found in the calendar.
*Please note the e-learning information.