International students Welcome Days Uni Jena Sept. 2017 Botanical Garden

Welcome Days

for all new and advanced, international and German students
International students Welcome Days Uni Jena Sept. 2017 Botanical Garden
Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)

Get to know many people and Jena during the Welcome Days!

Logo Thuringia is open to the world

Graphic: Intitiative thueringen-weltoffen.de

Taking part in a varied programme, new students can meet other students and learn more about the city and the University. The activities, which are open to all students, are organized by the International Office in a close cooperation with many student groups and other institutions.

Visit the WelcomeCafé for advice, workshops, networking and fun.

Programme of the Welcome Days 31 March - 30 April 2025

All events are included in the events calendar (steadily updated). You may filter all events offered as part of the Welcome Days.

Coming events:

  1. Election to the Jena Migration Advisory Council
    • Andere/Other
    • Ausschreibung/Call

    International students and affiliates of the University of Jena: please take part in the election of your representative body in the city of Jena!

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
  2. WelcomeCafé at the International Centre
    • Willkommenstage/Welcome Days

    Informations about study start for international students

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
  3. WelcomeCafé: Welcome to Jena - Tips for your free time activities
    15:30 ·
    • Willkommenstage/Welcome Days

    Information event for new students: Small ‘survival training’ for everyday life in Jena

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
  4. Commitment Scholarship: apply now!
    • Ausschreibung/Call

    Are you an international student? Are you engaged in social commitment inside the University? Please apply for the Commitment Scholarship of the DAAD!

    • presence
    • barrier-free
  5. WelcomeCafé: Search for a room (Living)
    15:30 ·
    • Willkommenstage/Welcome Days

    Information event for international students

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
  6. ESN-Stammtisch
    20:00 ·
    • Studierendengruppe/student group
    • Willkommenstage/Welcome Days

    Erasmus Student Network: regelmäßiges Treffen mit ESN- Mitgliedern, offen für alle. Great opportunity to meet fellow internationals in an open environment!

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
  7. Intercultural meeting place: Language tandem exchange
    10:15 ·
    • Interkulturelle Veranstaltung/intercultural event
    • Willkommenstage/Welcome Days

    in German & in English

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
  8. Markt der internationalen Möglichkeiten 2025
    10:15 ·
    • Interkulturelle Veranstaltung/intercultural event
    • Willkommenstage/Welcome Days
    • Workshop/Vortrag/lecture

    Discover the intercultural and international offers of the university and the International Centre

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
  9. WelcomeCafé: Study organisation (regular studies)
    15:30 ·
    • Willkommenstage/Welcome Days

    First steps and tips on timetabling and everyday study life, learning culture, how to communicate at university and where to get help

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
All events

Depending on the format, events may be rescheduled or cancelled on short notice. We ask for your understanding.

Some events require registration. Please contact the group or institution in charge directly via the email or website given in the programme. Do not forget to mention your name. 

Some events take place at the International CentreExternal link at Johannisplatz 26External link.

Thanks to the many groups, volunteers and supporters.

WelcomeCafé: 31 March -11 April 2025

Jena students welcome you at the WelcomeCafé from 31 March - 11 April 2025, Monday-Friday 15:00 - 17:00 at the the International CentreExternal link at Johannisplatz 26External link

The WelcomeCafé team helps new students wit their questions about the enrolment.

At the WelcomeCafé, you can meet other new students and get tips on studying and living in Jena. Our workshops provide information on the topics of finding accommodation, visa application, study organization and much more. Please also note these and many other events in the calendar.

Note on the eWorkshops: The Friedrich Schiller University of Jena processes personal data in connection with the implementation of telephone conferences, online meetings, video conferences and/or webinars using the service provider "Zoom". Before you join the video chat, please read our data protection notice.pdf, 101 kb

International Centre with city map

Collage: Internationales Büro (Universität Jena)
Notice

Questions about enrolment? Please note the information for new international students.

What else happens during the semester?

Many of the student groups mentioned below offer events throughout the semester. You may find many of them in the calendar de

The Intercultural Meet-up takes place once a month - on every first Thursday during the lecture period. Everybody is welcome! Learn more...

And please see our tips of how to spend your spare time individually.

Information

Have you got any questions about the programme? Please contact Britta Salheiser, Team International Students of the International Office.