Eine Gruppe internationale Studierende auf dem Weg zum Ernst-Abbe-Campus

Studying in Jena

Information for international students and applicants 
Eine Gruppe internationale Studierende auf dem Weg zum Ernst-Abbe-Campus
Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)

More than 2,400 students from all over the world study at Friedrich Schiller University Jena. The International Office supports in all matters related to studying in Jena. 

  • Einne Gruppe Studierender lernt im Park
    Image: Nadine Mrosewski
    Many good reasons to study in Jena

    No tuition fees, an international campus with tradition and excellent career opportunities - Learn more about the reasons for why Jena is the perfect choice for your studies.

News & current events

  1. Four persons talk to each other
    Image: Laura Kaden/Universität Jena
    Intercultural meeting place: Language tandem exchange
    10:15 ·
    • Interkulturelle Veranstaltung/intercultural event
    • Willkommenstage/Welcome Days

    in German & in English

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
  2. Markt der internationalen Möglichkeiten 2025
    Graphic: Juliane Rittel
    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
  3. materials for workshops
    Image: Britta Salheiser (Universität Jena)
    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

More information 

  • Internationale Studierende mit Kopfhörern
    Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)
    Podcast "Uni Jena international" Answers to important questions about studying and living in Jena can also be heard.
  • International students in the Botanical Garden, 2017
    Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)
    Experiences International students report about their lives and studies in Jena.

Contact

International Office - International Students

Universitätshauptgebäude (UHG), Room 0.17 -0.18
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Office hours:
Please see "more information" on the left for our contact information and availability.

Information

Do you have any questions or problems during your studies? Please contact us or the other advisory services of the University and the Studierendenwerk.