Nearest deadline28.02.2027
Tuitionfrom €8,000 / year
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Studying in Jena
In Jena our catalogue has 2 universities with 19 programmes (8 in English), including FSU Jena, EAH Jena. There is 1 Studienkolleg in the city. Public universities charge international students no tuition fee — only the semester contribution.
What to look for in Jena
Universities, language courses and colleges — every section of the catalogue opens already filtered by Jena.
Transport and everyday life
Part-time work
Students from third countries may work 140 full or 280 half days a year. The minimum wage is €13.90 an hour since 2026.
Health insurance
Statutory health insurance at the student rate is required for enrolment at a university.
Universities in Jena
All 2 universities →
Friedrich Schiller University Jena
University · 18 programmes
University of Applied Sciences Jena
Applied sciences · 1 programme
Language schools in Jena
All courses →Studienkolleg in Jena
Jena and other cities
All cities →The difference between cities is almost entirely housing. Living costs «from» are with a place in a dormitory.
Jena · you are here
universities FSU Jena, EAH Jena
Munich
Living costsfrom €943 / mo.
universities TUM, LMU, HM
Berlin
universities TUB, FU Berlin, HU Berlin
Hamburg
universities UHH, UE, SRH
Other cities of Thuringia
All 8 cities of Thuringia →Questions about studying in Jena
How many universities are there in Jena?
Our catalogue lists 2 universities in Jena.
Can I study in English in Jena?
Yes, 8 programmes are taught in English.
Do international students pay tuition in Jena?
No tuition fee at public universities — only the Semesterbeitrag.
Is there a Studienkolleg in Jena?
International Study Center Thuringia.
Jena or a cheaper city?
We'll pick a city for your programme and budget: first where you qualify with your certificate and language, then where life is cheaper.