Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Maintaining traditions and shaping the future—these are the fundamental aims underlying all research and teaching at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena (FSU). The FSU is one of the venerable and most historic universities in Germany. Its foundation in 1558 meant political change and an open commitment to freedom of belief and consciousness. Since its opening, the University has put Jena on the map internationally as a centre of academia. Today, it is the largest higher education institution and the only comprehensive University in the German state of Thuringia, and it attracts students of all subjects, as well as scientists from all over the globe.
The FSU Jena still maintains the sense of innovation which characterized its early period, and today it views itself as a forward-looking hub for new research fields and emerging generations of scientists. As a result, the University traditionally thinks and operates on an interdisciplinary and international basis. Over 18,000 students currently study at the University in Jena, and a large proportion of these students have an international background. Moreover, Jena's character has been fundamentally shaped by the embedding of the University within the city's historically rich and diverse cultural landscape, as well as the emergence of the region as a hotbed for innovative and economically successful high-tech companies. As an active initiator in the fields of science, culture, and business, the University is committed to promoting the development of the city and region as a whole.
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Facts about the university
| Ownership | Public, Thuringia |
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| City | Jena |
| Founded | 1559 |
| Students | ≈ 19,704 |
| Programmes | 18 programmes · 6 bachelor's, 9 master's, 8 in English |
| Tuition fee |
€0 per semester for international students what it consists ofTuition fee of the federal state (Thuringia), international students€0 Semester contribution€333.05
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
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| Semester contribution | €333.05 per semester |
| Application | Directly to the university; bachelor's until 15.07; master's until 31.05 |
| Campuses | Campus Ernst-Abbe-Platz, Campus Uni Jena, Standort Lobeda |
| Studienkolleg | Staatliches Studienkolleg Nordhausen |
Faculties
The faculty determines the campus, the language of its programmes and the admission committee that evaluates your grades. Requirements can differ between faculties of the same university.
Studienkolleg
If your school certificate does not give direct admission, you first go to a Studienkolleg and pass the Feststellungsprüfung — it is recognised by every university. The colleges listed here are this university's partners.
Programmes
All 18 programmes →How to apply
The general procedure is the same for all programmes of the university; the required grade, language and additional requirements are on the page of each programme.
- 1Check your school-leaving certificateDirect admission, admission after a year at a university at home, or Studienkolleg first — it depends on your country and certificate.
- 2Application directly to the universityBachelor's until 15.07, master's until 31.05. Deadlines differ between programmes — check the programme page.
- 3Admission, visa, movingPlan 2–3 months for the visa and the blocked account — start them in parallel with the application.
What it costs to study
| Tuition fee | €0 per semester for international students |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee of the federal state (Thuringia), international students | €0 |
| Semester contribution | €333.05 |
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Language courses at the university
German courses the university runs itself — to prepare for the language exam before the degree programme.
Campuses
About the campuses in detail →A programme is tied to a campus — when looking for housing, go by the campus, not by the university's main address.
Studying in Jena: housing, transport, costs →If you don't meet the requirements yet
Two typical stops: a school certificate without direct admission and German below the required level. Both can be solved within a year, but plan them before you apply, not after a rejection.
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