Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Since its foundation in 1558, Friedrich Schiller University Jena has shaped literary epochs, established new fields of research, and inspired industries. Today, it attracts students and researchers from all over the world. The University of Jena has a student body of around 17,000, more than 2,600 of whom are international students representing more than 100 countries. 

Excellent study conditions

The University of Jena offers excellent study conditions to students from over 100 countries. It is characterized by an outstanding student-professor ratio, which contributes to its exceptional recommendation rate of 95%. More than 200 study programmes are available, including several English-taught and internationally renowned master's programmes. Further information on the University's study profile can be found here: For Students

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Research in “Light, Life, Liberty”

With its 10 faculties, the University of Jena covers the broad academic canon from natural and life sciences (including human medicine) to social sciences and humanities. It pools its research areas into the three main themes of “Light, Life, Liberty” representing the proven strengths of the University of Jena. 

“Light” integrates material and energy research combining these with cutting-edge science in optics and photonics. 

“Life” connects microbiology and biodiversity, as well as research into ageing and sepsis. 

“Liberty” combines research on Enlightenment and Romanticism with contemporary research in social sciences, history, and Eastern Europe.

Excellent conditions for an academic career

The University of Jena is highly attractive for international early career researchers. More than 1,000 international doctoral candidates and 200 postdocs have chosen the University of Jena as the place to conduct their research. They benefit from the excellent conditions that have been created in Jena for doctoral researchers and postdocs in recent years. 

Research at the University of Jena

Dense networks

Additionally, the University of Jena maintains a dense network of international collaborations with more than 500 partners worldwide and, at the same time, it has contributed to a unique culture of close regional cooperation with university and non-university research institutions, the University Hospital, and the high-tech industry. The University of Jena is among the top 10 start-up universities in Germany reflecting its mission of knowledge and technology transfer.