# Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena

> public · 07743 Jena · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-07-27
- **Semester contribution:** €400 — verified 2026-07-27
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-07-27
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WiSe | Jul 15 | Direct application via FSU Jena portal. 91% of programmes are admission-free (zulassungsfrei). The central application service (uni-assist) status programme-dependent — check per course |
| SoSe | Jan 15 | Standard German framework |

Deadlines verified 2026-07-27.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** 07743 Jena
- **Region:** Thüringen
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** stem, medicine, social, humanities, business, law, education, theology, political-science
- **Study routes:** studienkolleg, direct-master, language-prep
- **Website:** https://www.uni-jena.de/en/
- **Address:** Fürstengraben 1, 07743 Jena
- **Data verified:** 2026-07-27

## About

Jena is a vibrant university town in Thuringia with a youthful energy, affordable living costs, and a strong local beer and café culture. Despite its smaller size, it has a rich intellectual heritage (Goethe and Schiller studied here) and a thriving international student community.

## Strengths

- Tuition is €0 — the only compulsory payment is a semester contribution of ≈€400 per year covering administration and student services, one of the lowest rates in Germany.
- A German university diploma carries EU recognition, making it valid for employment and further study across all Schengen countries.
- The broad field mix — science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), medicine, law, business, humanities, theology — suits students still refining their specialisation.
- After graduation, Germany grants an 18-month job-seeker visa, giving time to convert a degree into a working career in the EU.
- Jena is a compact student city with a high university-to-resident ratio, making campus integration and affordable rentals easier than in large German metros.
- Non-EU students in Germany may work 120 full days or 240 half-days per year, helping cover living costs during studies.

## Watch out for

- Most bachelor programmes are taught in German; IELTS 6 alone will not get you far without parallel German language preparation to at least B2–C1.
- Non-EU school leavers whose diploma is not directly recognised in Germany typically must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before admission.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) holding roughly €11,904 before a study visa is issued — a significant upfront cash requirement.
- Jena's economy is research-focused but small; internship and part-time job options in business or industry are more limited than in Frankfurt, Munich, or Berlin.
- Thüringen has lower average wages than western German states, which matters if you plan to stay and work locally after graduation.

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium
- **Note:** DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
- **Researched:** 2026-05

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €130–270
- **Private housing:** €280–450
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Jena
- **Notes:** Studierendenwerk Thüringen — 30+ locations in Jena, 3,000+ places. All-inclusive (water, electricity, heating). Single rooms in shared flats typical. Deposit €300

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [DAAD Scholarships](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/daad.md) — Monthly stipend + travel & insurance (varies by programme)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)
- [Deutschlandstipendium](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/deutschlandstipendium.md) — €300/month (€150 federal + €150 private donor), for at least 2 semesters — 2026

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