History
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.
Education
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.
Research
Light-Life-Liberty: Friedrich Schiller University Jena pools its top research and culture of interdisciplinary study within these three profile lines.
The strong third-party funding availability at the FSU Jena is based on an outstanding foundation of individual research and coordinated research projects and networks, supported by the German Research Foundation (DFG), the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), the European Union (EU) and many others. Moreover, the University operates as a partner to non-university research centres, research-driven companies and well-known cultural institutions on both a regional and national basis.
Career
Who can use our services? All students of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena. We would like to make their entry to the labour market easier, help them find their career path, and go step by step along it.
In addition to our extensive advisory services, we also organize various events, e.g. workshops dealing with different aspects of career. We present companies and organize company visits in Thuringia. Current events can be found
Friedrich Schiller University Jena Key Statistics & Highlights
- #201 Ranking
- 2 PhDs
- 39 Scholarships
- 671 Academic Staff
- 16,964 Students
- 2,545 Students (int'l)
- Public Institution Type
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Friedrich Schiller University Jena Scholarships
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Friedrich Schiller University Jena Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 201 | 201 | 201 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 9 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 379 | 385 | 394 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Dropped 100 places compared to 2024
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 401 | 301 | 401 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
Dropped 49 places compared to 2025
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 461 | 526 | 575 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
The Student Service Centre comprises the most important services the university provides for students. The student data administration staff, the advisory service staff and the staff from the thoska office will be glad to help you.
Housing services
Due to the housing shortage in Jena we advise you to look for a room/flat as soon as poosible and to also consider moving to one of the surrounding cities (for example Weimar or Erfurt.) The Studierendenwerk Thüringen offers rooms in dorms and apartments for students. Apply here in any case and note the application deadlines (15 January and 15 July.) If you wish or need to search for a room on the private market, please use our list of useful links.
Library services
The permanent subcommittee for library issues (library committee) is concerned with the preparation of draft proposals in all matters of the Thuringian State and University Library (ThULB). Its deals with essential issues of the ThULB (e.g. strategic development, media structure, course structure, ressource allocations) and essential questions around the use and operation of the library.
Campus life
The student services organization Studierendenwerk Thüringen manages 21 halls of residence in Jena with a total of 3,000 places. There are a few individual apartments, however, most students stay in single rooms in shared flats with between one and eight other students, who share a kitchen and a bathroom.
The rent (approx. €200–350 per month) is fixed for a period of 6 months. This means that you have to pay higher monthly rent for a shorter period of use. The Studierendenwerk requires a deposit of €300 after concluding the tenancy agreement. The application deadlines are 15 January and 15 July for the following semester.
Friedrich Schiller University Jena Campus Locations
Friedrich Schiller University Jena Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 23 reviews
- 5 Star 11 Reviews
- 4 Star 9 Reviews
- 3 Star 1 Review
- 2 Star 1 Review
- 1 Star 1 Review
How Students Rated This University
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.0
- Student Diversity 4.2
Application for Jena
Being accepted to Friedrich Schiller University Jena has been a great achievement for me. I am particularly excited about the university's strong research focus and international academic environment. I look forward to gaining advanced knowledge and practical experience in molecular life sciences. This opportunity will strongly support my academic and professional development.
Field of activity
Based on chemical and industrial orientation. Mastering the basic techniques of working with bacterial and viral cultures. Have mastered the technique of isolating the DNA of viruses and bacteria, setting up PCR and gel electrophoresis of DNA, RUN BLAST programs, GEN BANK to search for unique primers for phages. I have experience working with laboratory equipment: centrifuge, amplifier, laminar flow cabinet, electrophoresis chamber, inverted microscope, spectrophotometer, autoclave, micropipettes, alcohol lamp, laboratory utensils.
Research projects for students
My experience at FSU Jena has been truly exceptional! The university has a long-standing reputation for academic excellence, and it lives up to it. As a biology student, I�ve had access to state-of-the-art labs and research facilities. The professors are incredibly supportive and encourage innovation, often involving students in cutting-edge projects. The campus is beautiful, surrounded by Jena�s picturesque hills, creating a serene atmosphere for learning. What I love most is the strong sense of community here, with countless cultural and social events that make it easy to connect with fellow students. Jena is small but charming, and it�s perfect for anyone seeking a blend of nature and academia.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2025. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 7 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
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