School students watch an employee in the glassblowing office at the University of Jena at work.

Taster programmes and help with study orientation

Tenders for pupils, school classes and teachers
School students watch an employee in the glassblowing office at the University of Jena at work.
Image: Christoph Worsch
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Are you interested in the natural sciences, especially Chemistry, Geography or Geosciences? Then you've come to the right place :-)

Not only students can quench their thirst for knowledge at the Faculty of Chemistry and Earth Sciences. We also offer a range of interesting events for school pupils - from primary school age right through to sixth form and for both groups and individuals.

We also offer prospective students help and advice on choosing a degree programme and career path if they are still unsure about which subject they would like to study.

Highlights 2026

  • Long Night of the Museums Jena 2026

    External link de

    On 5 June, the doors of Jena's museums will once again be open late into the night. The Mineralogical Collection and other facilities of the university will also be there. Tickets are now available in advance or at the box office.

    A large halite with a gypsum specimen from Bleicherode (Germany) glows in ultraviolet light in the UV cabinet of the Mineralogical Collection at the University of Jena.
    Image: Nicole Nerger (University of Jena)
  • Long Night of the Sciences Jena 2026

    External link de

    Save the Date: On 20 November 2026, the entire city of Jena will once again become a hands-on laboratory. The university will also be opening its doors again for night owls young and old.

    At the geosciences stand to the Long Night of Sciences was much rush.
    Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)
  • Open Campus 2026

    Did you miss the University of Jena's Student Information Day on 25 April? No problem: you can watch some of the lectures online here.

    Junge steht in der Natur und lächelt in die Kamera
    Image: AI-generated
  • Thuringian Chemistry Olympiad 2026

     de

    On 18 March 2026, our faculty once again hosted the student competition "Chemistry - that's right!". Here you can find more information about the competition and a photo gallery.

    Eine Besucherin fotografiert das Eingangsschild zur Thüringer Chemieolympiade 2024 an der Uni Jena
    Image: Claudia Hilbert

All subject-specific taster programmes at a glance

  • MINT Festival Jena

     de

    The science festival centred around Mathematics, Computer Science, Natural Sciences and Technology is aimed at pupils from primary school to A-levels.

    On site/online - groups/individuals
  • Rent a Prof(i)

     de

    Hands-on science: Researchers from the Faculty of Chemistry and Earth Sciences come to school and give presentations suitable for pupils.

    On site - Groups
  • Interactive adventure tours via app

     de

    Solve puzzles and learn something about studying in Jena at the same time: This is possible with our interactive scavenger hunts via app. In addition to general tours, there are also tours for the degree subjects Chemistry, Geography and Biogeosciences.

    Online - individuals/groups
  • Public Saturday Lectures "ChemGeo aktuell"

     de

    Generally understandable lectures on current topics from Chemistry, Geography and Geosciences with researchers from our faculty. All interested parties are welcome!

    On site/online - Individuals
  • Mineralogical collection

     de

    There is a permanent exhibition as well as changing special exhibitions. Guided tours for school groups are available on request. There are regular workshops during the school holidays.

    On site - groups/individuals
  • ThWIC experiment kit on the subject of water

     de

    Schools, clubs and other educational institutions can borrow experimental kits on the subject of water from the Thuringian Water Innovation Cluster. The cases contain a variety of experiments and materials and are specially designed for school lessons.

    On site - Groups
  • Student internship

     de

    Pupils in grades 9 and 10 can complete their school-organised internship at our faculty and gain an insight into everyday research in the natural sciences.

    On site - Individuals
  • Seminar papers

     de

    Staff members of our faculty also supervise seminar papers if there is sufficient capacity.

    On site - Groups
  • Discovery Days

    During the lecture period, prospective students and school groups can attend selected lectures - and get a first-hand experience of everyday university life. For example: "Introduction to Soil Science", "General and Inorganic Chemistry" and "Physical Geography of Germany".

    On site - groups/individuals

Interdisciplinary tenders
The University of Jena also offers further interdisciplinary information and tenders for prospective students, for example orientation workshops and Studi Talks.

Would you like to know more about everyday study and research life with us?

  • Faculty tour by video

    External link de

    Fancy a tour of the faculty? The video tour takes you to some of the Faculty's buildings and gives you an insight into laboratories and lecture theatres.

    Thumbnail of video Faculty Tour
    Screenshot: Claudia Hilbert
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Tenders for teachers

Teachers are also welcome to visit us - not only with their school classes, but also for personal development.

Public Saturday Lectures "ChemGeo aktuell"

Our public Saturday lectures de are ideal for finding out about current topics or specific research work in the (subject) area|field of Chemistry, Geography and Geosciences.

Further training for teachers

The Research Group for Chemistry Education organises regular training courses for teachers as part of the Leipzig-Jena Teacher Training Centre de. The courses are recognised|to credit by the Thuringian Ministry of Education, participation is free of charge.

Calendar of events

Current events and dates can be found in our calendar of events.