Beginning of studying

• Semester period: 1 October 2022 until 31 March 2023
• Lecture period: 17 October 2022 until 10 February 2023
• Orientation Days: 4 October 2022 until 14 October 2022

Subject-specific events

From information events to pub evenings: students and lecturers organise a varied programme for first-year students every year and look forward to seeing you!

Here you can find the exact dates for the subjects
Chemistry de (including the Master programmes)
Geography de
Biogeosciences [pdf, 268 kb] de
Geosciences/ Environmental and Georesources Management [pdf, 225 kb] de

Central programme

In addition to the official welcome ceremony on 4 October 4, 9:00, in lecture hall 1 and via livestream, you can expect, among other things, Friedolin question time, special information for student teachers, as well as information booths of university groups and other university institutions.

General events and training sessions at the beginning of your studiesWe also recommend that you take part in the workshops on the first phase of your studies: there you can reflect on your start and course of studies under professional guidance, exchange experiences with other students, and practice study-related methods and learning techniques.

Workshops in the introductory phase

Note: Please also check your email account @uni-jena.de regularly to receive up-to-date information about the Introduction Days and your study programme.

For some study programmes we offer preliminary courses in mathematics and chemistry. Here you can refresh your school knowledge, prepare yourself for your studies - and, of course, make initial contacts. As a rule, the preliminary courses are optional, but are recommended.

We publish detailed information on the individual preliminary courses on this page in good time before the respective new dates. Usually, the preliminary courses take place at the beginning of the winter semester.

Current dates:

• Math Course for Chemistry students (Teacher training, Bachelor): 4 -7 Oct 2022, HS Helmholtzweg 4, Details [pdf, 61 kb] de, Registration
• Chemistry Course for Chemistry students (Teacher training, Bachelor): 10 -14 Oct 2022, Start in Döbereiner HS,  Details [pdf, 61 kb] de, Registration
• Math Course for Biogeoscience students (Bachelor): 10 -14 Oct 2022, Hörsaal Fraunhofer Str. 6, Details/ Registration
• Math Course for Geoscience students (Bachelor): 10 -14 Oct 2022, SR 385, Carl-Zeiss-Str. 3, Details/ Registration

Courses before the start of the semester

Please note: For preliminary courses before the start of the semester, you have to look for accommodation by yourself or, if necessary, please talk to the Studierendenwerk about a possible earlier start date for your room in the dormitory.

• What is the Faculty of Chemistry and Earth Sciences (CGF), which institutes and buildings are there and what does this have to do with my studies?
• Who are the important contact persons for questions about exams or problems during my studies at the faculty?
• What deadlines do I have to observe during the semester?
• And can I also participate in the committees as a student?

You can find answers to these and other questions about starting your studies in our information brochure for first-semester students [pdf, 4 mb] de. We have also provided links to some other helpful university pages.