Beginning of studying

Information for first-year students: Student introduction days, preliminary courses, contact persons

Welcome at University of Jena

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Welcome!

We are glad to welcome you as a new student in our faculty! To make it easier for you to start your studies, we have compiled some information for you.

Start of studies in winter semester 2020/21

The semester period of summer semester 2021 begins on 1 April 2021 and ends on 30 September 2021, and the lecture period begins on 12 April 2021 and ends on 16 July 2021.

Beginning of studying during the Corona Pandemic: Please follow the current developments on university events in the university blog as well as in the FAQ for students and first semester students.

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Welcome at our faculty!

Information for first year students about studying at the Facutly of Chemistry and Earth Sciences (in German)

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Programme Student Introduction Days

Here you can find the dates and events of the Study Introduction Days specific for your study programme. The university also offers a central programme of the Study Introduction Days.

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.

Study Programme	Programme
Biogeosciences	Website de
Chemistry	Master Chemical Biology: 12 April 2021, 9:0 , SR1, IAAC, Humboldtstr. 8; please please be aware of information about possible changes at short notice by email Master Chemistry-Energy-Environment: 14 April 2021, 12:00, during the module MCEU 2.4, HS Fraunhoferstr. 6; please please be aware of information about possible changes at short notice by email Website chemical institutes
Geography	Master Geography and Master Geoinformatics: 6 April 2021, 10:00 via Zoom; details can be found in the personal invitation Website of the Institut of Geography de
Geosciences	Master Geosciences: Programme [pdf, 119 kb] de Master Environmental and Georesources Management: 1 April, 10:00 (as part of the digital welcoming event for the students of the Master Geosciences) and 12 April, 9:30 (as part of the digital Welcome Day of EAH Jena); details has been sent out by email to the first semester students Website de

Video: Faculty Tour

In the video (in German) you can get to know the different areas of the faculty and get an insight into some buildings, lecture halls and laboratories.

Video: University of Jena

Preliminary courses

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.

Specific information for international students

The International Office provides specific information for international students. You can find videos helping you prepare for your stay in Jena as well as information about the mentor programme and special events for international students.

Here you can find information of the Welcome Point for those who have newly arrived at Friedrich Schiller University Jena.

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First weeks as a student at Friedrich Schiller University: The video shows how to have the best study start possible. It explains how to register with the University Computer Centre and the library, how to create your timetable, and how to sign up for German courses. It also gives you advice on how to meet other people quickly and suggests you some free time activities.