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.

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Please note: Please also check your @uni-jena.de email account regularly to receive the latest information about the orientation days and your degree programme.

Important dates for the winter semester 2026/27

Semester period: 1 October 2026 until 31 March 2027
Lecture period: 19 October 2026 until 12 February 2027
Orientation Days: 5 October 2026 until 16 October 2026
Festive Matriculation Ceremony: 22 October 2026, 14:00-16:00 Uhr, venue: Volkshaus

Orientation Days

Subject-specific programme

From information events to pub evenings: students and teaching staff from your study programme organise a varied programme for first-year students every year and look forward to seeing you!

Please also note the dates of the preliminary courses and the internship introduction (applies to students starting in the winter semester).

Programme for Chemistry Bachelor und Teacher Training
Programme for Chemistry Bachelor/Teacher Training as online calendar de
Programme & contact persons for Chemistry Bachelor/Teacher Training as PDFpdf, 235 kb · de

Programme for Geography Bachelor und Teacher Training
Programme for Geography Bachelor/Teacher Training as online calendar de

The information for the other degree programmes will follow soon.

Complete programme Orientation Days

Central programme of the university

In addition to the official welcome by the university management, you can expect Friedolin question and answer sessions and an open counselling service from the Central Student Advisory Service.

Central events and training sessionsalso recommend that you take part in the workshops on the induction period: Here you can reflect on your start and course of studies under professional guidance, exchange ideas with other students and practise study-related methods and learning techniques.

Workshops for the induction period

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. In addition, the compulsory practical instruction for chemistry students (B.Sc., teaching profession) takes place during the preliminary chemistry course.

The preliminary courses take place at the beginning of the winter semester, before the general lecture period.

Preliminary Course in Mathematics for Chemistry students (Bachelor and Teacher Training)

When: 5–9 October 2026,
Starting on 5 October 2026 at 10.00; on the other days from 8.00 am to 16.00
Where: Lecture theatre, Helmholtzweg 4
Preliminary Course in Chemistry for Chemistry students (Bachelor and Teacher Training

When: 12 –16 October 2026, 8:00–16:00 each day
Where: Döbereiner Lecture Theatre (Am Steiger 3), rooms in the IAAC (Humboldtstr. 8)
On 12 October, the compulsory safety briefing and introduction to the AC I internship will take place as part of the course.
Detailed timetable: Download timetable as PDFpdf, 235 kb · de
Contact: Dr Sven Krieck
Induction and instruction for the lab course "AC I" for Chemistry students (Bachelor and Teacher Training) - ATTENDANCE IS COMPULSORY

When: 12 October 2026
Bachelor’s students: 8.00–10.00, taking up places from 10.30
Teacher Training: 10.00–12.00, taking up places from 13.00
Where: Döbereiner Lecture Theatre (Am Steiger 3)
Detailed timetable: Download timetable as PDFpdf, 235 kb · de
Contact: Dr Sven Krieck
Preliminary course in Mathematics for Biogeosciences students (Bachelor)

We will publish the dates in good time.
Preliminary course in Mathematics for Geosciences students (Bachelor)

We will publish the dates in good time.

Successful start to studies: What else you should know

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 studentspdf, 5 mb · de. We have also provided links to some other helpful university pages.

Welcome at our faculty!
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Information for first year students about studying at the Facutly of Chemistry and Earth Sciences (in German and English)

Image: Claudia Hilbert; Christoph Worsch
UniStartJena App

Prepare, arrive and start: The University of Jena’s official study start app is here to support you during the first few weeks and months of your studies.

Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)
Beginning of studies for international students

Information for international students before and after arrival

Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)
"Studier:bar" workshop series

Our workshop series and download materials will give you the support you need. For example, you can learn more about efficient learning methods, time management skills and motivational techniques.

Illustration: Susanne Bukatz
Stay on track with success monitoring!
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Tool for students of the Faculty of Chemistry and Earth Sciences to get a better overview of their current study status and tailored counselling and support services

Illustration: visoot/stock.adobe.com
Podcast "Uni Jena International"

The podcast provides answers to the most important questions that (not only) international students ask themselves.

Image: Pixabay
Video: Faculty tour
External link de
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.

Screenshot: Claudia Hilbert