Beginning of studying

• Semester period: 1 Oct 2023 until 31 March 2023
• Lecture period: 16 Oct 2023 until 9 Feb 2023
• Orientation Days: 2 Oct 2023 until 13 Oct 2023

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!

Please also be sure to note the dates of the preliminary courses and the compulsory practical instruction for chemistry students.

Central programme

In addition to the official welcome ceremony you can expect, among other things, Friedolin question time, special information of the Central Student Advisory Service.

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

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, before the general lecture period.

Dates for students of Chemistry

• Preliminary course in mathematics: 2-6 October 2023, HS Helmholtzweg 4
• Preliminary course in chemistry: 9-13 October 2023, Humboldtstr. 8

Compulsory practical instruction for chemistry students:

• B.Sc. Chemistry: 9 October 2023, 8:00-10:00, HS IAAC, Humboldtstr. 8
• Chemistry Teacher Training:  9 October 2023, 10:00-12:00, HS IAAC, Humboldtstr. 8

Dates for students of Geosciences and Biogeosciences

Current dates will be announced in time.

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• 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, 3 mb · de]. We have also provided links to some other helpful university pages.