Welcome at University of Jena

Beginning of studying

Information for first-year students: Student introduction days, preliminary courses, contact persons
Welcome at University of Jena
Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)

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.

Quick start
Important Dates
Orientation Days
Preliminary courses
Gelungener Studienstart: Was man sonst noch wissen sollte
Contact

Important dates for the summer semester 2023

  • Semester period: 1 April 2023 until 30 September 2023
  • Lecture period: 3 April 2023 until 7 July 2023
  • Orientation Days: 27 March 2023 until 31 March 2023

Orientation Days

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!

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.

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.

Current dates will be announced in time.

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.

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

Titelseite Erstsemesterbroschüre der Chemisch-Geowissenschaftlichen Fakultät
Collage: Claudia Hilbert; Christoph Worsch
Information for first year students about studying at the Facutly of Chemistry and Earth Sciences (in German and English)
Thumbnail of video Faculty Tour
Screenshot: Claudia Hilbert
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.
Two female students in the lobby of the ThULB
Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)
Manage your studies well from the outset
International students during the Welcome Days
Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)
Information for international students before and after arrival
Digital pilots - Wordcloud
Image: Carolin Thiel/Universität Jena
The Digital Pilots are students who support and advise other students on digital learning and working.

Contact

Office for Student Affairs and Examinations
Office hours:
Consultation hours currently only with prior appointment. For more information please visit the website.