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Friedrich Schiller University Jena

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Overview

Established in 1558, the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena (Friedrich Schiller University Jena) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Jena (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Thuringia. Officially recognized by the Thüringer Ministerium für Bildung, Jugend und Sport (Thuringian Ministry for Education, Youth and Sport), Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena (FSU) is a large sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational German higher education institution. Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena (FSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 467-year-old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this German higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. FSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Friedrich Schiller University Jena's Control Typepublic

Entity

Friedrich Schiller University Jena's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Friedrich Schiller University Jena' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge sized

Selectivity

Friedrich Schiller University Jena's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name (English) Friedrich Schiller University Jena
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Acronym FSU
Founded 1558
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University Location

Address Fürstengraben 1
Jena
07743 Thuringia
Germany
Friedrich Schiller University Jena's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Friedrich Schiller University Jena Phone Number (3641) 931165
Friedrich Schiller University Jena Fax Number (3641) 931167
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena.



Friedrich Schiller University Jena: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) Not reported
International
students
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Friedrich Schiller University Jena's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Friedrich Schiller University Jena's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 70-79% making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Friedrich Schiller University Jena's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Friedrich Schiller University Jena has more than 2300 international students.

Friedrich Schiller University Jena's Admission Office Admission Office

Fürstengraben 1
Jena 07743
(3641) 9 31165


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Friedrich Schiller University Jena's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Friedrich Schiller University Jena's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 700 to 799 members.


Friedrich Schiller University Jena's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


Friedrich Schiller University Jena's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Friedrich Schiller University Jena's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Friedrich Schiller University Jena's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Friedrich Schiller University Jena's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Friedrich Schiller University Jena is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities


Friedrich Schiller University Jena's Library University Library

Yes Visit Friedrich Schiller University Jena's Library


Friedrich Schiller University Jena's Housing University Housing

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Friedrich Schiller University Jena's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Friedrich Schiller University Jena's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes


University Services


Friedrich Schiller University Jena's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Friedrich Schiller University Jena's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Friedrich Schiller University Jena's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Friedrich Schiller University Jena's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Friedrich Schiller University Jena's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Friedrich Schiller University Jena's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Friedrich Schiller University Jena is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Thüringer Ministerium für Bildung, Jugend und Sport

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1557


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Thuringian Higher Education Act (Thüringer Hochschulgesetz)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Coimbra Group


Academic Structure

Introduction

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Academic Structure

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