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Friedrich-Schiller-Universität 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 466-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-Universität Jena's Control Typepublic

Entity

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

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

Address Fürstengraben 1
Jena
07743 Thuringia
Germany
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena Phone Number +49 (3641) 931165
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena Fax Number +49 (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 Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix 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

Courses and Programs

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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 Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena.

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität 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

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Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena's admission information.

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


Friedrich-Schiller-Universität 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-Universität 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

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena.

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 700-799 academic employees (Faculty).


Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena's Control Type Control Type

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena is a public higher education institution.


Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena's Entity Type Entity Type

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena is a non-profit higher education institution.


Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena's Library University Library

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Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena's main services:


Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität 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-Universität Jena's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität 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

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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