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Friedrich Schiller University Jena (FSU) is a public research university located in Jena, Thuringia, Germany. Founded in 1558, it is one of the oldest universities in the country and was named after the poet and philosopher Friedrich Schiller, who served as a professor of history there. The university is known for its strong research profile, particularly in optics, photonics, materials science, life sciences, and the humanities, and it maintains close ties with local research institutions such as the Max Planck Institute and the Fraunhofer Institute. FSU offers a broad range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across ten faculties. Its historic and modern facilities are integrated throughout the city of Jena, giving it an urban campus atmosphere. The university attracts students from across Germany and around the world, providing a vibrant academic environment with extensive libraries, research laboratories, student housing, and sports facilities.
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Academics & Programs
10 programs catalogued.
Admissions Intelligence
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Entry requirements
- IELTS
- 6.5+
- TOEFL
- 90+
- Duolingo
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- PTE
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- Application deadline
- Varies
- Application fee
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€861–1,200/month + travel. International students for master's, PhD, and short-term research at German universities.
€300/month. Domestic and international students at German universities; merit-based.
Tuition + €700–1,400/month. Students at participating EU/Erasmus+ universities for exchange or joint master's.
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Post-study & PR
Most Germany universities offer 2-3 year post-study work options for international graduates.
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