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.
Important dates for the winter semester 2025/26
- Semester period: 1 October 2025 until 31 March 2026
- Lecture period: 13 October 2025 until 6 Febuary 2026
- Orientation Days: 29 September until 1 November 2025
Orientation Days
Subject-specific programme
From information events to pub evenings: students and teaching staff from your study programme organise a varied programme for first-year students every year and look forward to seeing you!
- Programme Chemistry (Bachelor/ Teacher Training)pdf, 227 kb · de
- Programme Biogeosciences (Bachelor/Master)
- Programme Geography (Bachelor/Master/Teacher Training)pdf, 245 kb · de
- Programme Geosciences (Bachelor/Master) de
- Programme Environmental and Georesources Management (Master)External link
Complete programme Orientation Days de
Please also note the dates of the preliminary courses and the internship introduction (applies to students starting in the winter semester).
Central programme of the university
In addition to the official welcome by the university management , you can expect Friedolin question and answer sessions and an open counselling service from the Central Student Advisory Service.
Central events and training sessionsalso recommend that you take part in the workshops on the induction period: Here you can reflect on your start and course of studies under professional guidance, exchange ideas with other students and practise study-related methods and learning techniques.
Workshops for the induction period
Note: Please also check your e-mail account @uni-jena.de regularly to receive the latest information on the introductory days and your degree 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. 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.
The preliminary courses take place at the beginning of the winter semester, before the general lecture period.
| Preliminary course | Information |
| Preliminary course in mathematics for Chemistry Bachelor and teacher training |
29.9.-3.10.2025 |
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Preliminary course in chemistry |
6.10.-9.10.2025 |
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Compulsory practical instruction for chemistry students: |
B.Sc. Chemistry: Chemistry Teacher Training: |
| Preliminary course in mathematics for Biogeosciences Bachelor |
6.10.-10.10.2025, |
| Preliminary course in mathematics for Geosciences Bachelor |
6.10.-10.10.2025, |
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, 3 mb · de. We have also provided links to some other helpful university pages.
Contact
Room E005
Humboldtstr. 11
07743 Jena
Google Maps site planExternal link
Office hours:
Consultation hours currently only with prior appointment. For more information please visit the website.