Detailed introduction of the University of Jena:

Introduction

The University of Jena, full name Friedrich Schiller University, is located in Jena, Thuringia, Germany. It is one of the oldest universities in Germany. The school was founded in 1558 and renamed Friedrich Schiller University in 1934 to commemorate the famous German poet Schiller.

Overview

Student size: With more than 18,000 students, it is the largest university in Thuringia.

Number of faculty and staff: The specific number is not specified, but the scale is large enough to support teaching and research in many disciplines.

History

Founding background: In 1558, in the social and cultural context of the time, in order to promote academic research and education development, the University of Jena came into being.

Important development stage: Around 1800, the University of Jena became the center of German idealism in the "Classical Period" of Germany. Many well-known scholars lectured and researched here, which promoted the rapid development of the school and won it a high world honor. At the end of the 19th century, optician and mechanic Carl Zeiss, physicist Ernst Karl Abbe and glass chemist Otto Schott jointly established a cooperative research institute. This model of combining science and industry has made Jena University a strong scientific research base and promoted Jena to become the "City of Optics".

Foundation time

1558.

School strength

Discipline and major: Rich in disciplines, covering theology, law, economics, philosophy, social sciences, mathematics, computer science, physics, astronomy, chemistry, earth sciences, biology, medicine and many other fields. There are ten colleges and 233 majors.

Scientific research results: The school has strong scientific research strength. As of 2017, a total of 6 Nobel Prize winners have studied, taught or conducted research at the school. It has achieved remarkable scientific research results in many disciplines such as natural sciences, humanities and medicine. For example, its research in the field of optics is at the world's leading level, and its scientists have made important contributions to the development of the basic principles of electron microscopes.

Nature of the institution

German public university.

Educational philosophy

Emphasis on the combination of tradition and modernity, focusing on forward-looking cutting-edge research, and conducting research-oriented teaching, so that students can directly participate in the most cutting-edge topics. At the same time, we focus on the cross-disciplinary integration, cultivate students' comprehensive qualities and interdisciplinary research capabilities, and prepare students for challenging careers in practice and science after graduation.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: The Max Planck Institute, a national research institution in Germany, has established the Institute of Biogeochemistry, the Institute of Chemical Ecology, and the Institute of Human History Science in Jena, which maintain good scientific research cooperation with the University of Jena.

Key disciplines: Optics, philosophy, sociology, psychology, linguistics, physics, biological sciences, medicine and other disciplines are strong and have high visibility and influence in Germany and even around the world.

Faculty

The University of Jena has ten colleges, as follows:

Theological Seminary

School of Law

School of Economics and Business Administration

School of Arts

School of Social Sciences and Social Behavioral Sciences

School of Mathematics and Computer Science

School of Physics and Astronomy

School of Chemistry and Earth Sciences

School of Biological Sciences

School of Medicine

Ranking

2016: In the Shanghai Jiao Tong University World University Rankings, the University of Jena ranked 22-27 in Germany and 301-400 in the world.

2017: USNews In the world university rankings, it ranks 25th in Germany and 334th in the world.

2018: In the QS World University Rankings, it ranks 21st in Germany and 341st in the world.

2022: 344th in the QS World University Rankings.

Expenses

Tuition fees: Usually no tuition fees, but tuition and miscellaneous fees of about 300-500 euros per semester are required.

Living expenses: about 800-1,000 euros per month, including accommodation, food, transportation and other expenses.

Campus

Campus distribution: Jena University is integrated with the city, and the city is the campus. Its main building is located in the city center and the building is in typical European style.

Campus environment: Jena is known as the "green lung of Germany". It has a beautiful natural environment, rich forests and wild flowers all over the mountains, as well as the Saale Mountain and the Saale River, and a mild climate. The city's European-style architecture, high-tech industry and traditional philosophical atmosphere are integrated, exuding a strong cultural atmosphere.

Teaching facilities: The school has complete teaching facilities, including a large computer center, a library with 26 million books, and life service facilities such as canteens and cafes on campus. It also provides free legal and psychological counseling services to students.