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MS Courses at University of Jena
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Talk to ExpertUniversity of Jena MS Highlights 2026
There are MS courses offered at University of Jena for a duration of 1 year that are available for Indian students. This program is extremely beneficial for students who wish to excel in leadership qualities, with excellent academic and professional opportunities and extracurricular merit. There are a total of 30 courses available for international students, out of which Environmental Sciences, Geology, Geology, Oncology, Computer Science Engineering and Environmental Sciences are among the most popular specializations. The first-year tuition fees that must be paid for University of Jena MS is EUR 8,600. Along with the first-year tuition fees, international students plan to cover other expenses as well like housing, food, transportation and more.
University of Jena MS Admission Requirements and Eligibility
International students are required to meet the basic eligibility requirements and submit the mandatory documents required for the University of Jena admission process. As part of the eligibility, students need to submit scores of exams such as
and list of documents required include
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University of Jena MSUniversity of Jena MS Tuition Fees 2026
A University of Jena first-year tuition fee has to be paid by international students to apply for MS courses. The tuition fee is EUR 8,600. The popular specializations include specializations like Environmental Sciences, Geology, Geology, Oncology, Computer Science Engineering and Environmental Sciences. The total University of Jena total cost can vary as per the factors like transportation, insurance, housing, personal expenses and more. Given in the table below is tuition fee for the popular MS programs, take a look:
| University of Jena Course Name | MS Tuition Cost |
|---|---|
| Oncology | EUR 8,600 |
| Fee components | Amount (for 1 - 2 years) |
|---|---|
INR 0 - 9.55 L | |
INR 1.22 L | |
INR 66.6 K | |
INR 9.58 L - 10.25 L | |
INR 11.47 L - 21.68 L |
These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.
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Compare MS at University of Jena with other similar colleges
| College | 1st Year Tuition Fees | Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| INR 0 - 9.51 L | #567 QS, 2027 | |
| INR 0 - 5.86 L | #1001 QS, 2027 | |
| INR 0 | #696 QS, 2027 | |
| INR 0 | -/- | |
| INR 0 - 5.66 L | -/- | |
| INR 3.32 L | -/- |
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University of Jena MS Rankings
The MS course at the university is ranked among various ranking bodies. As per the Shiksha World Ranking, MS ranked #261 in 2025. International students can check the University of Jena rankings below:
| Shiksha Popularity Ranking | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Ranking | - | #419 | #261 |
| Country Ranking | - | #30 | #23 |
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University of Jena MSStudents Ratings & Reviews
4.2/5
7 Verified ReviewsStudent Views (Based on Reviews)
- 25% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Academically oriented
Multi-dimensional
Friendly
Easy going
Internships4.4
Part time work4.1
Post study jobs4
Quality of faculty4
Student Life3.9
Value for money4.6
Public transportation4.7
Safety4.7
Indian Food3.4
Permanent Immigration3.9
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NAVODITA SETH
MS in Molecular Life Sciences - Batch of 2024
4.0
Review of MS Molecular Life Science in FSU Jena
Tips: It was a pretty smooth transition. Yes, there are cultural differences as well as academic changes from India, but still it is adjustable. I didn't have any scholarship, but one can apply from the DAAD website. I am very satisfied with my course and university. Here the master's is a more practical-based approach, and that helps to gain very good experience, and if you have worked well during your internship and master's thesis, it helps in your job search.
Likes (Safety): The crime rate is much lower, and police patrolling is quite vigilant. Generally there are mostly immigrant students, so mostly people are cooperative, and I have never personally faced any issue while traveling, even at 12 am at night. The transportation is available in the nighttime as well with working CCTV surveillance.
Dislikes (Post study jobs): The jobs are less available at the professional level in Jena because it is a comparatively smaller city with fewer companies. Jena is more of a student-based city with 2 universities and lots of students residing there. We have to apply a lot all over the country to get the job.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1100
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro
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Dharini Srinivasan
MS in Molecular Life Sciences - Batch of 2020
4.4
More than a degree, it is an experience that shaped my future.
Tips: I experienced a cultural shift. I am used to always having noise in Chennai. Moving to Germany and especially Jena was challenging at first, as the city is very quiet; apart from the center of the city, it is rare to see people outside in the street. But I got used to it eventually. I worked part-time at McDonald's (helped a lot in improving my German language skills) and earned up to 450 euro in 2019. The cost for part-time is increased now (and quite sufficient for life here), and it is also possible to get student jobs within the university and institutes; I was just not interested in that. I was very satisfied with the course and university; the university is also known for life science courses and was recognized all around Germany. I did a Ph.D. after my master's and continue to live here. I like the way my life turned out, and the lifestyle here is also good.
Likes (Value for money): There were no tuition fees, just a small contribution each semester as a semester fee (200-300 euro). For the quality of education and opportunities, I found it very worthy and valuable. The transportation was also included in the semester fees, so I did not need to spend extra for that.
Dislikes (Indian Food): There were no specific Indian shops to buy groceries; there was just one Oriental shop, which also had Indian groceries but without much selection. However, there are good online delivery options nowadays. There was 1-2 Indian restaurants; as a student, I found it expensive to eat there.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 550
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 30000
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Saurabh Kulkarni
MS in Chemistry of Materials - Batch of 2022
4.8
Best research oriented education.
Tips: Make sure to do well research about courses and professors research field etc. Learn German before coming so that well integrated into society and people. Rather, it's not mandatory but will suggest to learn. The course is nice but not industry oriented so keep in mind while choosing an internship.
Dislikes (Quality of faculty): Easily accessible for students' jobs. Helping with thesis, collecting nice information about different groups' topics related to different subgroups, etc., offers easy internship opportunities under different professors which can work on diverse topics and areas.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 900
Prepping time for classes22 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 54350
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Arijeet Dedhe
MS in Molecular Life Sciences - Batch of 2025
4.1
Challenging but rewarding.
Tips: Students should be ready to accept the cultural differences and try to gel in. The university and country is very challenging at first, but rewarding at the end. Jena is a small city, therefore English speaking people are less. Make sure to invest some time in learning the language.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 700
Prepping time for classes18 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 55000
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Neetu Neetu
MS in Microbiology - Batch of 2023
4.5
Adapting, learning and thriving.
Tips: Before joining, students should be aware that the academic workload is quite intensive, especially in the first semester. The bureaucracy and the language barriers may also pose initial challenges, so it's better to learn German, atleast what you will need for the daily life. Overall, I am quite satisfied with the university, course and life in this country as most of the faculty are supportive, the course is also really good.
Likes (Value for money): There isn't really a tuition fee at university Jena, but you do pay a semester contribution each semester- it's basically a student service fee. It comes with a lot of perks: free transportation across Thuringia, student discounts, access to university sports and facilities, and also the deutschland ticket is way cheaper for students.
Dislikes (Indian Food): There are Indian restaurants in the city, but the food quality isn't very good and the options are quite limited. It's nice to go there once in a while, though. Sometimes you can ask them to make the food more spicy- or as they call it, "like India". Most dishes are from the northern region, basically the types of food that are more familiar and popular among Germans.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1375
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 25825
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Anonymous
MS in Photonics - Batch of 2026
4.7
Jena is a small city, finding internships can sometimes be difficult.
Tips: Jena is a small city and not the harshest one, it’s very easy to navigate and settle. I did not have any scholarships because I did not know about them, but the university does provide scholarships of about 900 euros per month.
3) I’m very satisfied with the choice I made to study photonics.
Likes (Value for money): The course provides core information about basics and fundamentals of photonics. My branch was called Abbe school of photonics and Carl Zeiss and Ernst Abbe such big scientists and researchers have studied here long ago, so I feel it is prestigious and well value for money.
Dislikes (Internships): Jena is a small city, finding internships can sometimes be challenging since all students can not be well accommodated by Jena. In terms of guidance, you are on your own and internships are available however supervisors prefer to take someone with more experience.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 575
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 60525
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University of JenaLocation
| University City | Jena, Other - Germany, Germany |
| Size of city | Medium |
| Population of City | 1,10,502 |
University of JenaContact Information
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Fürstengraben 1
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