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University of Jena Rankings 2026

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#370 in World

#39 in Germany

  • Estd. 1558
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University of Jena
University of Jena Ranking

#39

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#370

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#201

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#401

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#575
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University of Jena Course Ranking

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University of Jena
QS Ranking 2026

Ranked by20252026
Europe228– / –
World University
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Biological Sciences301– / –
Mathematics501– / –
Medicine451– / –
Pharmacy and Pharmacology351– / –
Physics and Astronomy251– / –
Sociology301– / –
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THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2026

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201201
Arts and Humanities201– / –
Clinical and Health301– / –
Life Sciences126– / –
PG Computer Science
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Psychology176– / –
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University of Jena
Students Ratings & Reviews

4/5
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 14% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Academically oriented
Friendly
Easy going
Liberal
Internships4.3
Part time work3.8
Post study jobs3.7
Quality of faculty3.7
Student Life3.8
Value for money4.5
Public transportation4.7
Safety4.5
Indian Food3.3
Permanent Immigration3.7
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Saurabh Kulkarni Verified Icon
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
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025Read more
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Arijeet Dedhe Verified Icon
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
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025Read more
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Neetu Neetu Verified Icon
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
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025Read more
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Nitish Kumar Verified Icon
MS in Photonics - Batch of 2027
3.8
FSU is a nice university with more focus on light optics.
Tips: It is kind of a bit hectic getting settled in during the first semester. You need to be prepared for accepting huge cultural differences. My allowance is 2200 euros in hand per month, available from the scholarship. I applied for the position via email to a list of professors I like. I am quite satisfied with the quality of life offered and the education being provided at an affordable tuition fee.
Likes (Safety): You can roam around the city late at night without being worried alone. I have never experienced any kind of insecure behaviour from the people around me. You can walk anywhere without being worried about your luggage being stolen if you keep it outside.
Dislikes (Indian Food): Per dish cost around 16 euros if you go to almost any restaurant nearby. I used to cook for myself, but most often had to pick up groceries every three or four days, depending on my food habits. Sometimes you have to stock up a bit, as on the weekends all the supermarkets are closed.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1125
Prepping time for classes6 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025Read more
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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
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025Read more
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Simran Madaan Verified Icon
MS in Molecular Life Sciences - Batch of 2024
3.6
Good academic experience.
Tips: It is a good university for Biology lovers. Multiple subject options and good collaborations. Internships are not paid but they teach you a lot happening in the field. University life is very much dependent on your interests or how actively you participate in activities. The city, Jena, is quite small but beautiful.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 675
Prepping time for classes12 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 20800
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025Read more
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