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University of Jena Rankings 2026
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- University of Jena Ranking
- University of Jena Course Ranking
- University of Jena QS Ranking 2026
- University of Jena THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2026
- University of Jena ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025
- University of Jena Student Reviews
University of JenaUniversity of Jena Ranking
A popular option for Indian students planning to study in Germany, University of Jena is a globally ranked university. Let us take a look at how University of Jena is ranked this year and compare it with the previous year.
Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2025 ranks University of Jena at #348 globally and #35 in Germany. The global ranking has improved when compared with its 2024 rank of #477 and has improved when compared with its 2024 national rank of #38. Shiksha Popularity Ranking assesses universities based on the aggregate of publicly available rankings from multiple global sources and shows them in an easy-to-understand manner. On the other hand in University of Jena, the global standing of University of Jena is #575 for 2026.
| Ranking Body | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QS | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | 575 |
| THE | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | 201 | Not Ranked |
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Shiksha Popularity Rank
World rank by different ranking providers
Shiksha
#370THE Ranking
#201ARWU Ranking
#401QS Ranking
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University of JenaUniversity of Jena Course Ranking
Known for its academic excellence and diverse campus community, University of Jena has consistently secured top global university rankings. It stands out and has an impressive global ranking, and is surely a world-class academic location for Indian students. According to Engineering category of Shiksha Popularity World Ranking, University of Jena ranks #567.
The University of Jena courses in the field of Medicine & Health Sciences are also ranked by Shiksha Popularity Ranking at #241. Also QS ranks its courses in Medicine & Health Sciences at #451.
According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings, here’s how some of the courses are ranked:
| Course Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | #567 |
| Medicine & Health Sciences | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | #241 |
| Science | Not Ranked | #324 | #182 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | Not Ranked | #399 | #287 |
| Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ) | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | #311 |
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#23
Shiksha popularity ranking
MS
Shiksha
#23
THE
#126
ARWU
#201
QS
#251
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Specializations in MS Program
Biology
Shiksha
#15
THE
#126
QS
#301
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Physics
Shiksha
#21
ARWU
#201
QS
#251
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#24
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M.A.
Shiksha
#24
THE
#201
QS
#301
ARWU
#301
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#24
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Others PG
Shiksha
#24
THE
#176
QS
#451
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University of JenaQS Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Europe | 228 | – / – |
| World University | – / – | 575 |
| Biological Sciences | 301 | – / – |
| Mathematics | 501 | – / – |
| Medicine | 451 | – / – |
| Pharmacy and Pharmacology | 351 | – / – |
| Physics and Astronomy | 251 | – / – |
| Sociology | 301 | – / – |
University of JenaTHE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| University | 201 | 201 |
| Arts and Humanities | 201 | – / – |
| Clinical and Health | 301 | – / – |
| Life Sciences | 126 | – / – |
| PG Computer Science | 401 | – / – |
| Psychology | 176 | – / – |
University of JenaARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Universities | 301 | 401 |
| Mathematics | 201 | 201 |
| Physics | 101 | 201 |
| Political Sciences | 301 | – / – |
University of JenaStudents Ratings & Reviews
4/5
6 Verified ReviewsStudent 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
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
A
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
N
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
Nitish Kumar
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
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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
S
Simran Madaan
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
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