Welcome to the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy in Jena!
Day of physics 2015
Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)
Whether you know already that physics is the right studies programme or if you are interested in natural sciences in general, the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy (PAF) at Friedrich Schiller University (FSU) Jena offers various possibilities to get to know physics. Ranging from workshops with experiments and events for students attending school, over bridging coursesExternal link and preparatory courses to orientation days, here you can find lots of information helping you to set up your studies and orient yourself.
Note that some offers listed below are intended for classes at German schools and may be only offered in German and in Germany.
If you are currently registered at a foreign university in a Bachelor's or Master's programme (or an equivalent) and if you are interested in a research traineeship at our university, you can find out more here.
If you are still attending school or if you are about to start your studies at university, this page lists a wide range of offers and information for different audiences. Study physics in our Junior studies programme or rent a prof de (German) for one of your classes, or visit us on the day of physics de.
If you are interested in one of our study programmes, we listed all the information you need below regarding the Bachelor's and Master's programmes as well as teaching studies, among which you can find application deadlines, study and examination regulations and information on the orientation days.
Additionally, we offer a guided Campus Tour on which you can get insights into our Bachelor's, teaching studies, and Master's programmes as well as the study environment on site. If you are interested, write us a mail.
If we sparked your interest, you can learn more about Uni Jena here.
Apart from the welcoming work and study environment we try to create at PAF, the FSU offers a lot of options for you to spend time outside of your work. For example, one of the most popular offers is the variety of sport courses at UNISPORT Jena, but there are also lots of cultural events for you participate and engage in. Another overview of reasons to study in Jena can be found here.
If you do not want to spend more time on campus, you can also discover a lot in and around Jena. In case you like to enjoy nature, there are various hiking routes and swimming pools, smaller lakes and even some spots in the Saale. If you want to take a look around, we offer a 360° view of Jena!
Your study fees also include a KulturticketExternal link that grants you access to lots of events in selected cinemas, the Jenaer PhilharmonieExternal link and the Theaterhaus JenaExternal link.
