Uni Jena international

Internationales Büro der Universität Jena; Frenk, Fleur; Wilk, Verena; Kaden, Laura
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The podcast provides answers to the most important questions that (not only) international students ask themselves. Together with students, alumni, mentors, staff and guests, we discuss exciting topics related to studying at Friedrich Schiller University Jena. We give tips on how to apply, how to start your studies, inform you about support services and leisure activities, show you alternative study options and ways to best prepare for your studies.

  1. Jul 27

    Enrolment made easy

    This episode is about the important dates and the individual steps of enrolment and on where to find support after arrival. Timestamps: 01:40 When can one start the enrolment? 03:55 Which steps do I have to follow to enrol? 04:45 What ist he semester fee? When and how do students have to pay it? 08:35 What do applicants have to bear in mind when providing the German postal address? 10:45 What do I need to know about health insurance? 13:40 Until when do all steps of the enrolment have to be completed? 16:20 How to proceed after the enrolment? 18:35 How does the semester ticket work? 20:35 When do students receive their student ID card ‚thoska‘? 22:40 When can students get an enrolment certificate? 23:10 What is the difference between Friedolin 1.0 and 2.0 platform? 25:25 Where can I get information on the enrolment? Who can I ask if something is unclear?   Shownotes: ·         All information on enrolment, preparation and start of studies:  https://www.uni-jena.de/en/start-studying-international ·         Podcast episode on the „Culture Ticket“, included in the semester free: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/podcast-uni-jena-international#Cultureticket ·         Counselling Services: o   General Social Counselling: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/podcast-uni-jena-international#Counselling1 ·         Friedolin (1.0) for the course registration: https://friedolin.uni-jena.de ·         Application portal and study service „Friedolin 2.0“: https://friedolin2.uni-jena.de ·         Welcome Buddy programme: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/2260/information-for-international-students ·         WelcomeDays and WelcomeCafé: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/5395/welcome-days ·         Contact Internationales Büro: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/2120/international-students-and-applicants ·         Contacts subject specific Academic Advisory Service: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/3860/degree-programmes o   Legal Advice: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/podcast-uni-jena-international#Counselling2 o   Psychosocial Counselling: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/podcast-uni-jena-international#support3 ·         Current office hours at the International Office: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/ib-internationalestudierende ·         How to change your address in the portal: https://www.uni-jena.de/unijenamedia/508464/anleitung-adresse.pdf ·         Deadlines and timeline: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/1960/start-studying-international-students#enrolmentOrientation Days: https://www.uni-jena.de/34738/studieneinfuehrungstage-stet ·         Contact IT service: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/100089/contact-us App „UniStartJena“: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/294470/unistartjena-app

  2. May 17

    5 Tips for the Application

    Guest: Laura Kaden works in the International Office at the University of Jena. She advises prospective international students, checks applications and carries out the admission process for subjects with nationwide admission restrictions. She normally hosts this podcast. In this episode she is alone without a guest.   Timestamps: 00:45 1) Obtain information 03:20 2) Registration on the online portal: creaty only one account, register yourself, note your login data 04:35 3) Check your e-mails and the portal regularly & read every notification 05:30 4) Plan your next steps (and get started in good time) 06:25 5) Clarifying any questions   Shownotes: Master Service Centre: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/master-service-centre  Internationales Büro: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/degree-programmes-international   Undergraduate degree: https://www.uni-jena.de/erststudium-international   Preparatory College („Studienkolleg“): https://www.uni-jena.de/en/Preparatorycollege  DSH language preparation course: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/dshcourse   International Pathway Programme: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/pathwayprogramme   Entry requirements and study orientation: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/study-orientation-international   Podcast on the university entrance qualification („HZB“): https://www.uni-jena.de/en/podcast-uni-jena-international#HZB   Language requirements: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/study-orientation-international#language   Online application portal of the Univeristy of Jena: https://friedolin2.uni-jena.de/   instructions in the knowledgebase: https://wiki.uni-jena.de/spaces/FSU004PASD/pages/150111124/Bewerber+innen?showLanguage=en_GB   Start studying international: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/start-studying-international   Visa applicaiton: https://digital.diplo.de/navigator/en/visa#/vib/schnelltest   Application for student dorm: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/housing/   FAQ: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/degree-studies-faq   Contact of the International Office: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/ib-internationalestudierende  Newcomer-Online-Workshops: https://www.uni-jena.de/unijenamedia/526680/prepworkshops-v-dsh-20262.pdf?nonactive=1&suffix=pdf

  3. Apr 19

    Political Engagement & Lobby: The Migration Advisory Board

    The Migration Advisory Board of the City of Jena is elected by all migrants and represents their interests. Merve, who volunteers on the board, tells us exactly what it does and why getting involved is worthwhile. Guest: Merve Cilburunoglu Friedrich has been living in Jena for seven years. She works at the city’s Welcome Centre, is a student in Jena herself, and serves as an elected member of the City of Jena’s Migration Advisory Board.   Timestamps: 02:25 What ist he Welcome Centre and what are you doing there? 04:45 What is a Migration Advisory Board? 06:25 What are the tasks, the options and opportunities of such a board? 09:50 Who can vote? How can one be voted? 12:20 What was your motivation candidating? 13:50 How does a session and the general work of the board look like? Is it fun? 18:55 Would you recommend to others to get potically active and engage? 20:30 What is your favorite place in Jena? 21:25 Do ho have advice for new international students in Jena?   Shownotes: ·       European voluntary service: https://youth.europa.eu/go-abroad/volunteering_en  ·       Youth centre „Polaris“: https://polaris-jena.de/  ·       Volunteer Service „Bundesfreiwilligendienst“: https://www.bundesfreiwilligendienst.de/bundesfreiwilligendienst  ·       Radio station „OKJ“: https://radio-okj.de/  ·       Welcome Centre Jena: https://www.work-in-jena.de/en/welcome-center/services-for-skilled-workers/  ·       Migration Advisory Board Jena: https://wahlen.jena.de/en/migration-advisory-board  ·       Career Point at the University of Jena: https://www.career.uni-jena.de/en  ·       Wilhelm Amo (the philosopher after whom a square Jena was named):   ·       Migrant communities and self organized groups: https://www.uni-jena.de/unijenamedia/382998/migrantische-communities-selbstorganisationen.pdf?nonactive=1&suffix=pdf  ·       Students groups: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/545/free-time  Commitment in the University life: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/294107/student-commitment-inside-the-university

  4. Jan 29

    "All by your own?!" - Autonomy in the German culture

    To gain a better understanding of German culture, we will examine the concept of “independence” or "autonomy" together with Prof. Christoph Vatter from Intercultural Business Communication. What role does it play in Germany and in the academic culture here? Why is this the case, and why is it different in other cultures? How can we deal with the challenges effectively, and what opportunities and advantages might there even be? At the same time, you will also gain a good insight into the subject of Intercultural Cusiness Communicaton. Guest:  Prof. Dr. Christoph Vatter holds the chair for Intercultural Business Communication at the University of Jena.  Timestamps:  02:40 What is done in the field/the subject „Intercultural Business Communication“? 04:40 What do we mean by the complex of „Autonomy“ or „Independence“? How does it relate to „Hospitality“? 06:10 Which role does it play in the academic culture? 08:40 How is the value of autonomy rooted in the German education model? 09:30 How does this look in other countries? 10:50 Why indepence can be a helpful skill? 12:35 What are the reasons that this value is very central in Germany? 14:25 What are the ideas behind the value of hospitality? 16:20 What are advantages of written information? 17:40 What are the chances and challanges of independence? 19:30 How does this cultural values influence social contacts? 20:00 What are your advice to handle the challanges of autonomy?  Shownotes:  •    Institute for Intercultural Business Communication: https://www.gw.uni-jena.de/28050/interkulturelle-wirtschaftskommunikation  •    Bachelor of Arts „Intercultural Business Communication“: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/6855/b-a-min-intercultural-business-communication   o    Master of Arts „Intercultural Human Resource Development and Communication Management“: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/6325/m-a-intercultural-human-resource-development-and-communication-management   •    Welcome Buddys & Mentoring Programmes: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/2060/mentoring-programmes   •    Welcome Days und WelcomeCafé: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/5395/welcome-days   •    all information for international applicants and students: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/1905/studying-in-jena   •    All Informations on the beginning of studies: https://www.uni-jena.de/1960/studienstart-international   •    Support ans advisory services for all situations: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/1970/support-and-advisory-services   •    Contact International Office: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/2120/international-students-and-applicants

  5. 12/12/2025

    Free Entry! - The Culture Ticket for Students

    With their semester contributions, students at the University of Jena also pay for the Cultura Ticket, which gives them free admission to museums, theatres, concerts and cinemas. Find out exactly how it works in this episode! Guest:  Ulrike Erfurth works in communications and marketing at the Thuringia Student Services Organisation. Timestamps:  01:20 What are the cultural offers of the Studierendenwerk? 03:25 Since when does the culture ticket exist? 03:44 What exactly is the culture ticket? And how does it work? 05:25 Why are the cultural institutions participating? 06:42 Which institutions do participate? 07:35 How to use the ticket? 08:20 Are there exceptions who receive the culture ticket? 09:10 What are your cultural recommendations in Jena? What are advantagees of the culture ticket? Who gets the culture ticket? For what / where can the culture ticket be used? Was is the difference to other student’s discounts? (like in museums) How exactly does the ticket function? How to use it? in museums/cinemas/theater/concerts How is it financed? Did the semestercontribution rise because of the cultureticket? How often one need to use the ticket to make it worthwhile (financially)?  What are you personal tips regarding culture in Jena? Do you have any recommendation for our students? Shownotes:  - StuWe: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/    - Café international: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/culture/leisure-activities.html    o Café international Jena: https://www.instagram.com/cafe.international.jena/    - International Centre „Haus auf der Mauer“ in Jena: https://www.haus-auf-der-mauer.de/    - Student clubs in Jena:  o Café Wagner: https://www.cafewagner.de    o Emils Ecke: https://emils-ecke.org/en/welcome/    - Cultural funding - Financial support for your own project: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/culture/kulturfoerderung/    - Culture Ticket: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/culture/culture-ticket/   - Information on the semester contribution: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/575/semester-fee    - Participating institutions: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/culture/culture-ticket/culture-ticket-jena.html    - Ulrikes recommendations:  o „Kassa“ Kassablanca: https://www.kassablanca.de/    o Trafo: https://www.10000volt.de/    o Student Initiatives: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/545/free-time    o Freie Bühne Jena: https://www.freie-buehne-jena.de/    o Kultürchen advent calendar: https://www.freie-buehne-jena.de/projekte/kultuerchen/

  6. 07/31/2025

    Studying Psychology in Jena – Opportunities and Prospects for International Students

    This podcast aims to show international students that studying psychology in Germany – especially in Jena – is challenging but possible, and that with curiosity, preparation, and openness, you can not only adapt but grow – both academically and personally. Uni ambassador Solomiya talks about this with her Professor. Host: Solomiya Strelbytska studies Psychology at Jena University. In her blog an on Instagram she reports about her experiences as an international student in Jena.  Guest: Prof. Dr. Neyer is Professor of Personality Psychology and Psychological Assessment at the Institute of Psychology at the university of Jena. Timestamps:  01:30 What is your perspective on Germany and Jena to study Psychology? 03:10 What are the differences to other cities? 04:30 Why is Jena so diverse culturally? 05:35 What is your personal connection to Jena? 08:30 Which spaces can you recommend? 10:20 What ist he KOMPASS research project? How does going abroad affact your personality? 12:10 How does the Psychology studies go for international students? 13:40 Is the german language a big factor when studying Psychology? 15:00 How do scientific and colloquial language relate to each other? 17:05 What is the significance oft he english language? 18:30 What ist he scientifiy approach to/in Psychology in Germany? 20:27 What are your Tipps for the preparation before studying in Germany? 22:50 Is the special perspective of international students a opportunity in the field of Psychology?  14:15 What are the support offer at univeristy of Jena? 26:05 How many (international) students are there? 26:40 What are your experiences with international students? Shownotes:  •    Study Psychology in Jena: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/6990/b-a-min-psychology   •    The different departments at the Institute of Psychology: https://www.fsv.uni-jena.de/en/22714/departments   •    Famous alumni of Jena University: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/109868/famous-university-teachers-and-students-from-the-history-of-the-university-of-jena-selection    •    Schiller‘s garden house: https://www.gartenhaus.uni-jena.de/en   •    History of the University of Jena: https://www.uni-jena.de/2425/geschichte   •    Cafeterias in Jena: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/mensen/einrichtungen.html   •    Uni Sports:  https://www.hochschulsport.uni-jena.de/en   •    Research project „„KOMPASS – Mobilität und Identität“ https://www.perpsy.uni-jena.de/en/80/kompass   •    Support Offers: o    Campus Couch: https://www.uni-jena.de/119570/campuscouch   o    Psychosocial Counselling: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/counselling/psycho-social-counselling/   o    Mental Health First Aid programme: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/58751/first-aid-with-mental-health-problems-mhfa   •    Solomiyas online blog (German): https://www.uni-jena.de/309958/jubos-solomiya

  7. 05/31/2025

    Not Quite by the textbook - My Start in Germany

    Life doesn't always follow the textbook. But if you read between the lines, you'll learn a lot - that's what university ambassador Solomiya experienced when she started her studies in Jena. Guest:  Solomiya Strelbytska studies psychology at the University of Jena. She reports on her experiences as an international student in her blog and on Instagram. Timestamps:  01:00 Why did you choose Germany to study here? 02:20 What were your expectations about Germany? 03:40 How did you experience the reality in contrast to your expectations? 05:40 Which strategies helped you dealing with all challanges in the beginning? 07:15 How did you find friends? What helped you to feel like you belong? 10:40 How did you build an everyday life and set routines? 12:24 What are your recommendations for people who are thinking about studying in Germany? 15:35 How would you describe your experiences of the first semester in one sentence? 16:35 What is your favorite place in Jena? 17:20 What is your favorite library? 18:10 What is your favorite Mensa?  Shownotes:  •    Solomiya’s online blog: https://www.uni-jena.de/309958/jubos-solomiya   •    Information on the beginning of your studies for international students: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/start-studying-international   •    Life and free time in Jena – with some advice for the search for an accomodation: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/jena-living-international   •    Welcome Buddy programme: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/welcomebuddyinternational   o    Podcast episode on the Mentoring/Welcome Buddy programme: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/podcast-uni-jena-international#Mentoring  •    International Centre („Haus auf der Mauer“): https://www.haus-auf-der-mauer.de/   •    WelcomeDays: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/welcomedays   •    International Café: https://www.instagram.com/cafe.international.jena/   •    ESN Jena: https://jena.esn-germany.de/   •    Orientation Days: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/34738/orientation-days   •    Discover Jena (360° tour): https://www.360.uni-jena.de/?lang=en   •    University libraries in Jena: https://www.thulb.uni-jena.de/en/home   o    Solomiya‘s favorite library „Thulb“: https://www.thulb.uni-jena.de/en/thulb/standorte/arts-and-humanities  o    Rent a study rooms: https://www.thulb.uni-jena.de/en/services/how-to-use-the-library/study-space/study-rooms   •    Dining halls ("Mensa") in Jena: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/dining-halls/facilities.html   o    Solomiyas‘s favorite canteen „Philomensa“: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/dining-halls/jena/mensa-philosophenweg.html  •    Contact the International Office: incoming@uni-jena.de

  8. 04/14/2025

    Support and Counselling, Part 4: The Diversity Office at the University of Jena

    What does a diversity office do? - That's what this episode is about. We will find out talking to one of the university's diversity officers. Guest: Prof. Dr. David J. Green is our university's Diversity Officer since 2009. He comes from England, is a mathematician and and holds a professorship at the University of Jena since 2005. Timestamps:  01:20 What does „diversity“ mean? 02:05 What does „discrimination“ mean? 02:25 Is there discrimination at the unviersity? 02:55 Why is there a diversity office? 03:20 What are your tasks? What excactly are you doing in the diversity office? 03:45 What does „counselling“ mean for you? 04:35 Who can come to you to get counselling? 05:05 Are there any limits of your responsibility and options? 06:45 What is your advice for people who are unsure if something was discriminating and do not know if they should contact you? 07:52  How is the procedure of the counselling? 09:25 In which languages is the counselling offered? And does it cost anything? 09:55 What can you do when someone experiences discrimination? 10:40 Whats is does the university do to promote diversity? 11:50 What would you say can each one of us do to strengthen a diverse and tolerant community at our university? Shownotes:  •    Website Diversity Office Uni Jena: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/29195/diversity-office   •    The legal basic (Thüringer Hochschulgesetz von 2018): https://www.diversitaet-in-thueringen.de/rechtliche-grundlagen   •    Events of the diversity office: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/61523/events   •    Studierendenwerk Thüringen: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/  •    Anti-Discrimination office of the City of Jena: https://antidiskriminierung.jena.de/en   •    Office of the Vice-President for University Community and Engagement:  https://www.uni-jena.de/en/285406/office-of-the-vice-president-for-university-community-and-engagement   •    Contact options of the Diversity Office:  o    Email: diversitaet@uni-jena.de  o    Phone: +49 3641 9-400970 o    Anonymous reporting form: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/68893/reporting-form

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The podcast provides answers to the most important questions that (not only) international students ask themselves. Together with students, alumni, mentors, staff and guests, we discuss exciting topics related to studying at Friedrich Schiller University Jena. We give tips on how to apply, how to start your studies, inform you about support services and leisure activities, show you alternative study options and ways to best prepare for your studies.

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  • Creator
    Internationales Büro der Universität Jena; Frenk, Fleur; Wilk, Verena; Kaden, Laura
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
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    Clean
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    Uni Jena international