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Friedrich Schiller University Jena: International Programs with Admission Restriction — Numerus Clausus/NC (2026/27)

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Friedrich Schiller University Jena is a public comprehensive university with history: founded in 1558, it shaped European intellectual life around 1800 with Schiller, Fichte and Hegel – today, some 17,000 students study across ten faculties. More than 200 degree options range from ancient studies to photonics, complemented by Thuringia's only university hospital. 

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For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).

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Where Schiller once taught: studying between past and present in a place of great ideas

Light. Life. Liberty. – Connecting People and Ideas

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9 out of 10 international students rate their studies highly

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University Jena International: NC

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Five reasons to study at University Jena

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200+ degree options, many combinable
Ten faculties from theology to physics: many bachelor's programs combine a core and a supplementary subject – you shape your own profile. → More Info
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More than one in six students is international
Over 100 nations study together on campus – international perspectives are part of everyday life in seminars, shared flats and university sports. → More Info
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Jena: a true university city
Town and gown have been intertwined since 1558 – Goethe already called Jena a city privileged to knowledge. Today, about one in five residents is a student. → More Info
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A semester abroad at 200+ partner universities
Over 200 partner universities worldwide and 580 Erasmus agreements across Europe: the International Office supports you from application to credit recognition. → More Info
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A degree with international weight
In the THE World University Rankings 2027, Jena ranks in the top 9% worldwide (group 201–250) – your degree travels well across borders. → More Info
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International programs with NC at University Jena: Glossary

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This Latin term means “limited number” and indicates that a program has restricted admission. In other words, not all applicants can be accepted, so selection is usually based on grades or other criteria when demand exceeds available spots.
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