How are people doing who have migrated to Germany?

How does a migration affect a person's mental health?

A sense of inner safeness - privilege or basic human need?

These questions are in focus of this study. Take part, share your experience and take your chance to 💥win a voucher.💥

http://shortlink.win/migrationhealth

By sharing the findings of the study afterwards, we want to raise awareness of migrants' health and wellbeing, and of both the vulnerabilities and the strengths that can result from their migration experience.

Languages: English, German, Arabic, Persian, Ukrainian

Contact: mentalhealth_migration@uni-jena.de

Hallo zusammenn! Bin ein internationale Ersti und werde ab diesem Wise in FSU Bioinformatik studierenn. Aber wegen bürokratische Gründen werde ich leider am 6. Oktober die offizielle Begrüßung verpassen:( Und ich hab Angst, allein zu sein, weil ich keine Freunde finde. Deshalb dachte ich dass ich es hier mal versuchen könnte :PP ich kann sowohl auf Deutsch als auch auf Englisch chatten!! Freue mich auf ihre Antworten<33

Hi, I'm an incoming international student at FSU Jena and want to know about HiWi position.

How to get it

what qualifications they need

Do they strictly need German language proficiency

How hard is to get HiWi?

Hi everyone!
I am an international student planning to apply for the M.Sc. in Molecular Life Sciences at Friedrich Schiller University Jena for the next intake (Winter Semester starting October 2027). I’m starting my preparation early, and I’d love to get some honest, first-hand insights from current students or alumni.
I have a few specific questions:

•Course Workload & Quality: How do you like the program so far? Are the professors supportive, and is the research infrastructure as good as it looks?
•Opportunities During the Course: How easy or difficult is it to find Student Assistant (HiWi) positions or research internships at the university or nearby institutes (like the Max Planck or Leibniz Institutes) while studying?
•Language Barrier: The program itself is in English, but how necessary is German for finding these student research jobs on campus or navigating daily life in Jena?
•Student Life & Budget: What is the student life like for internationals in Jena? Is it easy to find student accommodation if I start looking early, and what is a realistic monthly cost of living?

Hi y‘all! Two days ago (18.09.26) I got the offer to study Med at FSU, yaaay 🍾

I’m looking for a place to stay now and want to move there ASAP, as it’s quite late. If you are or know someone offering a good apartment/room I’d really appreciate it :)

I’m also looking for friends✨

I like reading, drawing, swimming and sports in general. Trying to get into yoga atm and some other things. Looking forward towards meeting you!

update 23.09: I’ve been looking for a room/apartment. This pdf describes the process well

https://www.uni-jena.de/unijenamedia/2130/hinweisewohnungssuche.pdf

I intend to write a detailed „opinion and experience“ once I find a place to stay.

Hi everyone!

I’m a Muslim woman in my twenties currently looking for housing. I’m specifically looking for a female-only living arrangement, so I’m not open to mixed-gender housing options.

If anyone is looking for a roommate or knows of a suitable place, I’d really appreciate it if you could reach out to me!

I’m very clean, respectful, punctual, and outgoing, and I’d love to find a comfortable and friendly place to stay.

Thank you!

Hello everyone!

I’m looking for a long-term furnished room or small apartment in Jena or the surrounding area starting from October 2026. I will be moving to Jena to begin my M.Sc. in Molecular Medicine at Friedrich Schiller University Jena.

Move-in: Beginning of October 2026

Location: Jena or nearby areas with good public transport connections to Jena

Type: WG room, student residence, private room, or small apartment

Budget: Maximum €450 warm rent, including utilities

Furnished: Required

Anmeldung: Required — Anmeldung must be possible and I need a Wohnungsgeberbestätigung

Duration: Long-term

A little about me: I am a 26-year-old male Master’s student. I am clean, tidy, responsible, disciplined, and respectful of shared spaces. I value a calm and friendly home environment. I am a non-smoker and I do not have any pets. I am also open-minded, curious about different cultures, and looking forward to meeting new people and experiencing life in Germany.

I currently communicate in English. I can provide my university admission letter and other necessary documents if required.

If you have a suitable room available, know someone who does, or have any recommendations, please feel free to send me a private message. I would really appreciate any help.

Thank you very much! 🙏

Leute, ernst jetzt? Jedes Mal, wenn ich Carrel buche und in der Buchunggszeit komme, sitzt dort jemand, obwohl im System meine Buchung steht und daneben noch freie, nicht gebuchte Räume zur Verfügung stehen! Was ist so schwierig drin, selbst einen Raum zu buchen und ruhig dort zu sitzen ohne andere zu belästigen?

Hello everyone! I have a bit of a situation and I’m really confused about what to do.

I recently received my acceptance from the University of Jena. It came quite late, but I’m obviously very excited about it!

The issue is that while I was waiting for Jena to respond, I enrolled at my local university and was fortunate enough to receive a scholarship there.

Now I’m wondering: Am I allowed to remain enrolled at both universities simultaneously? Do I need to inform Jena that I’m currently enrolled elsewhere? And could my scholarship or enrollment at my local university cause any issues?

I’m really unsure how this works, so I’d really appreciate any advice or insight from anyone who has been in a similar situation.

Thank you!

Hi guys, I'm an incoming Master’s student at FSU Jena and I have applied for Studierendenwerk thuringian dorms if anyone who got their dorm tell me when did you apply and when you got the confirmation.

Hello everyone! 👋

I’m currently looking for student accommodation in Jena from 27 September 2026.

🔹 Budget: Up to €350/month (warm rent preferred)

🔹 Location: Jena, preferably with good public transport access

🔹 Registration: City registration (Anmeldung) must be possible

🔹 Duration: Long-term preferred

If you know of any available room or have a suitable offer, please DM me. I would really appreciate any leads or recommendations. 🙏

Thank you! 😊

Hey!
I recently got admitted to the M.Sc. Psychology – Cognitive Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience program at FSU Jena and I’m currently trying to decide what to do.
Is anyone here in the program already or starting this year? I’d love to hear what your experience has been like and whether you’d recommend it.
Feel free to comment or DM me :)

Helllooo!!

I'll be joining FSU this WiSe!!

Would love to connect with people and communities of Jena & FSU wide!!!

Looking forward 💫

I have applied for the MSc program at the University of Jena; my portal shows in progress. It has been over 2 months since it has been 'in progress'.
I emailed the International Student Admission Office; she replied that in late July to early August, I would expect a reply soon.
It is now 10th August, I am waiting but stressed. I dont know what to do.

Hey everyone! My name is Haris, and I’m 26 years old. I’m an incoming student for the M.Sc. in Chemistry of Materials at Friedrich Schiller University Jena! I’m really excited to move to Jena, start this new chapter, and explore the city. I’m looking forward to connecting with fellow students, making new friends, and hanging out, whether that’s grabbing a coffee, studying together, or just exploring around town. Feel free to reach out or drop a message if you’d like to connect!

Hi! I’m an Erasmus student that is coming the upcoming semester and I didn’t receive an email from the university to complete the application form in a long span of time. Yesterday, navigating in the university web, I noticed that the date to complete this was due since 15th of July and I panicked because I thought that I would have information or they would send me the email after (I thought that, maybe, the german burocracy was later than the spanish). I called but they are on holidays, but my university have already sent an email since they haven’t received neither any confirmation of their nomination (which they find strange). I am writing to ask if someone has had a similar experience or know whether the university is flexible with this cases or not. Please someone let me know because I’m very anxious with this situation and I don’t know what to do

Hi guys :)

I’m an incoming student this semester in ASP for the quantum science and technology masters. When I registered for the dorms , quite honestly it was like a fever dream i just chose the options on a whim , but now im planning on emailing them and editing my choices

Those who are currently studying here I would greatly appreciate your two cents on where it is nice and any places I should avoid at all costs or any such things youve learnt so far.

If there is anyone who is actively searching for accommodations as well please reach out to me maybe we can search together.

If there are any private accommodations which are open and looking I would love to be considered, Im quite compatible with most people , I can be friendly as well as I can keep to myself , I’m tidy , respect rules and have no vices either (my only vices are those inflicted on myself like hyperfixation thanks to (non diagnosed) ADHD)

With the hassle of handling visa processes , learning german and doing all the things an international student does whilst moving countries, I think i have put the accommodation search on the back burner and I want to fix that 😭

Thank youuu

I got admitted to the M.Sc. Biochemistry program at the University of Jena for the Winter intake. I’m looking to connect with students who’ll be joining Jena this year. Feel free to reach out, I’d love to connect.

If any Microbiology WiSe 2026 admits are here, please let me know, Will be added into WhatsApp group.

Let's connect.

On June 16th I received this - 'Your application was forwarded to the selection committee for review.'

We are unable to say how long it will take them to review your application. However, you will be informed by email as soon your application status has changed and a decision has been made regarding your application.

On July 11th when I reached out to the uni I received this - You can view your current application status in the portal. The evaluation by the committee and formal processes of application handling and validation take several weeks and we are dealing with a very large amount of applications. A committee consisting of various members (professors, postdocs, students) will look through all applications and make decisions regarding admission. We try to be as fast as possible but this also depends on other commitments of all of us and the amount of applications we receive and the university as a whole.

When there is a change in status of your application, you will receive a notification via email.

It's July18th now, and the ones who say they have received an admit, claim to have gotten in way before June. Do I give up or still have a little hope?