University Overview
Established in 1558, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena (Friedrich Schiller University Jena) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Jena (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Thuringia. Officially recognized by the Thüringer Ministerium für Bildung, Jugend und Sport (Thuringian Ministry for Education, Youth and Sport), Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena (FSU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational German higher education institution. Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena (FSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 467-year-old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this German higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. FSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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| Name | Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena |
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| Name (English) | Friedrich Schiller University Jena |
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| Acronym | FSU |
| Founded | 1558 |
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| Address | Fürstengraben 1 Jena 07743 Thuringia Germany |
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(3641) 931165 |
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