The semester fee (Semesterbeitrag) of the University of Jena for the 2026/27 winter semester is €333.05 per semester. The largest share is the Germany semester ticket (Deutschland-Semesterticket) at €226.80. This guide shows you the individual items, the additional charges for long-term study and for new enrolment, and the points you should clarify before you pay.
Short answer: For the 2026/27 winter semester, the Friedrich Schiller University Jena (Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena) lists a semester fee of €333.05 on its website. It includes a €95.00 basic contribution to the student services organisation (Studierendenwerk), €226.80 for the Germany semester ticket, €4.25 for the culture ticket and €7.00 for the student body contribution (Studierendenschaft). Re-enrolment deadline for the 2027 summer semester according to the university’s information sheet: 15 February 2027. Fee page as of 12 June 2026.
Key points at a glance
- The total for the 2026/27 winter semester is €333.05 per semester.
- The Germany semester ticket is the largest item at €226.80.
- According to the university’s website, a long-term study fee of €500 is added if the conditions apply.
- For new and guest enrolment, €20 is charged for the first issue of the thoska card.
- According to the information sheet, re-enrolment is possible until 15 February 2027 for the 2027 summer semester and until 15 August 2027 for the 2027/28 winter semester. The sources give no clear figure for a regional ticket for Thuringia.
How is the semester fee in Jena made up?
The university itemises its fee, item by item. The individual amounts add up to exactly €333.05, which is the total for the 2026/27 winter semester. The table follows the order of the university’s website.
| Component | Amount per semester | Recipient or purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Basic contribution | €95.00 | Student services organisation |
| Germany semester ticket | €226.80 | Public transport across Germany |
| Culture ticket | €4.25 | Cultural offers according to the university |
| Student body contribution | €7.00 | Student body |
| Total | €333.05 | Winter semester 2026/27 |
What do the additional charges in Jena mean?
Besides the regular fee, the university lists two additional items. They do not apply to every student, so clarify them before you pay.
| Additional item | Amount | When it applies | Total per semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long-term study fee | €500.00 | If the conditions apply | €833.05 |
| First issue of the thoska card | €20.00 | For new and guest enrolment | €353.05 |
The long-term study fee only applies if the university’s rules apply to you, and you will find those rules on the university’s website. The notice does not clearly say whether the fee is charged in every semester, so do not plan for it until you have clarified this with the university.
How does the semester ticket work in Jena?
The Germany semester ticket costs €226.80 per semester in Jena and is valid on public transport across Germany. The university also mentions a semester ticket for public transport in Jena, which it calls the VMT ticket, and one for regional transport in Thuringia. However, only the Germany semester ticket appears in the fee breakdown.
Whether the two other tickets also apply, whether they are included in the fee or whether you have to buy them separately cannot be reliably taken from the page. According to the university, the details are provided by the student services organisation Thuringia. Ask there specifically if you regularly use trains or buses in the region. For an overview of offers for students, see Semester Ticket and Germany Ticket: Student Travel Costs.
What does a study year in Jena cost?
Assumption: both semesters cost €333.05 and no long-term study fee applies. Then one study year comes to €666.10. Of this, €453.60 goes to two Germany semester tickets at €226.80 each.
If the long-term study fee applies, the fee rises to €833.05 according to the university’s website. How long you study and which rules apply to you determine whether and how often this additional item becomes relevant. Agree the calculation for your entire degree with the university.
When do you have to re-enrol in Jena?
The university’s fee page (as of 12 June 2026) does not state a deadline. Instead, it refers to re-enrolment in Friedolin and to an announcement by email to your university address. An information sheet on enrolment (last changed 3 July 2026, prepared by the International Office) lists 15 February 2027 as the re-enrolment date for the 2027 summer semester and 15 August 2027 for the 2027/28 winter semester. The sheet is clearly aimed at international students, so check the deadline for your semester in Friedolin as well. We could not confirm the deadline for the 2026/27 winter semester, and it has probably already passed.
- Open Friedolin and the re-enrolment page of the University of Jena and note the deadline for your semester.
- Compare the total with the table in this guide.
- Check whether the long-term study fee or the costs for the thoska card apply to you.
- Transfer the amount in good time and keep the receipt.
What applies to new enrolment?
If you enrol for the first time or study as a guest, the university also charges €20 for the first issue of the thoska card, according to its website. The amount for your first semester is then €353.05. The university describes on its website what the card does in everyday life. If you are unsure whether you need it for your studies, ask before you pay.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to pay for the Germany semester ticket if I do not use it?
The Germany semester ticket is part of the fee at €226.80. Whether there are exceptions is determined by the university’s regulations. A clear answer for your situation is available from the student services organisation Thuringia or from the student administration office.
What is the culture ticket?
The culture ticket costs €4.25 and is included in the fee. The university describes what it covers on its page about the semester fee. This guide does not give its own assessment, because the university’s information is authoritative.
Is the Germany semester ticket valid across Germany?
Yes, for public transport across Germany. Long-distance travel is not covered. The ticket applies to the semester for which you have paid the fee, so check its validity before the semester starts.
What is the fee for the 2027 summer semester?
The university’s fee page does not give a figure for the 2027 summer semester. An information sheet from the International Office, however, gives €353.05, including the one-off thoska card. Plan with the current amount as a guide and check the new figure as soon as the university publishes it.
What is a long-term study fee?
According to the university’s website, a fee of €500 is charged if the conditions apply. The university determines which conditions those are. Clarify this early, so that the higher amount does not surprise you.
What you should do now
- Note the total of €333.05 and check whether you need to plan for the additional items.
- Confirm the re-enrolment deadline in Friedolin, because the fee page does not state it. The information sheet gives 15 February 2027 for the summer semester.
- Ask the student services organisation Thuringia how the regional ticket and the VMT ticket relate to your Germany semester ticket.
- Pay on time and keep the receipt.
Related guides
- Studying in Jena: Costs, Housing and Semester Fee 2026
- Semester fee University of Leipzig 2026/27: amount and semester ticket
- TU Dresden semester fee 2026/27
- Semester fee 2026: what you pay and for what
Sources: University of Jena: semester fee (page “Semester fee”), page status 12 June 2026, University of Jena: information sheet on enrolment, re-enrolment dates, last changed 3 July 2026.
Last updated: October 2026. This guide is general information, not individual advice.
