Study at Friedrich-Schiller Universitat

With around 100,000 inhabitants, Jena is the largest town in the central Saale valley. Situated in Thuringia, the “Green Heart of Germany,” it is famous for its limestone slopes and mild climate.

With an enrollment of 19,900 students, Friedrich Schiller Universitat is one of Germany’s fastest growing universities. It is also one of the oldest, founded in 1548 by Prince-Elector Johann Friedrich the Magnanimous of Saxony.


Photo by Grace Blessey, Fall 2005

Program Highlights

  • Study alongside German students where Hegel taught philosophy.
  • The cultural scene in Jena is jammed pack with everything from outstanding soloists in the Jena Philharmonic Orchestra to the biannual “Nightflight.”
  • Click here for a slideshow of photos from other University of Mississippi students studying abroad in Germany.
  • Click here to download a PDF of this program's page from the Study Abroad Catalog.
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Friedrich-Schiller Universitat
Germany

Language of Instruction
German
Term
Semester, full year (preferably Semester I)
Semester I – April to July
Semester II – October to March
Specialties
Mathematics, business administration, management, economics, and social sciences
Housing
On-campus private rooms or off-campus student-shared apartments or hostels
Visa Information
A visa is required for semester study in Germany. Click here for more information about visa requirements.
Eligibility
18 years old, minimum 2.75 GPA, and good academic and disciplinary standing at UM. Junior or senior standing recommended. Proficiency in German language required.
Program type
TUITION-ONLY Exchange
Cost
Student fees are based on the cost of tuition at the University of Mississippi plus Study Abroad Fees. For the Spring 2007 semester, Mississippi residents were charged $3716 and non-residents were charged $6968. Please check the exchange information page for more information about what is included in a TUITION-ONLY Exchange.
Application
To apply for a semester or year at FSU students must complete the following two applications: