Eine Gruppe Studierender läuft gut gelaunt durch den Botanischen Garten.

Studying Economics and Business Administration

Choose your course of studies according to your interests.
Eine Gruppe Studierender läuft gut gelaunt durch den Botanischen Garten.
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Are you interested in studying Economics and Business Administration? You've come to the right place! On this website, you will find information about our various study programs. Yet, please be aware that the language of instruction of most of our study programs is German. Only our program M.Sc. Economics is taught in English. This is also the reason why most information about our study programs is only available in German. In case you are unsure about our programs, establish contact with us, so we can give you some advice.

After you found the right program that corresponds to your interests, there are opportunities to explore the city of Jena and the university. Please be aware that the language of these events is German as well. 

Study programs, Study taster, Study information day and Open Campus:

  • Our study programmes

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    Here you can find information about our bachelor and master study programmes as well as teacher training programmes.

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Experience what it is like studying at our Faculty:

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Why you should come to us:

  • Popular university

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    The StudyCheck Award 2026 shows that our university remains one of the most popular universities in Germany. In the current ranking by the student portal "StudyCheck," the University of Jena ranks 5th in the category of universities with more than 15,000 students.

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    Graphic: Hendrik Ewers (StudyCheck)

  • Future orientation

    Studying at university is always worthwhile if you want to question why and how something works. For us, not only current and practical content plays a role, but also methods that make you strong for the future.

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  • From a general point of view to a specialization

    In our bachelor programme in Economics and Business Administration, you will gain extensive basic knowledge of business administration and economics. During your studies, you can choose a specialization according to your interests.

    Zwei Studierende sitzen am Tisch und schauen gemeinsam in ein Buch.
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  • Optimal care ratio

    I don't dare asking the professor!? This does not apply to us. Our professors and academic staff members take their time to address your concerns. Besides lectures for the many, you can expect in-depth exercises and tutorials for small groups.

    Studierende sitzen gemeinsam an einem Tisch und unterhalten sich.
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  • Locally

    You don't have to face long distances. You will find the subject-related library, the Faculty's own International Office, the Examination Office, the Office of Student affairs and Internship Office, and our student representatives in one building.

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  • Well coordinated and organized

    We offer you quick contact points if you have any questions about starting your studies, scheduling your classes, organizing your studies, exams, studying abroad period, etc. Our advisory institutions work with one other.

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Application period for a start in the winter term 2026/27:

  1. 1 May— 15 July 2025
    1 May— 15 July 2025
    Bachelor of Arts Business and Languages (international applications)de
  2. 15 June— 15 September 2025
    15 June— 15 September 2025
    Bachelor of Arts Business and Languages (national applications)de
  3. 1 April— 31 August 2026
    1 April— 31 August 2026
    Master in Business Administration, Business Information Systems, Business Administration for Engineers and Natural Scientists, Economics and Business and Economics Education (national applications)de
  4. 1 April— 31 May 2026
    1 April— 31 May 2026
    Master in Business Administration, Business Administration for Engineers and Natural Scientists, Business Information Systems, Economics and Business and Economics Education (international applications)de
  5. 1 May— 15 July 2026
    1 May— 15 July 2026
    Bachelor of Science Economics and Business Administration (international applications)de
  6. 1 May— 15 July 2026
    1 May— 15 July 2026
    Teacher Education - Economics Business Administration and Law - First State Exam High School and Erweiterungsprüfung (international)de
  7. 1 May— 15 July 2026
    1 May— 15 July 2026
    Bachelor of Arts Wirtschaftswissenschaften im Ergänzungsfach (internationale Bewerbungen)de
  8. 15 June— 15 September 2026
    15 June— 15 September 2026
    Bachelor of Science Economics and Business Administration (national applications)de
  9. 15 June— 15 September 2026
    15 June— 15 September 2026
    Teacher Education - Economics Business Administration and Law - First State Exam High School and Erweiterungsprüfung (national)de
  10. 15 June— 15 September 2026
    15 June— 15 September 2026
    Bachelor of Arts Wirtschaftswissenschaften im Ergänzungsfach (nationale Bewerbungen)de

You can find out more about us here:

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Getting started:

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Do you have any questions?

Your contact persons: 

Student advisor - (Mrs.) Dr. Katja Zeidler

Room 4.97
Carl-Zeiss-Str. 3
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Support & Help
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Office hours:
Mon.- Thu. 08:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Fri. 09:30 - 11:00 a.m.
and by appointment

Postal address:
Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
Office of Student Affairs and Internship Office
Carl-Zeiss-Strasse 3
07743 Jena

  2. Schmidt, Falko

    Student Advisor for Business and Economics Education Business Educational Studies
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    Room 4.166
    Carl-Zeiß-Straße 3
    07743 Jena

    Falko Schmidt
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  6. Preßler, Grit

    Advisor for Central Registrations (seminars and master thesis) and Maternity Protection Management Science
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    Room 4.108
    Carl-Zeiß-Straße 3
    07743 Jena

    Grit Preßler
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Student representatitves

Room 4.130
Carl-Zeiss-Strasse 3
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

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Office hours:
by appointment

Postal address:
Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Fachschaftsrat Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Carl-Zeiss-Str. 3
07743 Jena

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