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.
Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)

Are you interested in studying Economics and Business Administration? You've come to the right place! We offer various kinds of study programmes de. Please be aware that the language of instruction of most of our study programmes is German. Only our programme M.Sc. Economics is taught in English. This is also the reason why most information about our study programmes is only available in German. In case you are unsure about our programmes, establish contact with us, so we can give you some advice. You can also inform yourself by participating in our local offers de, e.g. Discovery Days or Open Campus de. Please be aware that the language of these events is German as well. 

We are looking forward to welcoming you!

Why you should come to us:

  • Popular university

    External link de

    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.

    Studierende sitzen auf einer Bank und unterhalten sich.
    Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)
  • 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.
    Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)
  • 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.
    Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)
  • 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.

    Studierende laufen durch einen Gang im Hörsaalgebäude.
    Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)
  • 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.

    Zwei Studentinnen sitzen in der Bibliothek und schauen gemeinsam in ein Buch.
    Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)

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

  1. 1 May— 15 July 2025
    1 May— 15 July 2025
  2. 15 June— 15 September 2025
    15 June— 15 September 2025
  3. 1 April— 31 August 2026
    1 April— 31 August 2026
  4. 1 April— 31 May 2026
    1 April— 31 May 2026
  5. 1 May— 15 July 2026
    1 May— 15 July 2026
  6. 1 May— 15 July 2026
    1 May— 15 July 2026
  7. 1 May— 15 July 2026
    1 May— 15 July 2026
  8. 15 June— 15 September 2026
    15 June— 15 September 2026
  9. 15 June— 15 September 2026
    15 June— 15 September 2026
  10. 15 June— 15 September 2026
    15 June— 15 September 2026

You can find out more about us here:

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Do you have any questions?

Your contact persons: 

Student advisor - (Mrs.) Dr. Katja Zeidler

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

Student representatitves

Office hours:
by appointment

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