City guide
Jena
Everyday places around the city centre for a student arriving from India — from OpenStreetMap, plus what the universities themselves say about living here.
26
Supermarkets within 4 km
2
Indian / Asian groceries
4
Indian restaurants
17
Pharmacies within 3 km
0
Temples & gurdwaras
Main station: Jena West (0.9 km from the centre)
Indian & Asian groceries
Found by their names in OpenStreetMap (e.g. 'India', 'Asia', 'Spice', 'Bazaar'). Check opening hours and what they stock before you go.
Supermarkets
26 supermarkets within 4 km of the centre, by chain.
Hindu temples & gurdwaras
None found within 15 km.
Hospitals
In an emergency call 112 (ambulance, fire) — free, 24/7.
Public universities in Jena
Friedrich Schiller University Jena
17 courses · buddy programmeLiving costs (university's estimate) Studying in Jena is tuition-free. Costs (per month) vary depending on individual circumstances: rent and food: 550 EUR, books and learning materials: 50 EUR, health insurance: 120 EUR, other expenses: 180 EUR, total: 900 EUR.
Accommodation (university's description)
Bachelor's and Master's level students may apply for student accommodation (all off-campus, furnished single rooms in shared apartments, rent: 200 to 350 EUR per month, application deadline: 15 July/15 January). International doctoral candidates have the possibility of applying for a place in one of three university guesthouses . Enrolled doctoral candidates can also apply for a room in student housing . You can find more information about finding accommodation in Jena here .
University of Applied Sciences Jena
2 courses · buddy programmeLiving costs (university's estimate) Living expenses depend very much on individual lifestyle. On average, a total amount of 934 EUR per month should be sufficient to cover all expenses. The total amount should cover accommodation, health insurance, food, transport, a monthly fraction of the semester contribution and miscellaneous expenses.
Accommodation (university's description)
Student halls of residence ("Wohnanlagen") are operated by the ''Studierendenwerk Thüringen''. The ''Studierendenwerk'' is a non-profit organisation that provides various services to students. Depending on size and standard of the accommodation, monthly rents for a room can vary from 140 to 380 EUR.