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!

Experience what it is like studying at our Faculty:

Why you should come to us:

  • Auszeichnung Category Award Winner
    Illustration: Hendrik Ewers (StudyCheck)
    Most popular universityExternal linkde The StudyCheck Award 2024 shows that our university is the most popular university with over 15,000 students in Germany. This speaks for the great satisfaction of the students. By the way, our B. Sc. Economics and Business Administration is in the second place among the top five degree programs of the University of Jena.
  • Studierende sitzen auf einer Bank und unterhalten sich.
    Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)
    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.
  • Zwei Studierende sitzen am Tisch und schauen gemeinsam in ein Buch.
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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.
  • Studierende sitzen gemeinsam an einem Tisch und unterhalten sich.
    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 laufen durch einen Gang im Hörsaalgebäude.
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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.
  • Zwei Studentinnen sitzen in der Bibliothek und schauen gemeinsam in ein Buch.
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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.

Application period for a start in the summer term 2025:

  1. 1 December 2024— 15 January 2025
    1 December 2024— 15 January 2025
    Master in Business Administration, Business Information Systems and Economics and Business Education
  2. 1 December 2024— 15 January 2025
    1 December 2024— 15 January 2025
    Bachelor of Science Wirtschaftswissenschaften (international applications)
  3. 15 December 2024— 15 March 2025
    15 December 2024— 15 March 2025
    Bachelor of Science Wirtschaftswissenschaften (national applications) 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

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

  1. Zeidler, Katja, Dr General Student Advisor Office of Student Affairs

    Room 4.97
    Carl-Zeiß-Straße 3
    07743 Jena

    Katja Zeidler
    Image: Annika Heßmer
  2. Schmidt, Falko Student Advisor for Business and Economics Education Business Educational Studies

    Room 4.166
    Carl-Zeiß-Straße 3
    07743 Jena

    Falko Schmidt
    Image: Lehrstuhl für Wirtschaftspädagogik FSU Jena
  3. Geisler, Tobias, Dr Student Advisor for Teacher Education Business Educational Studies

    Room 4.143
    Carl-Zeiß-Straße 3
    07743 Jena

    Tobias Geisler
    Image: Privat
  4. Pasche, Markus, PD Dr Programme coordinator and Student Advisor for M.Sc. Economics Macroeconomics

    Room 4.162
    Carl-Zeiß-Straße 3
    07743 Jena

    PD Dr. Markus Pasche
    Image: Markus Pasche
  5. Walter, Rico, Dr Advisor for Central Registrations (seminars and master thesis) Management Science

    Room 4.134
    Carl-Zeiß-Straße 3
    07743 Jena

    Rico Walter
    Image: Rico Walter
  6. Preßler, Grit Advisor for Central Registrations (seminars and master thesis) and Maternity Protection Management Science

    Room 4.108
    Carl-Zeiß-Straße 3
    07743 Jena

    Grit Preßler
    Image: Grit Preßler
Student representatitves

Room 4.128 und 4.130
Carl-Zeiss-Strasse 3
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Office hours:
Mon 10:00 – 12:00 a.m.
Wed 10:00 – 12:00 a.m.
Thu 10:00 – 12:00 a.m.

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

Further information: