Universities in Thuringia
Thüringen
Thuringia in central Germany is home to Friedrich Schiller University Jena, known for optics and photonics. The private IU International University has its legal seat in Erfurt but teaches on campuses across Germany and online.
Capital: Erfurt
Tuition policy for non-EU students
No general tuitionNo general tuition fee for non-EU students in a first bachelor's or most master's degrees at state institutions. Some states charge fees for second degrees or long study durations.
Source: daad.de Checked 26 October 2026
Living costs
Germany-wide reference: students spend €876 per month on average, of which €410 on rent (DZHW 22nd Social Survey, published by DAAD). Costs are higher in large cities — use the cost calculator with your own figures.
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Our directory lists 2 institutions in this state — not every higher-education institution there.
Jena1 university
See in directory- Friedrich-Schiller-Universität JenaUniversitätNo non-EU tuition
A historic university with deep ties to optics and photonics through Carl Zeiss and Schott, in Thuringia's classic university town.
Multiple campuses
- IU International University of Applied SciencesCooperative (dual) universityNon-EU tuition
Listed under its legal seat; it also runs campuses in other states.
One of Germany's largest private higher education institutions for dual studium and distance learning.