Jena, 04.10.2026 – The Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena has reached a historic milestone: the university has been accepted into the prestigious federal and state funding program and will henceforth hold the title of “University of Excellence“.
- Event: Appointment as University of Excellence
- Institution: Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
- Funding: Up to 15 million euros annually
- Objective: Strengthening international reputation and cutting-edge research
Million-euro funding for the science hub
Through its successful participation in the Excellence Strategy, the University of Jena will receive financial support of up to 15 million euros per year. In addition to Jena, the universities in Freiburg and Köln were also accepted into the exclusive funding program as part of the current decision.
The funds are to be used specifically to expand the international competitiveness of research, promote innovative collaborative projects, and sustainably strengthen the science hub. The Excellence Strategy is considered the most important instrument in Germany for promoting absolute top-level research at universities.
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Background: The Excellence Strategy
With the Excellence Strategy, the federal and state governments promote outstanding university research areas, clusters of excellence, and universities. The goal is to establish Germany as a science hub at the global forefront in the long term and to create excellent conditions for researchers.
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New “Universities of Excellence”: Freiburg, Jena, and Köln
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