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To inform prospective international students of essential tips for a successful application process.

June 17, 2026Open Access

Episode 29: 5 Tips for the Application

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To inform prospective international students of essential tips for a successful application process.
Advice from Laura Kaden of the University of Jena's International Office
Overview of steps including information gathering and online registration
Recommendations for managing application notifications and deadlines
Emphasized the importance of regular communication through e-mail and portal notifications
Stressed the need for timely planning and preparation
Encouraged seeking clarification for any application-related questions

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Guest: Laura Kaden works in the International Office at the University of Jena. She advises prospective international students, checks applications and carries out the admission process for subjects with nationwide admission restrictions. She normally hosts this podcast. In this episode she is alone without a guest. Timestamps: 00: 45 1) Obtain information 03: 20 2) Registration on the online portal: creaty only one account, register yourself, note your login data 04: 35 3) Check your e-mails and the portal regularly & read every notification 05: 30 4) Plan your next steps (and get started in good time) 06: 25 5) Clarifying any questions Shownotes: Master Service Centre: https: //www. uni-jena. de/en/master-service-centre Internationales Büro: https: //www. uni-jena. de/en/degree-programmes-international Undergraduate degree: https: //www. uni-jena. de/erststudium-international Preparatory College („Studienkolleg“): https: //www. uni-jena. de/en/Preparatorycollege DSH language preparation course: https: //www. uni-jena. de/en/dshcourse International Pathway Programme: https: //www. uni-jena. de/en/pathwayprogramme Entry requirements and study orientation: https: //www. uni-jena. de/en/study-orientation-international Podcast on the university entrance qualification („HZB“): https: //www. uni-jena. de/en/podcast-uni-jena-international#HZB Language requirements: https: //www. uni-jena. de/en/study-orientation-international#language Online application portal of the Univeristy of Jena: https: //friedolin2. uni-jena. de/ instructions in the knowledgebase: https: //wiki. uni-jena. de/spaces/FSU004PASD/pages/150111124/Bewerber+innen? showLanguage=enGB Start studying international: https: //www. uni-jena. de/en/start-studying-international Visa applicaiton: https: //digital. diplo. de/navigator/en/visa#/vib/schnelltest Application for student dorm: https: //www. stw-thueringen. de/en/housing/ FAQ: https: //www. uni-jena. de/en/degree-studies-faq Contact of the International Office: https: //www. uni-jena. de/en/ib-internationalestudierende Newcomer-Online-Workshops: https: //www. uni-jena. de/unijenamedia/526680/prepworkshops-v-dsh-20262. pdf? nonactive=1&suffix=pdf

Episode 29: 5 Tips for the Application

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