Transport

Germany semester ticket starting in summer semester 2024

JGU students have access to the Deutschland-Semesterticket since 01.04.2024. Like the previous ticket, this is issued on a solidarity basis. This means that all enrolled students are obliged to purchase the Deutschland-Semesterticket - because this is the only way to provide an affordable public transport ticket for students.

Instructions from "Mainzer Mobilität" on how to obtain the ticket can be found here: Instructions for obtaining the Deutschland-Semesterticket (in German)

An analogue chip card variant is now available. More information can be found further down on this website!

Further information on the Deutschland-Semesterticket can be found on the following university website: https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/en/deutschland-semesterticket/

The AStA has summarized the most important information in the following Instagram post: Instagram Post on the Deutschland-Semesterticket (in German)

With the introduction of the new ticket, there will be new regulations for semester ticket refunds. For this reason, the student parliament has passed a new hardship regulation, which will apply to refunds from the summer semester 2024. All information can be found on our homepage - please read it carefully before submitting questions to the Department of Transportation.

The new ticket is slightly cheaper than the old one. Since this was only announced after the semester fee for the summer semester 24 was paid, there will be refunds of the overpaid fee during the course of the semester. Information on this can be found here.

Due to the high number of inquiries relating to the Deutschland-Semesterticket and refunds, there may be delays in receiving answers from the Department of Transport. We apologize for this.

Digital semester ticket

As of summer semester 2022, the semester ticket has been offered digitally for all students. With the introduction of the Deutschland-Semesterticket in summer semester 2024, the paper ticket, which could be applied for as a replacement, was also phased out.

Instead, it is now possible to obtain a chip card as an analogue replacement.

To do this, you must fill out the relevant application form, which you can pick up from the AStA at the University of Mainz during the office's service hours (Office | General Student Committee (uni-mainz.de)). To get the chip card, you must then receive proof from us that you have not requested a refund and have the Student Office confirm that you have paid for the ticket. With this proof, you can get the chip card from Mainzer Mobilität for a fee of €10. This chip card is always valid for one semester. The exact documents and proof that you need to receive it are also listed on the application form.

How does it work when applying for a refund or subsidy?

You normally have to send your original semester ticket when applying for a refund and a copy when applying for a subsidy. Of course, this is not possible with a digital semester ticket. It is therefore sufficient to submit your application as normal. Proof of a ticket is not required. The AStA will revise the refund website in the near future. Information on the general application process can be found here:

• Information on the ticket refund
• information on the ticket subsidy

Excursion tips (partially outdated)

We have started to collect some excursion tips for you. This way you can get even more out of your semester ticket. The page is under construction and will be continuously filled with information, pictures and more places.

You find it here: Excursion tips