The Transportation Department takes care of all student issues related to your student mobility.
Current Announcements
Germany-wide 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 (german)
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 (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. 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. The AStA is currently in talks with Mainzer Mobilität to offer an analog chip card alternative. Due to high additional costs and various other factors, it has not yet been possible to provide this. As soon as a corresponding chip card is available, we will draw attention to this on our homepage.
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:
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
Your Germany Semester Ticket
As an enrolled student at JGU Mainz, you will receive a Deutschland-Semesterticket, which is financed by your tuition fee. This ticket is valid for local and regional public transportation throughout Germany. You can find a map of the local rail network here: Long-distance and local rail transport: route maps and route network maps (note: page is german, ticket not valid for long-distance transport!).
You can find the route network maps of Mainzer Mobilität here: Liniennetzpläne der Mainzer Mobilität (german)
All further information about the Deutschland-Semesterticket can be found here: Information on the Semester Ticket. (outdated, overhaul in progress)
Refund and subsidy of the Deutschland-Semesterticket
01 March 2024 until 28 April 2024.
Information on refund of the semester ticket
Information on refund of the semester ticket
Information on subsidy for the semester ticket
The Hardship Regulations apply to the refund and the subsidy. Here you can find the PDF version of the Hardship Regulations (in German) as well as a web page with explanations of the Hardship Regulations (in English).
Bike and car sharing
As a student of the University of Mainz you have the possibility to use bike and car sharing offers. You can find all information here: Bike and car sharing