Academic Calendar

A regular academic year lasts from the end of September to June, although the dates differ slightly each year. There are two semesters each year: the winter semester that ends before Christmas, and the summer semester which begins during the second week in February and ends in May. Each semester is followed by a five-week exam period.

Apart from the public holidays there are two major vacation periods during each academic year: Christmas vacation in December and summer vacation during July and August.

 

The academic year 2024/2025 for short-term study stays  

1st semester (winter semester) 23/09/2024 – 28/01/2025
Arrival 09/09 - 20/09/2024
Enrolment 20/09/24
Orientation week (activities for incomings) - ESN 16/09 - 22/09/2024
Classes period 23/09 – 22/12/24
Christmas holiday period 23/12/24 – 01/01/25
Exam period 02/01 – 28/01/25
Public holidays in 2024 28/09, 28/10, 17/11, 24-26/12
2nd semester (summer semester) 10/02 – 27/06/2025
Arrival 05/02/- 06/02/2025
Enrolment 07/02/2025
Orientation week (activities for incomings) will be specified
Classes period 10/02 – 11/05/25
Exam period 12/05 – 30/06/25
Public holidays in 2025 01/01, 18/04, 21/04, 01/05, 08/05