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 2026/2027 for short-term study stays
| 1st semester (winter semester) | 21/09/2026 – 22/01/2027 |
| Arrival | 14/09 - 20/09/2026 |
| Enrolment | will be specified |
| Orientation week (activities for incomings) - ESN | 14/09 - 20/09/2026 |
| Classes period | 21/09 – 20/12/2026 |
| Christmas holiday period | 21/12/2026 – 03/01/2027 |
| Exam period | 04/01 – 22/01/2027 |
| Public holidays in 2026 | 28/09, 28/10, 17/11, 24-26/12 |
| 2nd semester (summer semester) | 08/02 – 30/06/2027 |
| Arrival | 01/02- 07/02/2027 |
| Enrolment | will be specified |
| Orientation week (activities for incomings) - ESN | 08/02 - 14/02/2027 |
| Classes period | 08/02 – 09/05/2027 |
| Exam period | 10/05 – 30/06/2027 |
| Public holidays in 2027 | 01/01, 26/03, 29/03, 01/05, 08/05 |
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