Academic Calendar
The academic year officially commences on 1 September and ends on 31 August. On collective closing days the university is closed and no lectures take place. The academic calendar applies to the whole university and to all study programmes with the exception of medicine.
Note: Faculties can choose to divert from this Academic Calender. Always check the calender of your own faculty to be certain of any possible changes.
The academic year calendar previously contained three frameworks: 1. Academic year, 2. Examinations and 3. Public holidays, compulsory vacation days and special occasions. As of academic year calendar 2025-2026, there is also a framework 4. Other religious, national, regional or local holidays and days of remembrance (for information).