Academic Calendar for the Academic Year 2026 / 2027
Above First-Year Students📅
First Semester
Start and end dates of the first semester
15 Weeks
Sunday | 2026/9/20 - 12/31
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First Semester Exams
Mid-year and final exams for semester one
Start Date
Sunday | 2027/1/3
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Spring Vacation
Start and end dates of spring break
2 Weeks
Sunday | 2027/1/17 - 1/30
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Second Semester
Start and end dates of the second semester
15 Weeks
Sunday | 2027/1/31 - 5/13
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Final Exams
First attempt and second semester final exams
First Attempt
Sunday | 2027/5/16
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Summer Vacation
Summer holiday and summer training
2 Months
Thursday | 2027/7/1 - 8/31
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Summer Semester
Bologna Process / Courses
8 Weeks
Thursday | 2027/7/1 - 8/31
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Second Attempt Exams
Flexibility for universities in case of overlap
Flexible Start
Wednesday | 2027/9/1
📌 Important Notes:
- Scientific department councils have the recommendation to advance or delay exam dates wherever they appear for a maximum period of one week, subject to college council approval.
- Eid Al-Fitr, Eid Al-Adha, and other official holidays/occasions should be taken into account if they coincide with examination days.
Last Updated: 29 Aug 2026