The academic year

 

The academic year is divided into winter semester and summer semester. Each semester consists of a period during which courses are held and a lecuture-free period ("holidays").

 

Summer semester 2025

Beginning of semester and classes1 March 2025
Rectors's Day (no classes)12 March 2025
Easter break14 to 27 April 2025
Whitsun break7 to 9 June 2025
End of classes30 June 2025
Lecture-free period (summer break)1 July to 30 September 2025
End of semester30 September 2025

Winter semester 2025/26

Beginning of semester and classes1 October 2025
No classes2 November 2025
Christmas break22 December 2025 to 6 January 2026
End of classes31 January 2026
Lecture-free period (semester break)1 to 28 February 2026
End of semester28 February 2026

Summer semester 2026

Beginning of semester and classes1 March 2026
Rectors's Day (no classes)12 March 2026
Easter break30 March to 12 April 2026
Whitsun break23 May to 25 May 2026
End of classes30 June 2026
Lecture-free period (summer break)1 July to 30 September 2026
End of semester30 September 2026