When does the semester start and when are the holidays? On this page, you’ll find an overview of all the key semester dates.
Winter Semester 2026/2027
| Start and end of the winter semester | 1 October 2026 – 31 March 2027 |
| Start and end of courses* | 12 October 2026 – 5 February 2027 |
| Christmas holidays | 21 December 2026 – 8 January 2027 |
| Re-enrolment, leave of absence and part-time study for the 2027 summer semester | 1 January – 28 February 2027 |
| Extended deadline for re-enrolment (subject to a fee) | 1–7 March 2027 |
Summer semester 2027
| Start and end of the summer semester | 1 April – 30 September 2027 |
| Start and end dates of courses* | 5 April – 16 July 2027 |
| Easter holidays | 26–29 March 2027 |
| Re-enrolment, leave of absence and part-time study for the winter semester 2027/2028 | 1 July – 31 August 2027 |
| Extended deadline for re-enrolment (subject to a fee) | 1–7 September 2027 |
Winter semester 2027/2028
| Start and end of the winter semester | 1 October 2027 – 31 March 2028 |
| Start and end dates of courses* | 11 October – 4 February 2028 |
| Christmas holidays | 20 December 2027 – 7 January 2028 |
| Re-enrolment, leave of absence and part-time study for the 2028 summer semester | 1 January – 28 February 2028 |
| Extended deadline for re-enrolment (subject to a fee) | 1–7 March 2028 |
* Please note that examinations may take place outside term time, as may certain courses (particularly laboratories, block seminars, etc.).
