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