Academic Calendar
| Academic Year Schedule Details | Day | Date | Specified Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start and End Dates of the First Semester | Sunday | 20/9/2026 - 31/12/2026 | 15 weeks | |
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Start and End Dates of:
– Mid-Year Examinations for Colleges and Institutes Following the Annual System. – Final Examinations of the First Semester for Colleges and Institutes Following the Semester System, Course System, and Bologna Process. |
Sunday | 3/1/2027 | — | |
| Start and End Dates of the Spring Break | Sunday | 17/1/2027 - 30/1/2027 | Two weeks | |
| Start and End Dates of the Second Semester | Sunday | 31/1/2027 - 13/5/2027 | 15 weeks | |
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Start and End Dates of:
– First-Round Final Examinations for Colleges and Institutes Following the Annual System. – Final Examinations of the Second Semester for Colleges and Institutes Following the Semester System, Course System, and Bologna Process. |
Sunday | 16/5/2027 | — | |
| Start Date of the Second-Round Examinations | Wednesday | 1/9/2027 | — | Universities are granted flexibility in determining the starting date if the examinations overlap with the preparatory school examinations. |
| Start and End Dates of the Summer Vacation | Thursday | 1/7/2027 - 31/8/2027 | Two months | — |
| Dates of Summer Training for Students of Colleges and Institutes Covered by the Training Program, in accordance with the periods specified in the relevant Summer Training Regulations | Thursday | 1/7/2027 - 31/8/2027 | — | — |
| Start and End Dates of the Optional Summer Semester for Universities and Colleges Following the Course System | Thursday | 1/7/2027 - 31/8/2027 | 8 weeks | — |
– The Scientific Departments' Councils may recommend advancing or postponing examination dates, where applicable, by a period of up to one week, subject to the approval of the College Council.
– The holidays of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, as well as other official holidays and occasions, shall be taken into consideration if they coincide with examination dates.
– Student registration for courses under the Course System shall take place within ten (10) working days prior to the start of the semester.