Academic calendar
The academic year is divided into two semesters:
- Winter semester from late September to January
- Summer semester from February to June
Each semester consists of 12-13 weeks of classes followed by an examination period. Classes usually take 45 or 90 minutes.
An Orientation programme is preceding the beginning of classes, starting a week before regular classes start. It is strongly recommended that incoming students participate in this programme. Students of Medicine may start earlier than students of other faculties, therefore they are recommended to check the beginning of their study programme with the Medical Faculty coordinator. With approval from respective Departments students can take examinations also before the official examination period.
Academic year 2012/2013
The academic year starts on September 1st 2012 and ends on August 31st 2013. The fall semester ends before Christmas. Exams are scheduled throughout January. The spring semester begins in the middle of February and ends in the middle of May with exams continuing until the end of June.
Arrival at the Halls of Residence | September 8–9, 2012 |
Orientation week for the winter semester | September 10–September 14, 2012 |
Winter semester beginning | September 17, 2012* |
Winter semester ending | December 14, 2012* |
Christmas break | December 17, 2012- January 4, 2013 |
Examination period beginning* | January 7, 2013 |
Examination period ending | February 8, 2013 |
Orientation week for the summer semester | February 4–February 8, 2013 |
Summer semester beginning | February 11, 2013* |
Summer semester ending PU Academic week Sport Activities Day | May 10, 2013 February 18-22, 2013 May 15, 2013 |
Examination period beginning * | May 13, 2013 |
Examination period ending | June 30, 2013 (September 4, 2013 at the latest ) |
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* With approval from respective departments, students can take examinations also before the official examination period.
* Winter semester at the Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Health Sciences starts on September 17, 2012 and ends on January 4, 2013.
* Summer Semester at the Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Health Sciences starts on February 11, 2013 and ends on May 24, 2013.
