Term dates
Academic year 2026/27
The following term and semester dates relate to the general teaching and examination periods at the University. Dates may differ for some programmes of study, especially postgraduate and Faculty of Medicine and Health programmes.
You can also use our recommended arrival dates to plan when to get here, helping you to settle in and make a successful start.
International students’ orientation week
- Monday 14 September to Friday 18 September 2026
Introduction week (Welcome)
- Monday 21 September to Sunday 27 September 2026
Terms
- Autumn term: Monday 28 September to Friday 11 December 2026
- Spring term: Monday 11 January to Friday 19 March 2027
- Summer term: Monday 19 April to Friday 18 June 2027
Semesters
- Autumn semester: Teaching begins: Monday 28 September 2026. Teaching ends: Friday 11 December 2026
- Spring semester: Teaching begins: Monday 25 January 2027 (start dates may vary by School). Teaching ends: Friday 7 May 2027
Examinations
- Autumn semester: Monday 11 January to Friday 22 January 2027
- Spring semester: Monday 17 May to Friday 4 June 2027
- To find out when resits are this year, please go to the resits page.
Dates when the University will be closed
- 24 December 2026 to 1 January 2027
- 25 to 30 March 2027
- 3 May 2027
- 31 May to 1 June 2027
- 30 to 31 August 2027
Future term dates
For future University key dates see our almanac.
Holiday opening hours and support for students
Find out more about services, activities and opportunities to connect with others during the holidays.