Term dates

Academic year 2025/2026

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 Sciences programmes.

Terms

Autumn term: Monday 29 September to Friday 12 December 2025
Spring term: Monday 12 January to Friday 27 March 2026
Summer term: Monday 27 April to Friday 19 June 2026

Semesters

Autumn semester: Teaching begins: Monday 29 September 2025. Teaching ends: Friday 12 December 2025
Spring semester: Teaching begins: Monday 26 January 2026 (start dates may vary by School). Teaching ends: Friday 8 May 2026

Introduction week

Monday 22 September to Sunday 28 September 2025

International students' orientation week

Monday 15 September to Friday 19 September 2025

Examinations

Autumn semester: Monday 12 January to Friday 23 January 2026
Spring semester: Monday 18 May to Friday 5 June 2026
To find out when resits are this year, please go to the resits page.

Dates when the University will be closed

24 December 2025 to 1 January 2026
2 to 7 April 2026
4 May 2026
25 to 26 May 2026
31 August to 1 September 2026

Holiday opening hours and support for students

Find out more about services, activities and opportunities to connect with others during the holidays.