The academic calendar 2026/2027

University Academic Calendar for Undergraduate Students for the Academic Year 2026–2027

No. Academic Calendar Details Day Date Duration Notes
1 Start and end of the first academic semester Sunday 20/09/2026 – 31/12/2026 15 weeks
2 Examination dates: Mid-year examinations for colleges and institutes following the annual system. Final examinations for the first semester for colleges and institutes following the semester system, including the Bologna Process. Sunday 03/01/2027
3 Start and end of the spring vacation Sunday 17/01/2027 – 30/01/2027 2 weeks
4 Start and end of the second academic semester Sunday 31/01/2027 – 13/05/2027 15 weeks
5 Examination dates: Final examinations for the first round for colleges and institutes following the annual system. Final examinations for the second semester for colleges and institutes following the semester system, including the Bologna Process. Sunday 16/05/2027
6 Start date of the second-round examinations Wednesday 01/09/2027 The date may be adjusted if it overlaps with preparatory-stage students’ examinations.
7 Start and end of the summer vacation Thursday 01/07/2027 – 31/08/2027 2 months
8 Summer training period for students of colleges and institutes, as specified in the relevant summer-training instructions. Thursday 01/07/2027 – 31/08/2027
9 Start and end of the summer academic semester for universities and colleges following the credit-hour system / optional summer courses under the Bologna Process. Thursday 01/07/2027 – 31/08/2027 8 weeks

 

Additional Notes

  1. Scientific departments have the authority to recommend bringing examination dates forward or postponing them by up to one week, where applicable, subject to approval by the relevant College/Institute Council.
  2. The Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and other official holidays shall be observed if they fall during examination periods.
  3. Student registration for academic courses shall take place during the specified period indicated in the relevant regulations, in addition to the circulars issued by the Directorate/Department in this regard.

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