Academic calendar
Structure of the academic calendar
The academic year is divided into 2 semesters, each of which is divided into 2 teaching blocks. Each block consists of 6 lecture weeks, followed by 1 study week, and ends with 3 weeks of exams. The examination period at the end of teaching block 4 will have 4 exam weeks.
Structure of the academic year
Arrival date
We advise you to arrive well before the start of the semester so that you can attend the Faculty Introduction, arrange the necessary formalities, and get acquainted with the town and the university. Students arriving late are not guaranteed admission to classes.
Induction period
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Date
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Event
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26 August 2026
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Faculty of Law Introduction for incoming law students (mandatory) and registration for non-EU (visa etc.)
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27 August 2026
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University introduction programme for all incoming international students
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27 and 28 August 2027
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Faculty of Law exchange (mandatory) Induction sessions
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(late) January 2027 |
University introduction programme (mandatory) for all incoming international students (Spring semester)
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(late) January 2027
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Faculty of Law introduction for incoming exchange students 2nd semester (Spring semester)
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Academic year at a glance
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Block 1
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31 August 2026 - 9 October 2026
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Lecture period
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12 October 2026 - 16 October 2026
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Study week
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19 October 2026 - 6 November 2026
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Exam period Block 1
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Block 2
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9 November 2026 - 18 December 2026
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Lecture period
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21 December 2026 - 1 January 2027
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Christmas holidays
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4 January 2027 - 8 January 2027
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Study week
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11 January 2027 - 29 January 2027
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Exam period Block 2 & Resit exams Block 1
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Block 3
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1 February 2027 - 12 March 2027
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Lecture period
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15 March 2027 - 19 March 2027
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Study week
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22 March 2027 - 9 April 2027
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Exam period Block 3 & Resit exams Block 2
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Block 4
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12 April 2027 - 28 May 2027
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Lecture period
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31 May 2027 - 4 June 2027
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Study week
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7 June 2027 - 18 June 2027
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Exam period Block 4
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21 June 2027 - 2 July 2027
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Resit exams Block 3 & Block 4
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Last modified:07 September 2026 10.19 a.m.