Dates in the academic year

When does my semester start and when does it end? By when do I have to continue enrolement and when do the Christmas vacations start this year? We have compiled the most important dates for your studies on this page.

Start of Semester: 01.10.2026
End of Semester: 31.03.2027
Introductory events for first semester students: 12. & 13.10.2026
First day of lectures: 12.10.2026
Last day of lectures: 05.02.2027
Academic anniversary Celebration: 10.11.2026
Winter break: 24.12.2026 – 06.01.2027
Enrolment period: As stated in your notice of admission; otherwise:
15.04.2026 – 01.10.2026
Enrolment period for visiting students: 01.10.2026 – 31.10.2026
Continuing enrolment for summer semester 2027: 15.01.2027 – 15.02.2027

Start of Semester: 01.10.2026
End of Semester: 31.03.2027
Introductory events for first semester students: 12. & 13.10.2026
First day of lectures: 12.10.2026
Last day of lectures: 05.02.2027
Academic anniversary Celebration: 10.11.2026
Winter break: 24.12.2026 – 06.01.2027
Enrolment period: As stated in your notice of admission; otherwise:
15.04.2026 – 01.10.2026
Enrolment period for visiting students: 01.10.2026 – 31.10.2026
Continuing enrolment for summer semester 2027: 15.01.2027 – 15.02.2027

Start of Semester: 01.04.2027
End of Semester: 30.09.2027

Start of Semester: 01.10.2027
End of Semester: 31.03.2028

Start of Semester: 01.10.2026
End of Semester: 31.03.2027
Introductory events for first semester students: 12. & 13.10.2026
First day of lectures: 12.10.2026
Last day of lectures: 05.02.2027
Academic anniversary Celebration: 10.11.2026
Winter break: 24.12.2026 – 06.01.2027
Enrolment period: As stated in your notice of admission; otherwise:
15.04.2026 – 01.10.2026
Enrolment period for visiting students: 01.10.2026 – 31.10.2026
Continuing enrolment for summer semester 2027: 15.01.2027 – 15.02.2027

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