Academic Calendar

The academic year starts in September and ends in mid-July the following year. The courses are spread over three semesters, with two-weeks breaks for students between each semester.

  • First semester: 16 weeks – from late September to early January, with the final examinations held in the last week.
  • Two-week break.
  • Second semester: 16 weeks – from late January to mid-May, with final examinations in the last week.
  • Two-weeks break.
  • Third semester: 12 weeks – from late May until September, with final examinations scheduled during the last week.

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