Term dates and academic calendar 2025-26

The dates in the standard academic year calendar apply to most undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes. The dates provided are correct at the time of publication, but may be subject to change.

Some programmes may teach outside this standard calendar; non-standard programmes include: all School of Education programmes, MBA, MSc Bioinformatics, MSc Global Health System Leadership, MSc Microbiology and Infection, MSc Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, MSc Sport and Exercise Medicine, MPH Public Health, MSc Supply Chain Management, and all January start foundation programmes. For further information, please check the programme page, programme handbook, or contact the Programme Director.

Attendance is required throughout term time, including during assessment support, examination periods, and the summer term.

Current students can access their timetable via the MyUoB website or application.

Welcome Week

• Welcome Week – Monday 22 September 2025 to Sunday 28 September 2025

Semester 1

• Teaching – Monday 29 September 2025 to Sunday 14 December 2025
• Christmas Vacation – Monday 15 December 2025 to Sunday 11 January 2026
• January Examination Period – Monday 12 January 2026 to Saturday 17 January 2026

Semester 2

• Teaching – Monday 19 January 2026 to Sunday 29 March 2026
• Easter Vacation – Monday 30 March 2026 to Sunday 26 April 2026
• Teaching – Monday 27 April 2026 to Sunday 3 May 2026
• Assessment Support – Monday 4 May 2026 to Sunday 10 May 2026
• Summer Examination Period – Monday 11 May 2026 to Saturday 23 May 2026 and Monday 1 June 2026 to Saturday 6 June 2026

Summer Term

• Summer Term – Monday 8 June 2026 to Sunday 28 June 2026
• Summer Research Period – The summer research period for taught postgraduate programmes begins on Monday 29 June 2026. This time is normally for focusing on the Dissertation/Project. Taught postgraduate programmes, when taken on a full-time basis, typically last 12 months
• Supplementary Examination Period – Monday 17 August 2026 to Friday 28 August 2026

We observe UAE public holidays and University closure days throughout the academic year. While we aim to provide accurate information, some dates may change, particularly those determined by the Islamic Hijri calendar (marked with an asterisk*). Final confirmation from the University will be shared closer to the time, following official announcements from the UAE's Moon Sighting Committee.

Closure days

The campus will be closed, and no teaching will take place.

• Monday 1 September 2025 – University Closure Day
• Friday 5 September 2025 – Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)*
• Monday 8 September 2025 – University Closure Day
• Monday 1 December 2025 to Wednesday 3 December 2025 – Eid al-Etihad
• Thursday 25 December 2025 to Friday 2 January 2026 – Christmas and New Years
• Friday 20 March 2026 to Monday 23 March 2026 – Eid al-Fitr*
• Monday 25 May 2026 – University Closure Day
• Tuesday 26 May 2026 – Arafat Day*
• Wednesday 27 May 2026 to Thursday 28 May 2026 – Eid al-Adha*
• Friday 29 May 2026 – University Closure Day
• Tuesday 16 June 2026 – Islamic New Year*

Campus events and graduations

• Winter Graduation  – Thursday 20 November 2025 (campus open, no teaching)
• Winter Education Celebration – Friday 21 November 2025 (campus open, teaching continues)
• UoBXtra – Monday 8 June 2026 to Sunday 28 June 2026
• Summer Graduation – To be confirmed
• Summer Education Celebration – To be confirmed

The University's academic year dates are available up to 2027/28. However, please note that dates at the Dubai campus may vary slightly. Finalised dates will be confirmed closer to each academic year.

We recommend checking back regularly or contacting your department for the most up-to-date information.