Academic Calendar 2026/27
Key dates, term dates, public holidays, and assessment periods for the current academic year.
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2026
Term 1
Autumn
| 7 Sep | Foundation course/training in Chemistry and/or Food Handling |
| 8 Sep | Public holiday |
| 21 Sep | Public holiday |
| 22–26 Sep | Induction sessions (Freshers\’ Week) |
| 5 Oct | Start of Term 1 lectures (see timetable for HE study programmes) |
| 2–3 Nov | Mid-term holidays |
| 5 Nov | Start of p/t FE courses (MQF Levels 3–4) |
| 8 Dec | Public holiday |
| 19 Dec | Graduation ceremony |
| 23 Dec | End of Term 1 lectures/assessments |
| 24 Dec – 3 Jan | Christmas recess |
2027
Term 2
Spring
| 4 Jan | Start of Term 2 lectures (see timetable for HE study programmes) |
| 8–9 Feb | Mid-term holidays (Carnival) |
| 10 Feb | Public holiday |
| 19 Mar | Public holiday |
| 24 Mar | End of Term 2 lectures/assessments |
| 25 Mar – 4 Apr | Easter recess |
Term 3
Summer
| 5 Apr | Start of Term 3 lectures (see timetable for HE study programmes) |
| 1 May | Public holiday |
| 7 Jun | Public holiday |
| 25 Jun | FE Awards ceremony |
| 26 Jun | End of Term 3 lectures/assessments |
| 27 Jun – 4 Jul | Summer recess |
Term 4
Summer Intensive
| 5 Jul | Start of Term 4 |
| 5 Jul – 25 Sep |
Internships and other academic activities (as per specific timetables):
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| 13–25 Sep | Final exam session — presentations of final projects; extra session for resits |
Note: Exams or end-of-term assessments for each study-unit are to be held during the last week of the term in question. Any resits are to be taken at the start of the following term or as agreed with the lecturer (which also applies to the re-submission of assignments).
Updated: 07.07.2026