Academic Calendar
Semester dates in general
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Begin of term01.10.2025
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End of term31.03.2026
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Begin of lectures13.10.2025
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End of lectures06.02.2026
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Re-matriculation period for next semester09.01.2026 to 06.03.2026
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Central examination period09.02.2026 to 07.03.2026
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Begin of term01.04.2026
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End of term30.09.2026
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Begin of lectures07.04.2026
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End of lectures17.07.2026
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Re-matriculation period for next semester22.06.2026 to 04.09.2026
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Central examination period20.07.2026 to 15.08.2026
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Begin of term01.10.2026
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End of term31.03.2027
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Begin of lectures12.10.2026
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End of lectures05.02.2027
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Re-matriculation period for next semester04.01.2027 to 05.03.2027
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Central examination period08.02.2027 to 06.03.2027
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Dates for application and admission
- Application period
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for courses of studies without restrictions of admission26.05.2025 to 19.09.2025
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for courses of studies with local restrictions of admission 126.05.2025 to 15.07.2025
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for students from abroad with restrictions of admission via uni‑assist01.04.2025 to 15.07.2025
- Extended period for enrolment
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for courses of studies without restrictions of admission31.10.2025 2
1Courses of studies: first-year-students (Bachelor, Educational Studies), postgraduate studies (Master), applicants changing universities or courses of studies, students in advanced terms of courses of studies
2 We recommend completing your enrolment before the start of the semester if possible. This way, you will gain timely access to all university services and be well prepared for the start of the semester.
A detailed overview of dates in the allocation procedure for degree programmes with restricted admissioncan be found here.
- Application period
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for courses of studies without restrictions of admission10.11.2025 to 13.03.2026
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for courses of studies with local restrictions of admission 110.11.2025 to 15.01.2026
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for students from abroad with restrictions of admission via uni‑assist01.10.2025 to 15.01.2026
- Extended period for enrolment
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for courses of studies without restrictions of admission30.04.2026 2
1Courses of studies: first-year-students (Bachelor, Educational Studies), postgraduate studies (Master), applicants changing universities or courses of studies, students in advanced terms of courses of studies
2 We recommend completing your enrolment before the start of the semester if possible. This way, you will gain timely access to all university services and be well prepared for the start of the semester.
A detailed overview of dates in the allocation procedure for degree programmes with restricted admissioncan be found here.
- Application period
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for courses of studies without restrictions of admission25.05.2026 to 18.09.2026
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for courses of studies with local restrictions of admission 125.05.2026 to 15.07.2026
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for students from abroad with restrictions of admission via uni‑assist01.04.2026 to 15.07.2026
- Extended period for enrolment
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for courses of studies without restrictions of admission31.10.2026 2
1Courses of studies: first-year-students (Bachelor, Educational Studies), postgraduate studies (Master), applicants changing universities or courses of studies, students in advanced terms of courses of studies
2 We recommend completing your enrolment before the start of the semester if possible. This way, you will gain timely access to all university services and be well prepared for the start of the semester.
A detailed overview of dates in the allocation procedure for degree programmes with restricted admissioncan be found here.
Introductory events for first-year students
Non-lecture days
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Day of German unity03.10.2025
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Reformation Day31.10.2025
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Day of Prayer and Repentance19.11.2025
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Christmas / New Years Day20.12.2025 to 04.01.2026
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Easter03.04.2026 to 06.04.2026
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May Day01.05.2026
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Ascension Day14.05.2026
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campus and sports festivalt.b.a. (lecture-free from 2 p.m)
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Whitsun25.05.2026 to 26.05.2026
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Day of German unity03.10.2026
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Reformation Day31.10.2026
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Day of Prayer and Repentance18.11.2026
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Christmas / New Years Day19.12.2026 to 03.01.2027
