Academic calendar
Dubai Campus semester dates
Semester dates for our Dubai campus are listed below and you can find dates for induction, teaching, holidays, and examination. Please note the campus holidays or 'buildings closed' days for each campus.
| Dates | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7 September – 11 September 2026 | September Semester Welcome Week |
| 14 September – 5 December 2026 | September Semester Teaching |
| 19 – 23 October 2026 | September Semester Flexible Learning Week |
| 7-18 December 2026 | December Exam and Assessment Diet |
| 21 December 2026 – 15 January 2027 | December Break |
| 11-15 January 2027 | January Semester Welcome Week |
| 18 January – 10 April 2027 | January Semester Teaching |
| 22-26 February 2027 | January Semester Flexible Learning Week |
| 12-23 April 2027 | April Break |
| 26 April - 7 May 2027 | April Exam and Assessment Diet |
| 3 - 7 May 2027 | May Semester Welcome Week |
| 10 May- 30 July 2027 | May Semester Teaching |
| 14-18 June 2027 | May Semester Flexible Learning Week |
| July 2027 (TBC) | Summer Graduations |
| 2 - 13 August 2027 | August Exam and Assessment Diet |
| 16 August - 3 September 2027 | August Break |
| November 2027 (TBC) | Winter Graduations (Dubai) |
Please note that new students joining the Global College Programme (ADEP) in January 2027 follow different session dates.
The University buildings will be closed for the following official UAE holidays*: The exact date(s) of observation will be announced by the UAE government and confirmed by the University closer to each holiday.
Dubai Campus Holidays* 2026/27
- 2 - 3 December 2026 (National Day)
- 1 January 2027 (New Year’s Day)
- 10 - 12 March 2027 (Eid Al Fitr*)
- 15 - 18 May 2027 (Arafat Day, Eid Al Adha*)
- 6 Jun 2027 (Islamic New Year*)
- 14 Aug 2027 (Prophet Mohammed's Birthday)
*All dates given are approximate.
UK and Malaysia Campuses
See also the semester dates for our UK and Malaysia Campuses