Academic calendar
Dubai Campus semester dates
Semester dates for our Dubai campus are listed here and you can find dates for induction, teaching, holidays, and examination. Please note the campus holidays or 'buildings closed' days for each campus.
2024/25 Academic Year - Semester dates
| Dates | Activity |
|---|---|
| 1 September – 5 September 2025 | September Semester Welcome Week |
| 8 September – 29 November 2025 | September Semester Teaching |
| 13 – 17 October 2025 | September Semester Consolidation Week |
| 1-16 December 2025 | December Exam and Assessment Diet |
| 15 December 2025 – 9 January 2026 | December Break |
| 5-9 January 2026 | January Semester Welcome Week |
| 12 January 2026 – 4 April 2026 | January Semester Teaching |
| 16-20 February 2026 | January Semester Consolidation Week |
| 6-17 April 2026 | April Break |
| 20 April - 1 May 2026 | April Exam and Assessment Diet |
| 27 April - 1 May 2026 | May Semester Welcome Week |
| 4 May- 24 July 2026 | May Semester Teaching |
| 8-12 June 2026 | May Semester Consolidation Week |
| 30 June - 1 July 2026* | Summer Graduations |
| 27 July- 7 August 2026 | August Exam and Assessment Diet |
| 10 August - 4 September 2026 | August Break |
| 24 - 25 November 2026* | August Break |
Please note that new students joining the Global College Programme (ADEP) in January 2026 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* 2025/26
- 5 Sep 2025 (Prophet Mohammed's Birthday)
- 2-3 Dec 2025 (National Day)
- 1 Jan 2026 (New Year’s Day)
- 20-22 Mar 2026 (Eid Al Fitr*)
- 26-29 Jun 2026 (Arafat Day, Eid Al Adha*)
- 16 Jun 2025 (Islamic New Year*)
- 25 Aug 2026 (Prophet Mohammed's Birthday)
*All dates given are approximate.
UK and Malaysia Campuses
See also the semester dates for our UK and Malaysia Campuses