Academic year 2025/26
Dates may differ depending on your course. You can check your specific course, teaching and vacation dates with your Course Admin Team or department.
International Orientation Week
Monday 19 January 2026 - Sunday 25 January 2026 (for courses starting in January 2026)
Induction Week
Monday 19 January 2026 - Friday 23 January 2026 (for courses starting in January 2026)
Term Dates
Autumn
Ends on Friday 19 December 2025
Spring
Monday 12 January 2026 to Friday 27 March 2026
- Assessments: Monday 12 January 2026 to Friday 23 January 2026
- Consolidation week: Monday 9 March 2026 to Friday 13 March 2026
Summer
Monday 20 April 2026 to Friday 26 June 2026
- Assessments: Monday 18 May 2026 to Friday 12 June 2026
Vacation Dates
Christmas
Monday 22 December 2025 - Friday 9 January 2026
Easter
Monday 30 March 2026 - Friday 17 April 2026
Summer
Summer Monday 29 June 2026 - Friday 11 September 2026
*If you're a student with a visa, visit our working during your studies page for more information about your vacation dates.
Referral/Deferral Period
Monday 13 July 2026 - Friday 31 July 2026
Academic year 2026/27
Dates may differ depending on your course. You can check your specific course, teaching and vacation dates with your Course Admin Team or department.
Term Dates
Courses starting in September 2026
Autumn
Monday 14 September 2026 - Friday 18 December 2026
Spring
Monday 18 January 2027 - Friday 4 June 2027
Courses starting in January 2027
Spring
Monday 18 January 2027 - Friday 21 May 2027
Summer
Monday 24 May 2027 - Friday 27 August 2027
Courses starting in May 2027
Summer
Monday 24 May 2027 - Friday 27 August 2027
Vacation Dates
Christmas
Monday 21 December 2026 - Friday 8 January 2027
Easter
Monday 22 March 2027 - Friday 9 April 2027
Summer
Monday 7 June 2027 - Friday 10 September 2027
*If you're a student with a visa, visit our working during your studies page for more information about your vacation dates.
Courses Starting in September 2026
International Orientation Week
Monday 7 September 2026 - Sunday 13 September 2026
Induction Week
Monday 14 September 2026 - Friday 18 September 2026
Assessment and Referral Periods
- Monday 26 October 2026 - Friday 30 October 2026
- Monday 7 December 2026 - Friday 18 December 2026
- Monday 22 February 2027 - Friday 26 February 2027
- Monday 26 April 2027 - Friday 4 June 2027
- Monday 21 June 2027 - Friday 2 July 2027 (Referrals only)
Courses Starting in January 2027
International Orientation Week
Monday 11 January 2027 - Sunday 17 January 2027
Induction Week
Monday 1h January 2027 - Friday 15 January 2027
Assessment and Referral Periods
- Monday 22 February 2027 - Friday 26 February 2027
- Monday 26 April 2027 - Friday 21 May 2027
- Monday 21 June 2027 - Friday 2 July 2027 (Referrals only)
- Monday 5 July 2027 - Friday 9 July 2027
- Monday 16 August 2027 - Friday 27 August 2027
- Monday 25 October 2027 - Friday 29 October 2027
- Monday 6 December 2027 - Friday 17 December 2027
Courses Starting in May 2027
International Orientation Week
Monday 24 May 2027 - Sunday 30 May 2027
Induction Week
Monday 24 May 2027 - Friday 28 May 2027
Assessment and Referral Periods
- Monday 21 June 2027 - Friday 2 July 2027 (Referrals only)
- Monday 5 July 2027 - Friday 9 July 2027
- Monday 16 August 2027 - Friday 27 August 2027
- Monday 25 October 2027 - Friday 29 October 2027
- Monday 6 December 2027 - Friday 17 December 2027
- Monday 21 February 2028 - Friday 25 February 2028
- Monday 24 April 2028 - Friday 19 May 2028
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Find out more about your term time and vacation working restrictions.
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For information about graduation dates, please see our graduation page.
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