Academic calendar

The academic year at Utrecht University is divided into 2 semesters and each semester is divided into 2 blocks/periods/terms. Lectures, classes and exams (except re-takes) take place in these periods, although some faculties may slightly differ from the dates below.

2022 - 2023

Semester I
  • start period 1: Monday 5 September (week 36)
  • start period 2: Monday 14 November (week 46)

Non-teaching days: Monday 26 December t/m Friday 6 January (week 52 en week 1)*

Semester II
  • start period 3: Monday 6 February (week 6)
  • start period 4: Monday 24 April (week 17)

End of period 4: Friday 30 June (the Friday of week 26)

2023 - 2024

Semester I
  • start period 1: Monday 4 September (week 36)
  • start period 2: Monday 13 November (week 46)

Non-teaching days: Monday 25 December t/m Friday 5 January (week 52 en week 1)*

Semester II
  • start period 3: Monday 5 February (week 6)
  • start period 4: Monday 22 April (week 17)

End of period 4: Friday 28 June (the Friday of week 26)

Please note that University College Utrecht and University College Roosevelt have different academic calendars.