Term and semester dates

A 'term' refers to the period of time when you can expect classes to be held. A 'semester' includes term-time and weeks when you will be expected to undertake independent study, revision, and exams.

Full year programme dates

• Welcome week: 23 - 27 September 2024
• Leicester academic year: 23 September 2024 - 6 June 2025
• Calendar year 2025 (alternative assessments*): 6 January - 12 December 2025
• Calendar year 2025: 6 January 2025  - 11 January 2026.

*Students wishing to take alternative assessments in order to depart the UK in December should refer to the section on exams.

Semester 1 (Fall/September start)

• Welcome Week: 23 - 27 September 2024
• Semester 1 with alternative assessments: 23 September - 13 December 2024
• Semester 1: 23 September 2024 - 12 January 2025
• Semester 1 examinations: 6 - 11 January 2025

Semester 2 (Spring/January start)

• Welcome: 6 - 10 January 2025
• Semester 2 with alternative assessments: 13 January - 28 March 2025
• Semester 2: 13 January - 6 June 2025
• Semester 2 examinations: 6 - 23 May 2025 

Exams

Please note that students taking classes in some scientific subjects including Biological Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Geology, Informatics and Mathematics  will be required to stay for the full examination period in January and/or Summer as applicable.

Airport pick-up service

The Study Abroad Unit will be in touch with all offer-holders regarding the airport pick-up service as soon as detailed information is available.

Vacations and holidays

• Christmas: 14 December 2024 - 5 January 2025
• Easter: 29 March - 27 April 2025
• Summer: 7 June - 21 September 2025