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: 25 - 29 September 2023
- Leicester academic year: 25 September 2023 - 7 June 2024
- Calendar year 2024 (alternative assessments*): 8 January - 13 December 2024
- Calendar year 2024: 8 January 2024 - 12 January 2025.
*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: 25 - 29 September 2023
- Semester 1 with alternative assessments: 25 September - 15 December 2023
- Semester 1: 25 September 2023 - 14 January 2024
- Semester 1 examinations: 8 January - 13 January 2024
Semester 2 (Spring/January start)
- Welcome: 8 - 12 January 2024
- Semester 2 with alternative assessments: 15 January - 27 March 2024
- Semester 2: 15 January - 7 June 2024
- Semester 2 examinations: 7 - 24 May 2024
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: 16 December 2023 - 7 January 2024
- Easter: 28 March - 28 April 2024
- Summer: 8 June - 22 September 2024