2020
In 2020-21 the University will be introducing a new academic teaching year framework. The new structure will have two semesters; each will include 11 weeks of learning and teaching, a period of assessment support, and an end of semester assessment period.
| Monday 21 to Friday 25 September |
WELCOME WEEK 2020 |
| Monday 28 September |
SEMESTER ONE STARTS |
| Monday 21 December |
Christmas vacation starts |
2021
Please note that if necessary, the end of semester assessment periods may include Saturday examinations so, for example, there may be examinations held on Saturday 9 January 2021, Saturday 16 January 2021 and Saturday 23 January 2021.
| Friday 1 January |
University closed day |
| Friday 8 January |
Christmas vacation ends |
| Friday 22 January |
SEMESTER ONE ENDS |
| Monday 25 to Friday 29 January |
UoBe Festival |
| Monday 1 February |
SEMESTER TWO STARTS |
| Monday 29 March to Friday 16 April |
Easter vacation |
| Friday 25 June |
SEMESTER TWO ENDS |
Other student events
Other University of Birmingham events