The academic year is divided into two semesters, autumn and spring, each semester lasting thirteen weeks. The academic calendar varies somewhat from one faculty to another.
The Autumn semester begins in late August /early September with examinations in December, while the Spring semester begins in early January with the examinations completed by the middle of May.
The University Academic Calendar holds all important dates in regards to studies, such as the start of teaching, examination periods, and the deadline for dropping courses.