The Academic Year officially starts on 01 October and ends on 30 September and is divided into two semesters.
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The winter semester starts in early/mid-October and lectures last until early February. Exams take place towards the end of the lecture period and may last for another 3-4 weeks until after the lecture period has ended.
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The summer semester starts in early/mid-April and lectures last until mid-/late July. Exams take place towards the end of the lecture period and may last for another 3-4 weeks until after the lecture period has ended.
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The exact dates of the lecture period vary each year. Please find the dates on the Studierendenkanzlei’s website: /en/studium/organisation-beratung/fristen-und-termine/
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Exchange students are expected to arrive for the orientation events that take place before the semester begins.

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