On this page we list all important dates and deadlines during the fall and spring semesters.
For more detailed information on the application deadlines please see the application deadlines web page.
The extact enrollment dates will be announced with the admission note. General deadlines can be found on the enrollment web page.
Changed semester dates
The lecture period of the winter semester 2020/21 and summer semester 2021 has changed due to the corona pandemic.
Teaching in summer semester 2021
The summer semester 2021 will be conducted as a digital semester with mandatory on-site practical courses. Further information on teaching and studying in the summer semester 2021 is published on the corona-website.
The lecture period of winter semester 2020/21
- Semester starts
- October 1, 2020
- Classes start
- November 02, 2020
Please keep in mind the introductory events of the different study programs at the start of your studies.
- Classes end
- February 13, 2021
- Semester break / holidays
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- All Saints' Day: Sunday, November 01, 2020
- Year end semester break 2020/21: Wednesday, December 23, 2020 to Wednesday, January 6, 2021 (inclusive of both dates)
- Semester ends
- March 31, 2021
The lecture period of summer semester 2021
- Semester starts
- April 01, 2021
- Classes start
- April 19, 2021
Please keep in mind the introductory events of the different study programs at the start of your studies.
- Classes end
- July 24, 2021
- Semester break / holidays
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- Easter break: Fr, April 02, 2021 - Mo, April 05, 2021
- Labor Day: Sa, May 1, 2021
- Ascencion Day: Th, May 13, 2021
- Whitsun holidays (Pfingstferien): Tu, May 25, 2021 - Sa, May 29, 2021
- Corpus Christi: Th, June 03, 2021
- Semester ends
- September 30, 2021
The lecture period of winter semester 2021/22
- Semester starts
- October 1, 2021
- Classes start
- October 18, 2021
Please keep in mind the introductory events of the different study programs at the start of your studies.
- Classes end
- February 12, 2022
- Semester break / holidays
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- All Saints' Day: Monday, November 01, 2021
- Year end semester break 2021/22: Thursday, December 23, 2021 to Saturday, January 8, 2022 (inclusive of both dates)
- Semester ends
- March 31, 2022
General semester dates
- Re-registration
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- Re-registration period for the following summer semester: January 15 - February 15
- Re-registration period for the following winter semester: July 15 - August 15
- Re-registration period for the following summer semester: January 15 - February 15
- Leave of absence
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An application for a leave of absence is normally due during the re-registration period. See the Leave of Absence page for more on this.
- De-registration
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- As of the end of the winter semester: until March 15
- As of the end of the summer semester: until September 15
Examination dates
Registration period
| SS 2020 | WS 2020/21 | SS 2021 |
| May 06 to June 11, 2020 | Nov. 11 to Dec. 17, 2020 | May 12 to June 10, 2021 |
Exams centrally managed by the examination office
| SS 2020 | WS 2020/21 | SS 2021 |
| Aug. 03 to Oct. 24, 2020 | Feb. 15 to Apr. 17, 2021 | Aug. 16 to Oct. 09, 2021 |
Contact
Admissions Office for Germans and Foreigners with German Education