University Term Dates
The German academic year is generally divided into a winter and a summer semester. A semester is a period of six months. However, this includes semester breaks (“Semesterferien”), so the actual term time during which lectures and seminars are held (“Vorlesungszeit”) is shorter. During semester breaks there may be examinations, intensive courses or internships. You can usually also find time to go on holiday or find a student job, though.
Term Dates at Bavarian Universities:
| Dates | Semester |
|---|---|
| 9th April - 14th July 2018 | summer semester of 2018 |
| 15th October 2018 - 9th February 2019 | winter semester of 2018/19 |
| 23rd April - 27th July 2019 | summer semester of 2019 |
| 14th October 2019 - 7th February 2020 | winter semester of 2019/20 |
| 20th April - 24th July 2020 | summer semester of 2020 |
| 12th October 2020 - 5th February 2021 | winter semester of 2020/21 |
Term Dates at Bavarian Universities of Applied Sciences:
| Dates | Semester |
|---|---|
| 15th March - 10th July 2018 | summer semester of 2018 |
| 1st October 2018 - 25th January 2019 | winter semester of 2018/19 |
| 18th March - 10th July 2019 | summer semester of 2019 |
| 1st October 2019 - 24th January 2020 | winter semester of 2019/20 |
| 16th March- 10th July 2020 | summer semester of 2020 |
| 1st October 2020 - 22nd January 2021 | winter semester of 2020/21 |
Term Dates at Bavarian Universities of Arts
The Bavarian universities of arts (Kunsthochschulen) adhere to their own academic calendars. You can find out the exact dates by contacting the relevant university directly.