Semester Dates
The academic year at UiB is a total of 40 weeks and divided into two semesters.
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Each semester at UiB starts with a Welcome Programme for all new international students.
Autumn Semester
The autumn semester:
- Lasts approximately 19 weeks.
- Starts in week 32 (mid-August).
- Ends on 20 December.
Lecture start may vary each semester. Contact your faculty for more details.
Important dates in the autumn semester 2024
| Starting in August | Welcome Programme for international students. You will find the exact dates here. |
1 September | Deadline to register for courses and exams at Studentweb. |
November-December | Examinations are held throughout the semester, but most of them will be held during this period. Please check each course for more details. |
20 December | Official end of the autumn semester. |
Public Holidays: There are several public holidays throughout the year in Norway.
Spring Semester
The spring semester:
- Lasts 21 weeks.
- Starts normally in week 1 or 2 (early January).
- Ends on 20 June.
Lecture start may vary each semester. Contact your faculty for more details.
Important dates in the spring semester 2025
| Starting 6 January | Welcome Programme for international students. |
1 February | Deadline to register for courses and exams at Studentweb. |
May - June | Examinations are held throughout the semester, but most of them will be held during this period. Please check each course for more details. |
20 June | Official end of the spring semester. |
Public Holidays: There are several public holidays throughout the year in Norway.
NB! There are normally no lectures on Monday-Friday in the Easter week. Contact your faculty for more information.
