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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.