Overview
Select a semester below to view the academic calendar, which outlines key dates across the academic year, including teaching periods, assessment schedules, registration windows, and institutional deadlines. It is designed to support effective planning and ensure alignment with the university’s academic cycle.
Regular reference to the calendar is recommended to support timely planning and ensure consistent academic progress.
Academic Calendar
2026-2027
August 3
Admissions Open for PhD & MA (Fall 2027)
August 24
Faculty Resumes on Campus
August 25
Al Mawlid Al Nabawi Holiday
August 24 - 27
New Ph.D. 2026 Students Orientation, Advising, and Registration for Fall Semester 2026
August 26 - 27
Returning Ph.D. 2025, MA 2025/ 2026 Advising, and Registration for Fall Semester 2026
August 31
First day of Classes
August 31 - September 3
Add/Drop Period for the Fall 2026
October 23 - November 1
Fall Break
October 29
Fall 2027 Admissions Deadline
December 1 - 3
Commemoration Day & UAE National Day
December 16
Last Day of Classes
December 17 - 18
Language Examinations
December 22
Graduation Day for MA Spring 2025 Cohort
December 23
Winter Break Begins
December 26
Release of Final Grades to Students
January 4
Staff Resumes Work
January 6 - 7
Advising and Registration for the Spring 2027
January 6
Faculty Resume on Campus
January 11
First Day of Classes
January 11 - 14
Add/Drop Period
February 7
Holy Month of Ramadan*
March 8 - 14
Eid Al Fitr Holiday*
April 5 - 11
Spring Break
April 12
Classes Resume
April 29
Last Day of Classes
May 3 - 5
Final Exams
May 13
Release of Final Grades to Students
May 19 - 23
Eid Al Dha Holiday*
May 19
Summer Break Begins
* Islamic holidays are determined after sighting the moon and actual dates may not coincide with the dates in this calendar. Commencement dates are tentative and are subject to change. The dates will be updated once the official public holiday dates are released.
