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
* 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.
