Academic Calendar
Winter Semester 2024/25 | |
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Duration of semester | 01.10.2024 - 31.03.2025 |
Orientation weeks (incl. German Intensive Course) - optional | 23.09. – 11.10.2024 |
Course/Lecture period | 14.10.2024 - 31.01.2025 |
Exam period | see below |
Course free days: | |
Public holiday: Tag der Deutschen Einheit (German Reunification Day) | 03.10.2024 |
Christmas break | 23.12.2024 – 04.01.2025 |
Summer Semester 2024 | |
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Duration of semester | 01.04.2024 - 30.09.2024 |
Orientation weeks (incl. German Intensive Course) - optional | 11.03. - 28.03.2024 |
Course/Lecture period | 02.04. – 05.07.2024 |
Exam period | see below |
Course free days: | |
Good Friday Easter | 20.03.2024 31.03./01.04.2024 |
Public holiday: "Tag der Arbeit" (Labour Day) | 01.05.2024 |
"Christi Himmelfahrt" (Ascension Day) | 09.05.2024 |
"Pfingsten" (Pentecost) | 19./20.05.2024 |
Orientation weeks and exam period
Orientation weeks
During the three orientation weeks, the International Office offers a variety of information events and lots of opportunities to get to know the University of Bremen, the campus and the city. Students also have the possibility to participate in an optional German intensive language course. No registration is needed for the orientation weeks. However, the intensive German language course, organized by the Goethe Institute, requires registration. The orientation weeks are optional.
Exam period
Usually lecturers will communicate the type and date of exams during the first few weeks of lectures. Most exams will take place up to three weeks after the end of the lecture period. Term papers can often be handed in electronically up to 6 weeks after the lecture period. For further information in order to plan their exact departure date, students can contact their Departmental Erasmus Coordinator or International Cooperation Coordinator.