Academic Calendar (2025–2026)

Erasmus+ incoming students should plan their course attendance, exams, and travel according to the academic calendar below. Please note that updates may occur during the year; therefore, official announcements should be followed regularly.

Fall Semester

• Course registration: 8–12 September 2025
• Add/Drop & academic advisor approval: 8–17 September 2025
• Classes (start–end): 15 September 2025 – 26 December 2025
• Midterm exams: 1–9 November 2025
• Final exams: 27 December 2025 – 4 January 2026
• Resit (make-up) exams: 8–11 January 2026

Note: The School of Theology Preparatory Class may have a different end date.

Spring Semester

• Course registration: 26–30 January 2026
• Add/Drop & academic advisor approval: 26 January – 5 February 2026
• Classes (start–end): 2 February 2026 – 15 May 2026
• Midterm exams: 30 March – 5 April 2026
• Final exams: 16–24 May 2026
• Resit (make-up) exams: 3–7 June 2026

Public Holidays (Summary)

When planning your mobility period, please consider the following public holidays:

• 1 Jan 2026: New Year’s Day
• 20–22 Mar 2026: Ramadan Feast (Eid al-Fitr) (Eve: 19 Mar)
• 23 Apr 2026: National Sovereignty & Children’s Day
• 1 May 2026: Labour & Solidarity Day
• 19 May 2026: Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth & Sports Day
• 27–30 May 2026: Sacrifice Feast (Eid al-Adha) (Eve: 26 May)

Summer Period / Internship (Info)

• Summer Internship Period: 24 May 2026 – 21 August 2026