Academic Calendar

The Academic Calendar at Umeå University is divided into two terms (semesters). The Autumn Term begins during the beginning of September and ends in the middle of January. The Spring Term begins in the middle of January and ends during the early part of June. There are also summer courses offered during the months of June, July and August.

Academic Term Dates
Ceremony Dates
Swedish Holidays and Observances

Academic Term Dates

Spring Term 2013
21 January 2013 - 9 June 2013

Divided into four 7.5 ECTS courses with a normal study rate*
21 January 2013 - 24 February 2013
25 February 2013 -  2 April 2013
3 April 2013 - 5 May 2013
6 May 2013 - 9 June 2013

Autumn Term 2013
2 September 2013 - 19 January 2014

Divided into four 7.5 ECTS courses with a normal study rate*
2 September 2013 - 6 October 2013
7 October 2013 - 5 November 2013
6 November 2013 - 8 December 2013
9 December 2013 - 19 January 2014

Spring Term 2014
20 January 2014 - 8 June 2014

Divided into four 7.5 ECTS courses with a normal study rate*
20 January 2014 - 23 February 2014
24 February 2014 - 26 March 2014
27 March 2014 - 4 May 2014
5 May 2014 - 8 June 2014

* The duration of a course can vary under certain circumstances.

Ceremony Dates

Spring Conferment for Doctorate Recipients:
Saturday, 1 June 2013, Aula Nordica

Annual Autumn Ceremony for Honorary Doctors, Newly Appointed Professors and Award Recipients:
Saturday, 19 October 2013, Aula Nordica

Swedish Holidays and Observances 2013

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2013-05-12