The academic calendar at Umeå University is divided into two terms (semesters), each lasting 20 weeks. The autumn term typically 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.
3 September 2018 - 20 January 2019
Divided into four 7.5 ECTS courses with a normal study rate*
3 September 2018 - 3 October 2018
4 October 2018 - 5 November2018
6 November 2018 - 6 December 2018
7 December 2018 - 20 January 2019
* The duration of a course can vary under certain circumstances.
21 January 2019 - 9 June 2019
Divided into four 7.5 ECTS courses with a normal study rate*
21 January 2019 - 20 February 2019
21 February 2019 - 25 March 2019
26 March 2019 - 2 May2019
3 May 2019 - 9 June 2019
* The duration of a course can vary under certain circumstances.
An Orientation for new international students is typcially held the week prior to the first day of classes during the autumn and spring terms.
Orientation
Fri. 30 March 2018 Långfredagen Good Friday
Sun. 1 April 2018 Påskdagen Easter Sunday
Mon. 2 April 2018 Annandag påsk Easter Monday
Mon. 30 April 2018 Valborgsmässafton Walpurgis Eve
Tues. 1 May 2018 Första maj International Workers' Day
Thurs. 10 May 2018 Kristi himmelfärds dag Ascension Day
Wed. 6 June 2018 Nationaldagen National Day of Sweden
Fri. 22 June 2018 Midsommarafton Midsummer Eve
Sat 23 June 2018 Midsommardagen Midsummer Day
Sat. 3 November 2018 Alla helgons dag All Saints' Day
Mon. 24 December 2018 Julafton Christmas Eve
Tues. 25 December 2018 Juldagen Christmas Day
Wed. 26 December 2018 Annandag jul Boxing Day
Mon. 31 December 2018 Nyårsafton New Year's Eve
Tues. 1 January 2019 Nyårsdagen New Year's Day
Sun. 6 January 2019 Trettondedag jul Epiphany (13th Day of Christmas)
There is usually a break from classes at Umeå University during the Christmas/New Year's period and the Easter period, although the term is "technically" ongoing. The exact dates for such a break are determined by each department so please make sure to check with the programme/department to confirm the exact schedule of lectures and assignments.
