Academic Calendar and Key Dates

View our academic calendars and find out about other key dates such as open days and offer holder days.

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View our academic calendars and find out about other key dates such as open days and offer holder days.

Academic Calendar and Key Dates

Overview of key dates 2026-2027

Undergraduate key dates 2026-2027
2026 - 2027term 1term 2term 3
WELCOME FESTMonday, 21 Sept 2026Monday, 18 Jan 2027Monday, 24 May 2027
welcome week (including course orientations)21 – 25 Sept 202618 – 22 Jan 202724 – 28 May 2027
Teaching28 Sept – 18 Dec 202625 Jan – 30 April 20271 June – 20 Aug 2027
Exam period4 – 15 Jan 202710 – 21 May 202731 Aug – 3 Sep 2027
rESULT RELEASE 14 Jun 20274 Oct 2027
DEGREE AWARD release 16 Jun 20276 Oct 2027
resit deadline19 Mar 202723 Jul 202712 Nov 2027
Result release12 Apr 202716 Aug 20276 Dec 2027
Resit degree award release14 Apr 202718 Aug 20278 Dec 2027
  • ~ Easter break 26th - 29th March 2026
Postgraduate key dates 2026-2027
2026 - 2027term 1term 2term 3
WELCOME FESTMonday, 21 Sept 2026Monday, 18 Jan 2027Monday, 24 May 2027
welcome week (including course orientations)21 – 25 Sept 202618 – 22 Jan 202724 – 28 May 2027
Teaching28 Sept – 18 Dec 202625 Jan – 30 April 20271 June – 20 Aug 2027
Exam period4 – 15 Jan 202710 – 21 May 202731 Aug – 3 Sept 2027
rESULT RELEASE15 Feb 202714 Jun 20274 Oct 2027
DEGREE AWARD release17 Feb 202716 Jun 20276 Oct 2027
resit deadline19 Mar 202723 Jul 202712 Nov 2027
Result release12 Apr 202716 Aug 20276 Dec 2027
Resit degree award release14 Apr 202718 Aug 20278 Dec 2027
  • ~ Easter break 26th - 29th March 2026

Overview of key dates 2025-2026

Undergraduate key dates 2025-2026
2025 - 2026term 1term 2term 3
WELCOME FEST 
(Including international orientation)		Monday 22 SeptemberMonday 19 JanuaryTuesday 26 May
welcome week22 Sept – 26 Sept 202519 Jan – 23 Jan 202626 May – 29 May 2026
Course Orientations

Various dates between

23 Sept – 26 Sept

Various dates between

20 Jan – 23 Jan

Various dates between

26 May – 29 May

Teaching29 Sept - 19 Dec 202526 Jan - 1 May 20261 June - 21 Aug 2026
Exam period5 - 16 Jan 202611 - 22 May 202631 Aug - 4 Sept 2026*
rESULT RELEASE15 June 202615 June 20265 Oct 2026
DEGREE AWARD release22 June 202622 June 202612 Oct 2026
resit deadline24 July 202624 July 202613 Nov 2026
Result release17 Aug 202617 Aug 20267 Dec 2026
Resit degree award release24 Aug 202624 Aug 20269 Dec 2026
  • ~ Easter break 30 March - 10 April 2026
Postgraduate key dates 2025-2026
2025 - 2026term 1term 2term 3
WELCOME FEST 
(Including international orientation)		Monday 22 SeptemberMonday 19 JanuaryTuesday 26 May
welcome week22 Sept – 26 Sept 202519 Jan – 23 Jan 202626 May – 29 May 2026
Course Orientations

Various dates between

23 Sept – 26 Sept

Various dates between

20 Jan – 23 Jan

Various dates between

26 May – 29 May

Teaching29 Sept - 19 Dec 202526 Jan - 1 May 20261 June - 21 Aug 2026
Exam period5 - 16 Jan 202611 - 22 May 202631 Aug - 4 Sept 2026*
rESULT RELEASE16 Feb 202615 June 20265 Oct 2026
DEGREE AWARD release18 Feb 202622 June 202612 Oct 2026
resit deadline20 March 202624 July 202613 Nov 2026
Result release13 April 202617 Aug 20267 Dec 2026
Resit degree award release20 April 202624 Aug 20269 Dec 2026
  • ~ Easter break 30 March - 10 April 2026
  • * PG dissertation submission w/c 9 Sept 2026
January starts overview 2025-2026
2025 - 2026term 2term 3
WELCOME FEST 
(Including international orientation)		19 Jan 202626 May 2026
welcome week19 – 23 Jan 202626 – 29 May 2026
Course Orientations

Various dates between

20 – 23 Jan

Various dates between

26 – 29 May

Teaching26 Jan - 1 May 2026~1 June - 21 Aug 2026
Exam period11 - 22 May 202631 Aug - 4 Sept 2026*
rESULT RELEASE15 June 20265 Oct 2026
Degree award release22 June 202612 Oct 2026
resit deadline24 July 202613 Nov 2026
Result release17 Aug 20267 Dec 2026
Resit degree award release24 Aug 20269 Dec 2026
  • ~ Easter break 30 March - 10 April 2026

Full calendar of dates

Academic calendars from previous years

Key dates FAQs

When do term dates start and end at UEL?

Term dates vary by course and academic year. Check the academic calendar on this page for the full schedule, including start and end dates.

When does the academic year start?

The academic year usually begins in September, with some courses offering additional start dates such as January, May and July. Always confirm dates on your course page.

When are exams and key deadlines?

The academic calendar lists exam periods, assessment deadlines, and key dates such as enrolment, so you can plan your studies effectively.