Academic Calendar 2022-23
INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION PROGRAMMES
For students commencing studies in September 2022
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AUTUMN TERM
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September 2022
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19
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Autumn Term Commences
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October 2022
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07
17-21
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Prophet Mohammad's Birthday Holiday**
Programme Progress Review Week – Reality Check (Year 1 only)
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December 2022
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01
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Commemoration Day
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02-03
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UAE National Day Holiday
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16
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Autumn Term Teaching Ends
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WINTER TERM
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January 2023
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01
02
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Gregorian Calendar New Year’s Holiday
Winter Term Commences
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06
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Coursework Deadline (Term 1)∞
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09-13
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Examination period for modules running in Term 1 only
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February 2023
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09
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Last date for 1st tier (Subject) Assessment Boards – Winter
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14
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Publication of Module Results – Winter
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16
20-24
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Last date for Programme Progression Committees – Winter
Programme Progress Review Week
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20
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Publication of Results for Progression Students – Winter
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22
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Last date for 2nd tier (School) Assessment Boards – Winter
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27
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Publication of results for finalist students – Winter
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March 2023
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06-10
22
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Independent Study Week(where applicable)
Beginning of the Holy Month of Ramadan***
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April 2023
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21-24
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Eid Al Fitr Holidays**
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26
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Coursework Deadline (Term 2)∞
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May 2023
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05
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Winter Term Teaching Ends
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June 2023
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07
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Last date for 1st tier (Subject) Assessment Boards
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12
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Publication of Module Results
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15
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Last date for Programme Progression Committees
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20
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Last date for 2nd tier (School) Assessment Boards
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22
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Publication of Results for Progressing Students
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27
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Arafat Day Holiday**
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28
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Eid Al Adha Holidays Begin**
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July 2023
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01
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Eid Al Adha Holidays End**
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10-14
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Re-sit Examination Period
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18
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Islamic New Year Holiday**
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August 2023
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Islamic Holidays are subject to confirmation
Teaching hours are adjusted during the Holy Month of Ramadan in accordance with local protocols
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Coursework deadlines are set throughout the term. Students must refer to their module handbooks for deadlines for individual assessment tasks.
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Independent Study Week
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Period when formal classes pause. Students undertake directed independent learning
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Last updated: 25-05-2022