International Foundation Programmes - September 2025

AUTUMN SEMESTER

September 2025

15

Week of Welcome

22

Autumn Semester Commences

December 2025

01

Commemoration Day

02-03

UAE National Day Holiday

12

Last date for submission of assessments ∞

15

Autumn Semester Teaching Ends

WINTER SEMESTER

January 2026

01

Gregorian Calendar New Year’s Holiday

19

Winter Semester Commences

February 2026

12

Publication of results for Semester-1

17

Beginning of the Holy Month of Ramadan ***

March 2026

16-21

Eid Al Fitr Holidays **

April 2026

13

Winter Semester Teaching Ends

10

Last date for submission of assessments ∞

May 2026

25

Arafat Day

27- 29 

Eid al-Adha Holidays **

June 2026

02-10

Programme Assessment Boards

15

Publication of Results

16

Islamic New Year Holiday **

July 2026

17

Last date for submission of re-sit assessments ∞

August 2026

04-06

Programme Assessment Boards

11

Publication of Results

25

Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday **            

**

***

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 semester. Students must refer to their module handbooks for deadlines for individual assessment tasks.