Academic Calendar
Academic Calendar (including holidays) for 2018-2019
In Nijmegen, the academic year consists of two semesters. The first semester runs from the first Monday of September until the last Friday of January; the second semester starts the following Monday and ends on the second Friday of July.
Lectures and classes are taught during these periods, although the dates given below may differ slightly for some faculties. Students should confirm the dates with their study coordinator.
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Introduction activities Bachelor |
Sunday, August 19 - Sunday, August 26, 2018 |
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Start of the Academic Year |
Monday, September 3, 2018 |
| Autumn break | The RU has not scheduled an autumn break |
| Winter break | Monday, December 24, 2018 - Friday, January 4, 2019 |
| Introduction activities | End of January, Date as yet unknown |
| Spring break, including Carnival | Monday, March 4 and Tuesday, March 5, 2019 |
| Easter break | Friday, April 19 - Monday, April 22, 2019 |
| May break | Monday, April 29 - Friday, May 3, 2019 |
| Ascension | Thursday, May 30 - Friday, May 31, 2019 |
| Whit Monday | Monday, June 10, 2019 |
|
Radboud University Sport's Day |
Friday, June 28, 2019 |
| Summer Holidays | Monday, July 15 - Friday, August 30, 2019 |
The Academic year is divided into two semesters:
| 1st semester: Monday, September 4, 2017 - Friday, February 2, 2019 |
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2nd semester: Monday, February 5, 2019 - Friday, July 13, 2019 |
Students need to bear in mind that the examination periods can differ from one faculty to another. The exams of the 1st semester are often given just before and immediately after the winter break. Some faculties do not organise exams for the 2nd semester until mid July. Again, students should check with the faculty or departmental coordinator to confirm the relevant dates.
Teaching Time Table
The entire university uses the same teaching timetable. The actual teaching times are:
| 8.30 am - 10.15 am | 1st period |
| 10.30 am - 12.15 pm | 2nd period |
| 12.15 pm - 1.30 pm | lunch break |
| 1.30 pm - 3.15 pm | 5th period |
| 3.30 pm - 5.15 pm | 6th period |
| 5.30 pm - 7.15 pm | 7th period |