Academic calendar
This is how the academic year is structured at the University of Graz.
Academic year 2024/2025
| Winter semester (01 October 2024 - 28 February 2025) | |
| October 01, 2024 | Start of classes |
| February 01, 2025 | End of classes |
| Summer semester (01 March 2025 - 30 September 2025) | |
| March 01, 2025 | Start of classes |
| June 28, 2025 | End of classes |
Generally, there are no courses on Sundays and public holidays. In addition, also on the following days:
| Winter semester | |
| November 02, 2024 | All Souls' Day |
| December 16, 2024 to January 06, 2025 | Christmas break |
| February 02 to February 28, 2025 | Semester break |
| Summer semester | |
| April 14 to April 27, 2025 | Easter break |
| May 30, 2025 | Rector's Day |
| June 10, 2025 | Tuesday after Pentecost |
| June 29 to September 30, 2025 | Summer break |
In order to register for courses, you must already be a student at the University of Graz and have access to Uni Graz Online. Registration for courses is possible before the start of the semester: mid-September (winter semester) or mid-February (summer semester). By these dates you should have completed the application process and be enrolled as a student. Further information for international students
The current deadlines for international students can be found here.
Academic year 2025/2026
| Winter semester (01 October 2025 - 28 February 2026) | |
| October 01, 2025 | Start of classes |
| January 31, 2026 | End of classes |
| Summer semester (01 March 2026 - 30 September 2026) | |
| March 02, 2026 | Start of classes |
| June 27, 2026 | End of classes |
Generally, there are no classes on Sundays and public holidays. In addition, also on the following days no classes are being held:
| Winter semester | |
| November 02, 2025 | All Souls' Day |
| December 15, 2025 to January 06, 2026 | Christmas break |
| February 02 to February 28, 2026 | Semester break (no classes) |
| Summer semester | |
| March 30 to April 12, 2026 | Easter break |
| May 15, 2026 | Rector's Day |
| May 26, 2026 | Tuesday after Pentecost |
| 29 June to 30 September 2026 | Summer break (no classes) |
In order to register for courses, you must already be a student at the University of Graz and have access to Uni Graz Online. Registration for courses is possible before the start of the semester: mid-September (winter semester) or mid-February (summer semester).So by then you should have completed the application process and be enrolled as a student. Further information for international students
The current deadlines for international students can be found here.
