This is to educate you about the school calendar and the necessary information you need to know about the school admission date, graduation dates and other things been observed in the school, example holidays and breaks
I hope this information will guide you through
Semester Dates by the Field of Study in 2026
Please note that the semester dates might vary to some extent in different degree programmes. Divisions and degree programmes decide the timing of contact weeks, practical training, projects, exams and intensive study weeks as well as other practical issues concerning the studies.
Field of business
Semester 1, Autumn 2026
- 24 August – 16 December (orientation days for exchange students: 24 – 26 August)
- Orientation for new degree students: see Acceptance Materials for New Degree Students
Semester 2, Spring 2026
- 11 January – 19 May (orientation days for exchange students: 11 – 12 January)
- Orientation for new degree students: see Acceptance Materials for New Degree Students
Field of technology
Semester 1, Autumn 2026
- 18 August – 16 December (orientation days for exchange students: 18 – 19 August)
- Orientation for new degree students: see Acceptance Materials for New Degree Students
Semester 2, Spring 2026
- 4 January – 19 May (orientation days for exchange students: 4 – 5 January)
- Orientation for new degree students: see Acceptance Materials for New Degree Students
Field of culture and creative industries
Semester 1, Autumn 2026
- 22 August – 16 December (orientation for exchange students: 22 – 23 August)
- Orientation for new degree students: see Acceptance Materials for New Degree Students
Semester 2, Spring 2026
- 9 January – 19 May (orientation for exchange students: 9 – 10 January)
- Orientation for new degree students: see Acceptance Materials for New Degree Students
Field of health care and social services
Semester 1, Autumn 2026
- International Semester Programme 29 August – 16 December 2026 (orientation 25 – 26 August)
- Orientation for new degree students: see Acceptance Materials for New Degree Students
Semester 2, Spring 2026
- International Semester Programme: 23 January – 19 May 2026 (orientation 19-20 January)
- FAB: 6 February – 19 May (orientation 13 – 14 February)
- Orientation for new degree students: see Acceptance Materials for New Degree Students
Public Holidays in Finland in 2026
In addition, there are some public holidays during the academic year when there is no tuition:
- All Saints’ Day 5 November
- Independence Day 6 December
- Christmas 24 to 26 December
- New Year’s Day 1 January
- Epiphany 6 January
- Easter 7 April to 10 April
- May Day 1 May
- Ascension Day 18 May
- Midsummer Eve and Day 23 to 24 June
