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
| Academic year | 1 August 2025 – 31 July 2025 | 1 August 2025 – 31 July 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Registration, current students | ||
| Registration, new Master’s students | ||
| Registration for spring term only, current students | ||
| Opening ceremony of the academic year | 8 September 2025 in Joensuu | 8 September 2025 in Kuopio |
| Periods (used in some study fields) | ||
| Autumn semester, 1st period | 1 September – 22 October 2025 | 1 September – 21 October 2025 |
| Autumn semester, 2nd period | 25 October – 14 December 2025 | 24 October – 14 December 2025 |
| Spring semester, 3rd period | 7 January – 18 March 2025 | 9 January – 17 March 2025 |
| Spring semester, 4th period | 21 March – 31 May 2025 | 20 March – 31 May 2025 |
| Orientation for new students | 1-3 September 2025 | 1 – 2 and 5 September 2025 |
| Orientation for new international students | 1-3 September 2025, and 7 and 10-11 January 2025 | 1 – 2 and 5 September 2025; 9 – 11 January 2025 |
| Christmas break | 15 December 2025 – 6 January 2025 | 15 December 2025 – 6 January 2025 |
| Easter break | 14 – 20 April 2025 | 6 – 12 April 2025 |
| Sports day starting 12.15 p.m. | 6 October 2025, and 1 March 2025 |
5 October 2025; 21 February 2025 |
| Climate Afternoon 12 – 16 | ||
| Summer School | 9-20 August 2025 |
Teaching will not be arranged during the opening ceremony, sports day, climate afternoon and 1st of May Eve