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Academic calendar

When do classes start, when does the semester end? Dates matter, also when studying at the University of Stuttgart.

On this page we list all important dates and deadlines during the fall and spring semesters.
For more detailed information on the application deadlines please see the application deadlines web page.
The extact enrollment dates will be announced with the admission note. General deadlines can be found on the enrollment web page.

Overview

The lecture period of winter semester 2026/27

Semester starts
October 01, 2026
Classes start
For first-semester students (Bachelor’s and Master’s): Monday, October 05, 2026
The introductory week for first-semester students will take place from October 05 to October 11, 2026. Information can be found on the “Getting started with your studies” website and on the webpage of the student council stuvus.
Regular start of classes and start for students in their 2nd semester and higher: Monday, October 12, 2026
Classes end
Saturday, February 13, 2027
Semester break / holidays
  • All Saints' Day: Sunday, November 01, 2026
  • Year end semester break 2026/27: Wednesday, December 23, 2026 to Wednesday, January 06, 2027 (inclusive of both dates)
Semester ends
March 31, 2027

The lecture period of summer semester 2027

Semester starts
April 01, 2027
Classes start
Monday, April 12, 2027
As a first-semester student, please keep in mind the introductory events at the start of your studies.
Classes end
Saturday, July 24, 2027
Semester break / holidays
  • Easter break: Friday, March 26, 2027 to Monday, March 29, 2027
  • Labor Day: Saturday, May 01, 2027
  • Ascencion Day: Thursday, May 06, 2027
  • Whit Monday: Monday, May 17, 2027
  • Whitsun holidays (Pfingstferien): Monday, May 17, 2027 to Saturday, May 22, 2027
  • Corpus Christi: Thursday, May 27, 2027
Semester ends
September 30, 2027

The lecture period of winter semester 2027/28

Semester starts
October 01, 2027
Classes start
For first-semester students (Bachelor’s and Master’s): Monday, October 11, 2027
The introductory week for first-semester students will take place from October 11 to October 17, 2027. Information can be found on the “Getting started with your studies” website and on the webpage of the student council stuvus.
Regular start of classes and start for students in their 2nd semester and higher: Monday, October 18, 2027
Classes end
Saturday, February 12, 2027
Semester break / holidays
  • All Saints' Day: Monday, November 01, 2027
  • Year end semester break 2027/28: Thursday, December 23, 2027 to Wednesday, Saturday 08, 2028 (inclusive of both dates)
Semester ends
March 31, 2028

Overview

General semester dates

Re-registration
  • Re-registration period for the following summer semester: January 15 - February 15
  • Re-registration period for the following winter semester: July 15 - August  15
Leave of absence

An application for a leave of absence is normally due during the re-registration period. See the Leave of Absence page for more on this.

Examination dates

Registration period

Summer semester 2026
May 12 to June 02, 2026

Winter semester 2026/27
Nov. 12 to Dec. 02, 2026

Summer semester 2027
May 11 to June 02, 2027

Exams centrally managed by the examination office

Summer semester 2026
Aug. 03 to Sept. 25, 2026

Winter semester 2026/27
Feb. 15 to April 10, 2027

Summer semester 2027
Jul. 26 to Aug. 29, 2027
Sep. 06 to Oct. 10, 2027

FÜSQ registration and allocation phases

1st registration phase: Aug. 31, 2026 – Sept. 14, 2026
1st allocation phase:  Sept. 15, 2026 – Sept. 16, 2026
2nd allocation phase:  Sept. 17, 2026 – Sept. 29, 2026
2nd registration phase: Sept. 30, 2026 – Oct. 01, 2026
Deregistration: ends on Dec. 02, 2026

1st registration phase: Feb. 22, 2027 – March 08, 2027
1st allocation phase: March 09, 2027 – March 10, 2027
2nd allocation phase: March 11, 2027 – March 23, 2027
2nd registration phase: March 24, 2027 – March 25, 2027
Deregistration: ends on June 02, 2027

Contact

 

Points of contact for any questions about studying

  • Further information
  • Contact form for any questions about applying to study, or studying in general.
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