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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.

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Overview

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.

The lecture period of summer semester 2025

Semester starts
April 01, 2025
Classes start
Monday, April 07, 2025
As a first-semester student, please keep in mind the introductory events at the start of your studies.
Classes end
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Semester break / holidays
  • Easter break: Friday, April 18, 2025 to Monday, April 21, 2025
  • Labor Day: Thursday, May 01, 2025
  • Ascencion Day: Thursday, May 29, 2025
  • Whit Monday: Monday, June 09, 2025
  • Whitsun holidays (Pfingstferien): Tuesday, June 10, 2025 to Saturday, June 14, 2025
  • Corpus Christi: Thursday, June 19, 2025
Semester ends
September 30, 2025

The lecture period of winter semester 2025/26

Semester starts
October 01, 2025
Classes start
For first-semester students (Bachelor’s and Master’s): Monday, October 06, 2025
The introductory week for first-semester students will take place from October 06 to October 12, 2025. 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 13, 2025
Classes end
Saturday, February 07, 2026
Semester break / holidays
  • All Saints' Day: Saturday, November 01, 2025
  • Year end semester break 2025/26: Tuesday, December 23, 2025 to Tuesday, January 06, 2026 (inclusive of both dates)
Semester ends
March 31, 2026

The lecture period of summer semester 2026

Semester starts
April 01, 2026
Classes start
Tuesday, April 07, 2026
As a first-semester student, please keep in mind the introductory events at the start of your studies.
Classes end
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Semester break / holidays
  • Easter break: Friday, April 03, 2026 to Monday, April 06, 2026
  • Labor Day: Friday, May 01, 2026
  • Ascencion Day: Thursday, May 14, 2026
  • Whit Monday: Monday, May 25, 2026
  • Whitsun holidays (Pfingstferien): Tuesday, May 26, 2026 to Friday, May 30, 2026
  • Corpus Christi: Thursday, June 04, 2026
Semester ends
September 30, 2026

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

Winter semester 2024/25
Nov. 13 to Dec. 04, 2024

Summer semester 2025
May 13 to June 03, 2025

Winter semester 2025/26
Nov. 12 to Dec. 03, 2025

Exams centrally managed by the examination office

Winter semester 2024/25
Feb. 10 to April 05, 2025

Summer semester 2025
Aug. 04 to Sept. 27, 2025

Winter semester 2025/26
Feb. 09 to April 04, 2026

Important notes:
Please note: Reorganization of the exam period probably from summer semester 2027, period may still change.

FÜSQ registration and allocation phases

1st registration phase: Feb. 24, 2025 – March 10, 2025
1st allocation phase: March 11, 2025 – March 12, 2025
2nd allocation phase: March 13, 2025 – March 25, 2025
2nd registration phase: March 26, 2025 – March 27, 2025
Deregistration: ends on June 03, 2025

1st registration phase: Sept. 01, 2025 – Sept. 15, 2025
1st allocation phase:  Sept. 16, 2025 – Sept. 17, 2025
2nd allocation phase:  Sept. 18, 2025 – Sept. 30, 2025
2nd registration phase: Oct. 01, 2025 – Oct. 02, 2025
Deregistration: ends on Dec. 03, 2025

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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