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.

The lecture period of winter semester 2023/24

Semester starts
October 01, 2023
Classes start
For first-semester students (Bachelor’s and Master’s): Monday, October 09, 2023
The introductory week for first-semester students will take place from October 09 to October 15, 2023. 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 16, 2023
Classes end
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Semester break / holidays
  • All Saints' Day: Wednesday, November 01, 2023
  • Year end semester break 2023/24: Saturday, December 23, 2023 to Saturday, January 06, 2024 (inclusive of both dates)
Semester ends
March 31, 2024

The lecture period of summer semester 2024

Semester starts
April 01, 2024
Classes start
Monday, April 08, 2024
As a first-semester student, please keep in mind the introductory events at the start of your studies.
Classes end
Saturday, July 20, 2024
Semester break / holidays
  • Easter break: Friday, March 29, 2024 to Monday, April 01, 2024
  • Labor Day: Wednesday, May 01, 2024
  • Ascencion Day: Thursday, May 09, 2024
  • Whit Monday: Monday, May 20, 2024
  • Whitsun holidays (Pfingstferien): Tuesday, May 21, 2024 to Saturday, May 25, 2024
  • Corpus Christi: Thursday, May 30, 2024
Semester ends
September 30, 2024

The lecture period of winter semester 2024/25

Semester starts
October 01, 2024
Classes start
For first-semester students (Bachelor’s and Master’s): Monday, October 07, 2024
The introductory week for first-semester students will take place from October 07 to October 13, 2024. 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 14, 2024
Classes end
Saturday, February 08, 2025
Semester break / holidays
  • All Saints' Day: Friday, November 01, 2024
  • Year end semester break 2024/25: Monday, December 23, 2024 to Monday, January 06, 2025 (inclusive of both dates)
Semester ends
March 31, 2025

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.

De-registration
  • As of the end of the winter semester: until March 15
  • As of the end of the summer semester: until September 15

Examination dates

Registration period

WiSe 2023/24 SuSe 2024 WiSe 2024/25
Nov. 15 to Dec. 07, 2023 May 14 to June 04, 2024 Nov. 13 to Dec. 04, 2024

Exams centrally managed by the examination office

WiSe 2023/24 SuSe 2024 WiSe 2024/25
Feb. 12 to Apr. 07, 2024 Aug. 05 to Sept. 30, 2024 Feb. 10 to April 05, 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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