Application deadlines
For Study Abroad beginning in Semester 1 (Autumn): 1 May
For Study Abroad beginning in Semester 2 (Spring): 15 October
For Study Abroad with Summer Pre-Sessional English: 7 March
For Study Abroad with Autumn Pre-Sessional English: 1 May
For Summer Sessions 1 and 2: 23 April
For Summer Session 1: 23 April
For Summer Session 2: 1 May
2025–2026 Study Abroad programme dates
These approved dates are accurate at the time of publishing but can be subject to alteration.
The dates of the programme follow those of the University’s academic year. If you choose to study with us in Semester 1 (Autumn) and you need to return to re-commence your degree at your home school in January, our programme is designed to facilitate this.
Semester 1 - Autumn 2025
| DATE | EVENT |
|---|---|
Saturday 13 September (from 10am) | University housing check-in |
Monday 15 September–Friday 19 September | Arrivals Week |
Monday 22 September | Classes begin |
Friday 12 December | Classes end |
Saturday 13 December–Sunday 4 January | Student vacation |
Monday 5 January–Friday 16 January | Semester 1 Exam Period (Full Year students only) |
Saturday 10 January (by 10am) | Final university housing check-out for Semester 1 students |
Tuesday 24 February 2026 | Publication of results: transcripts will normally be issued 1–2 weeks after this date |
Please note: students studying in Semester 1 only will be set an alternative assessment in the case of a module with an in-person exam held in the University’s exam period. This means it should be possible to leave London before the start of the winter vacation, with only the requirement to complete any assessment that can be completed remotely remaining. For example, some coursework assessment deadlines may be set in January. If students need to leave London before these deadlines, it may be in their best interests to complete the assessment before they leave. Some online timed assessments may be also scheduled for January. The details of these are normally released on the day of the assessment with students given up to 24 hours to complete.
Please also note: semester 1 contract dates for housing end at the official end date of the semester. Any student selecting the option to live in University housing does so on the express understanding that they are liable for the full contracted period.
Semester 2 – Spring 2026
| DATE | EVENT |
|---|---|
| Saturday 10 January (from 2pm) | University housing check-in |
| Monday 12 January Friday 16 January | Arrivals Week |
| Monday 19 January | Classes begin |
| Friday 10 April | Classes end |
| Saturday 11 April–Sunday 26 April | Student vacation |
| Monday 27 April–Friday 8 May 2026 | Semester 2 exam period |
| Saturday 23 May 2026 (by 10am) | Final university accommodation check-out for Full Year and Semester 2 students |
| Tuesday 16 June 2026 | Publication of results: transcripts will normally be issued 1-2 weeks after this date |
Summer Pre-Sessional English with Autumn Semester Study Abroad
Phase 1 – Summer Pre-Sessional English Classes
| DATE | EVENT |
|---|---|
Monday 9 June | Pre-sessional English welcome |
Monday 9 June | Classes begin |
Friday 15 August | Classes end |
TBC | Pre-Sessional English test result published |
Phase 2 – Autumn Study Abroad Semester of Undergraduate Modules
| DATE | EVENT |
|---|---|
Monday 15 September | Education abroad presentation |
Monday 22 September | Classes begin |
Friday 12 December | Classes end |
Saturday 13 December–Sunday 4 January | Student vacation |
Saturday 10 January (by 10am) | Final university housing check-out for Semester 1 students |
Tuesday 24 February 2026 | Publication of results: transcripts will normally be issued 1–2 weeks after this date |
Autumn Pre-Sessional English with Spring Semester Study Abroad
Phase 1 – Autumn Pre-Sessional English classes
| DATE | EVENT |
|---|---|
TBC | Pre-sessional English welcome |
TBC | Classes begin |
TBC | Classes end |
TBC | Pre-Sessional English test result published |
Phase 2 – Spring Study Abroad Semester of Undergraduate Modules
| DATE | EVENT |
|---|---|
Monday 12 January | Education abroad presentation |
Monday 19 January | Classes begin |
Friday 10 April | Classes end |
Saturday 11 April–Sunday 26 April | Student vacation |
Monday 27 April–Friday 8 May 2026 | Semester 2 exam period |
Saturday 23 May 2026 (by 10am) | Final university accommodation check-out for Semester 2 students |
Tuesday 16 June 2026 | Publication of results: transcripts will normally be issued 1-2 weeks after this date |
For dates for Summer 2026, please refer to the London International Summer School page, where dates will appear once confirmed.