The dates for bridging courses, examinations and other events may vary depending on the faculty.
Please therefore check your faculty’s website for the dates that apply to you.
Lecture timetables at universities are set by the Ministry of Culture and Science of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia and apply across the whole state.
| Semester | Semester dates | Lecture periods | Introductory session | Non-teaching periods |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer semester 2026 | 1 March 2026–31August 2026 | 6 April 2026–31 July 2026 | 27 March 2026 | 2 March 2026–7 April 2026; 1 May 2026; 14 May 2026; 22 May 2026–26 May 2026; 4 June 2026; 3 August 2026–31 August 2026 |
| Winter Term 2026/27 | 1 September 2026–28February 2027 | 5 October 2026–12 February 2027 | 28 September 2026–2 October 2026 | 1 September 2026–25 September 2026; 21 December 2026–1 January 2027; 15 February 2027–26 February 2027 |
| Summer term 2027 | 1 March 2027–31August 2027 | 31 March 2027–23 July 2027 | 1 March 2027–30 March 2027; 6 May 2027; 14 May 2027–18 May 2027; 27 May 2027; 26 July 2027–31 August 2027 |
Please note the exam and registration dates for your faculty. You can find further information here.
Here you will find information about the introductory session in Kleve and Kamp-Lintfort.
Here you will find an overview of dates and deadlines for applications and changes of degree programme.
| Applications | Summer semester | Winter semester |
|---|---|---|
| First academic semester – Bachelor’s programmes with no admission restrictions | - | May to 15 July |
| First academic semester – Bachelor’s programmes with restricted admission | - | May to 15 July |
| First academic semester – Master’s programmes | December to 15 January | May to 15 July |
| Entry into a higher academic semester (no admission restrictions) | 15 January | 15 July |
| Entry into a higher academic semester (restricted admission) | 15 March | 15 September |
| Secondary student status | 15 January | 15 July. |