MTU Academic Calendar
Academic Year 2025-2026
The academic year is divided into two semesters, each lasting about 15 weeks. A semester consists of 12 teaching weeks a study/revision/assessment period, followed by a period of examinations.
The teaching weeks normally involve a series of lectures and tutorials, along with assignments and/or laboratory work, depending on your chosen discipline.
Key Dates Academic Year 2025/2026
| KEY ACADEMIC DATES | |
|---|---|
| Start date - Continuing students | Tuesday 9th September 2025 |
| Start date – 1st year students | Monday 15th September 2025 |
| Reading Week Semester 1 | Tuesday 28th October to Friday 31st October 2025 (inclusive) |
| Last Day of Lectures in Semester 1 | Friday 5th December 2025 |
| Review period | Monday 8th to Wednesday 10th December 2025 (inclusive) |
| Terminal Examinations in Semester 1 | Thursday 11th to Saturday 20th December 2025 (inclusive) |
| KEY ACADEMIC DATES | |
|---|---|
| Start date - All students | Monday 19th January 2026 |
| Mid-term break Semester 2 | Monday 16th to Friday 20th February 2026 (inclusive) |
| Easter break | Monday 30th March to Friday 10th April 2026 (inclusive) |
| Last Day of Lectures in Semester 2 | Friday 1st May 2026 |
| Review Period | Tuesday 5th to Friday 8th May 2026 (inclusive) |
| Terminal Examinations in Semester 2 | Monday 11th to Thursday 21st May 2026 (inclusive) |
| KEY ACADEMIC DATES | |
|---|---|
| Repeat Examinations | 18th - 29th August 2025 |
Reassessment requirements other than closed book examinations may also be scheduled by Departments in early September.