Academic calendar

The academic year at Örebro University begins in late August and concludes in early June. It is divided into two semesters, each lasting 20 weeks: the autumn semester and the spring semester. The autumn semester runs from the end of August to mid-January of the following year and with no break in between the spring semester starts in mid-January and ends in early June.

students in lecture hall

Autumn semester 2024: 2 September 2024 – 19 January 2025

Nomination period 1 March - 31 March 2024
Application period 15 March - 15 April 2024
Arrival Days 19 August - 22 August 2024
Orientation programme 22 August - 22 September 2024
Rental period 19 August 2024 - 17 January 2025

 

Spring semester 2025: 20 January 2025 – 8 June 2025

Nomination period 1 September- 30 September 2024
Application period 15 September - 15 October 2024
Arrival Day 19 January 2025
Orientation programme 20 January - 9 February 2025
Rental period 19 January - 9 June 202

Autumn semester 2025: 1 September 2025 – 18 January 2026

Nomination period 1 March - 31 March 2025
Application period 15 March - 15 April 2025
Arrival Days 18 August - 20 August 2025*
Orientation programme 21 August - 21 September 2025
Rental period 18 August 2025 - 16 January 2026

* You will be able to pick up your keys for campus accommodation during the Arrival Days between 09:00-16:00. Please arrange your travel accordingly.

Spring semester 2026: 19 January 2026 – 7 June 2027

Nomination period 1 September- 30 September 2025
Application period 15 September - 15 October 2025
Arrival Day 18 January 2026
Orientation programme 19 January - 8 February 2026
Rental period 18 January - 8 June 2026

Autumn semester 2026: 31 August 2026 – 17 January 2027

Nomination period 1 March - 31 March 2026
Application period 15 March - 15 April 2026
Arrival Days TBD
Orientation programme TBD
Rental period TBD

 

Spring semester 2027: 18 January 2027 – 6 June 2027

Nomination period 1 September- 30 September 2026
Application period 15 September - 15 October 2026
Arrival Day TBD
Orientation programme TBD
Rental period TBD

 

Swedish Public Holidays and Breaks

There is no official break during the semsters, except for public holidays. However, in practice, there is usually a break in classes over the Christmas/New Years period. The exact dates are determined by each course responsible, so please check with your teacher to confirm what applies to you.