Application deadlines and semester dates
Application closing dates
| Options | Teaching period | Study Abroad and Exchange deadlines |
| Semester 1 Autumn/Fall |
early September until mid December |
Nomination by your home University to the University of Glasgow: Application deadline for students: |
| Semester 2 Spring |
early January until end of May |
Nomination by your home University to the University of Glasgow: Applications open: 1 October Deadline: 31 October |
| Year | early September until end of May |
Nomination by your home University to the University of Glasgow: Application deadline for students: |
2025/2026 semester 1 and year dates
Full list of all University semester dates
| Semester 1 & year start | Dates |
|---|---|
| Orientation events and UofG Welcome | From 10 September |
| Earliest arrival (UofG Accommodation opens) | 12 September 2025 |
| Latest arrival | 3 October 2025 |
| Academic classes begin | 22 September 2025 |
| Semester ends | 19 December 2025 * |
| * 19 December 2025 is the last day of the semester - all examinations/assessments must be completed by this date. Students are free to make travel plans from the 20 December onwards. | |
2025/2026 Semester 2
| Semester 1 & year start | Dates |
|---|---|
| Earliest arrival (UofG accommodation opens) | 8 January 2026 |
| Orientation events and UofG Welcome | From 9 January 2026 |
| Academic classes begin | 12 January 2026 |
| Semester ends | 29 May 2026 * |
| * 29 May 2026 is the last day of the semester - all examinations/assessments must be completed by this date. Students are free to make travel plans from the 30 May onwards. | |