Important dates

August 13^th - 15^th - Orientation
August 18^th- The first day of teaching
August 24^th - The last day to add a course
September 14^th- The last day to drop a course

November 7th - Last day to change registration for the three-week term

Understanding the RU semester systems

RU has two simultaneous semester systems, 12+3 weeks and 15 weeks. Which semester you follow will depend on the courses you are taking.

12 +3 week semester structure

Students take regular courses during the 12-week semester (usually 4) and one intensive course during the 3-week semester. Not all departments offer courses in English in the 3-week semester. Computer Science, Engineering, Sports, Psychology and BSc Business courses follow the 12-week plus 3-week semester structure.

Semester calendar

Orientation	13^th - 15^th of August
12-week teaching period	18^th of August - 7^th of November
12-week exam period	10^th -21^st of November
3-week teaching period	24^th of November - 12^th of December
3-week exam assessment days	15^th-16^th of December

Important to note:

It is only possible to take one 3-week course
Not all departments offer 3-week courses in English
It is not mandatory to take a 3-week course.

15 week semester structure

A more traditional structure. Students take all of their courses for 15 weeks. The School of Law and MSc Business courses will follow the 15-week semester structure.

Orientation	13^th - 15^th of August
15-week teaching period	18^th of August - 28^th of November
15-week exam period	1^st - 12^th of December

If you are following the 15-week semester system, it is not possible to take a 3-week course.

For further information, please see our online academic calendar

Detailed calendar

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