The academic year is divided into two semesters, each 20 weeks long.
Following are the official semester dates for the academic year 2009-2010:
Autumn semester:
31 August 2009 - 15 January 2010
Spring semester:
19 January 2010 - 05 June 2010
Please note that some courses may start earlier and the orientation days take place before the semester has officially commenced.