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 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 2026

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 17 August - 19 August 2026
Orientation programme 17 August - 20 September 2026
Rental period 17 August - 15 January 2024

 

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 17 January 2027
Orientation programme 18 January - 7 February 2027
Rental period 17 January - 7 June 2027

Swedish Public Holidays and Breaks

There is no official break during the semesters, 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.