University of Macedonia has a 10 month academic year period. Each academic year is divided into two semesters (four month period) and three examination sessions with holidays in between.
Each semester normally consists of 13 full weeks of instruction and two of examination.
Academic calendar:
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Autumn semester |
28th September - 23rd December |
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Spring semester |
9th February – 31st May |
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1st examination session |
1st January – 31st January |
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2nd examination session |
1st June – 30th June |
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3rd examination session(repetitive period) |
1st September – 31st September |
Holidays:
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National Holidays |
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St. Demetrius’ Day (Religious Holiday) |
26th October |
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National Holiday |
28th October |
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Student’s Uprising |
17th November |
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Christmas Holidays |
23rd December until 7th January |
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Religious School Day |
30th January |
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National holiday |
25th March |
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Easter holidays |
From the Monday before to the Sunday after Easter |
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Labour Day |
1st May |