Dates and Deadlines

Source: https://www.tum.de/en/studies/application/application-info-portal/dates-periods-and-deadlines

On this page you will find all relevant information about dates and deadlines at TUM: semester structure, semester breaks, important deadlines and more.

Presidential circular on semester dates and holidays 2025/26 (German)

Presidential circular on semester dates and holidays 2026/27 (German)

Calendar: Dates and deadlines until the summer semester 2027

Winter semester 2025/26: 01.10.2025 – 31.03.2026

• Lecture period: 13.10.2025 – 06.02.2026
• Lecture-free period (semester break): 01.10.2025 – 12.10.2025 and 07.02.2026 – 31.03.2026

*Please note: Examinations may also be administered on lecture-free days or during the holidays.*

Summer semester 2026: 01.04.2026 – 30.09.2026

• Lecture period: 13.04.2026 – 17.07.2026
• Lecture-free period (semester break): 01.04.2026 – 12.04.2026 and 18.07.2026 – 30.09.2026

*Please note: Examinations may also be administered on lecture-free days or during the holidays.*

Winter semester 2026/27: 01.10.2026 – 31.03.2027

• Lecture period: 12.10.2026 – 05.02.2027
• Lecture-free period (semester break): 01.10.2026 – 11.10.2026 and 06.02.2027 – 31.03.2027

*Please note: Examinations may also be administered on lecture-free days or during the holidays.*

Summer semester 2027: 01.04.2027 – 30.09.2027

• Lecture period: 12.04.2027 – 16.07.2027
• Lecture-free period (semester break): 01.04.2027 – 11.04.2027 and 17.07.2027 – 30.09.2027

**Please note: Examinations may also be administered on lecture-free days or during the holidays.****

Winter semester 2027/28: 01.10.2027 – 31.03.2028

• Lecture period: 18.10.2027 – 11.02.2028
• Lecture-free period (semester break): 01.10.2027 – 17.10.2027 and 12.02.2028 – 31.03.2028

*Please note: Examinations may also be administered on lecture-free days or during the holidays.*