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Graduate Academic Calendar
The academic calendar of MBZUAI marks significant dates throughout the academic year, which is divided into two main semesters: Fall and Spring. Classes are held from Monday to Friday, with weekends falling on Saturday and Sunday.
Fall Semester
11-15 August
Monday – Friday
Students’ Onboarding and Orientation Program
18 August
Monday
First day of classes
29 August
Friday
Last day to add / drop courses
5 September
Friday
Prophet Mohammed Birthday (no classes)
17 October
Friday
Withdrawal deadline
30 October
Thursday
Research Showcase
10-14 November
Monday – Friday
Registration for Spring 2026 Semester
21 November
Friday
Last day of classes
24-27 November
Monday – Thursday
Final Exams period
28 November, 2025 – 9 January, 2026
Friday – Friday
No classes
1 December
Monday
Commemoration Day
2-3 December
Tuesday – Wednesday
UAE National Day
19 December
Friday
Grades Announcement
Spring Semester
12 January
Monday
First day of classes
23 January
Friday
Last day to add / drop courses
13 March
Friday
Withdrawal deadline
16-20 March
Monday – Friday
No classes
16 April
Thursday
Research Showcase
13-17 April
Monday – Friday
Registration for Fall 2026 Semester
24 April
Friday
Last day of classes
27-30 April
Monday – Thursday
Final Exams period
7 May
Thursday
Official Commencement Ceremony
18 May
Monday
Grades Announcement
Academic Calendar
Some of the above dates are subject to change.
Please contact the Registrar’s office for the most up-to-date version.