Academic calendar 26-27
The Academic Calendar for the 2026-2027 academic year outlines the essential dates and timelines that govern the academic activities and events at the University of Dubai. It includes critical information such as semester start and end dates, holidays, examination periods, and registration deadlines. This calendar is a valuable resource for planning and navigating the academic year, ensuring that students, faculty, and staff are well-informed and prepared for the upcoming academic sessions.
UG & MS Semester Based Academic Calendar 26-27
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University of Dubai
Undergraduate & Graduate Academic Calendar (Semester-Based) 2026–2027
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The admission deadline for all programs (both semester- and term-based) is the day before classes begin.
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Week No
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Teaching Week
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Event
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Week_Start_Date
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Week_End_Date
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Fall 2026–2027
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0
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0
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Advising and Registration Week
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Monday 17-08-2026
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Saturday 22-08-2026
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1
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1
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August 24, 2026 – First day of classes; late registration fees apply | August 29, 2026 (5:00 PM) – Deadline for Add/Drop week | Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (PBUH) – Tuesday, 25 August 2026
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Monday 24-08-2026
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Saturday 29-08-2026
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2
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2
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Monday 31-08-2026
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Saturday 05-09-2026
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3
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3
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Monday 07-09-2026
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Saturday 12-09-2026
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4
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4
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Monday 14-09-2026
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Saturday 19-09-2026
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5
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5
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Monday 21-09-2026
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Saturday 26-09-2026
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6
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6
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Monday 28-09-2026
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Saturday 03-10-2026
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7
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7
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Midterm exams during class time
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Monday 05-10-2026
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Saturday 10-10-2026
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8
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8
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Midterm exams during class time
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Monday 12-10-2026
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Saturday 17-10-2026
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9
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9
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October 24, 2026 (5:00 PM) – Course withdrawal deadline without academic penalty
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Monday 19-10-2026
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Saturday 24-10-2026
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10
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10
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Monday 26-10-2026
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Saturday 31-10-2026
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11
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11
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Monday 02-11-2026
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Saturday 07-11-2026
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12
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12
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Online early registration for Spring and Summer 2026–2027
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Monday 09-11-2026
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Saturday 14-11-2026
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13
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13
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Monday 16-11-2026
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Saturday 21-11-2026
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14
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14
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Monday 23-11-2026
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Saturday 28-11-2026
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15
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15
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Last week of classes | UAE National Day public holiday – 2 to 3 December 2026 (Make-up classes required)
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Monday 30-11-2026
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Friday 04-12-2026
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16
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Final Exams
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Saturday 05-12-2026
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Saturday 12-12-2026
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17
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Final Exams
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Sunday 13-12-2026
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Saturday 19-12-2026
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18
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Winter Break for students and faculty
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Monday 21-12-2026
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Saturday 26-12-2026
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19
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Winter Break for students and faculty
New Year – Friday, 1 January 2027
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Monday 28-12-2026
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Saturday 02-01-2027
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Spring 2026–2027
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20
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0
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January 4, 2027 – Advising and registration week | Make-up examination period
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Monday 04-01-2027
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Saturday 09-01-2027
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21
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1
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January 11, 2027 – First day of classes; late registration fees apply | January 16, 2027 (5:00 PM) – Deadline for Add/Drop week
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Monday 11-01-2027
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Saturday 16-01-2027
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22
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2
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Monday 18-01-2027
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Saturday 23-01-2027
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23
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3
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Monday 25-01-2027
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Saturday 30-01-2027
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24
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4
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Monday 01-02-2027
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Saturday 06-02-2027
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25
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5
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Monday 08-02-2027
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Saturday 13-02-2027
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26
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6
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Monday 15-02-2027
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Saturday 20-02-2027
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27
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7
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Midterm exams during class time
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Monday 22-02-2027
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Saturday 27-02-2027
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28
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8
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Midterm exams during class time
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Monday 01-03-2027
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Saturday 06-03-2027
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29
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Eid Al-Fitr holiday (Monday 8 March–Thursday 11 March 2027; official UAE wording; subject to moon sighting; make-up classes required)
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Monday 08-03-2027
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Saturday 13-03-2027
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30
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9
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March 20, 2027 (5:00 PM) – Course withdrawal deadline without academic penalty
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Monday 15-03-2027
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Saturday 20-03-2027
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31
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10
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Monday 22-03-2027
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Saturday 27-03-2027
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32
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11
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Monday 29-03-2027
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Saturday 03-04-2027
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33
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Spring Break for students and faculty
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Monday 05-04-2027
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Friday 09-04-2027
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34
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12
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Online early registration for Summer 2026–2027 and Fall 2027–2028
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Monday 12-04-2027
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Saturday 17-04-2027
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35
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13
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Monday 19-04-2027
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Saturday 24-04-2027
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36
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14
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Monday 26-04-2027
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Saturday 01-05-2027
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37
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15
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Last week of classes
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Monday 03-05-2027
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Friday 07-05-2027
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38
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Final Exams – Week 1 (Arafat Day Expected on Saturday 15th)
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Saturday 08-05-2027
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Saturday 15-05-2027
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39
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Eid Al-Adha: Sunday 16 May to Tuesday 18 May 2027. No final exams during the holiday. Final exams will resume after the Eid break and will end on 27 May 2027.
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Sunday 16-05-2027
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Saturday 22-05-2027
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40
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Final Exams Continue | Advising Period | Grade Submission | Makeup Exams
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Sunday 23-05-2027
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Saturday 29-05-2027
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Summer 2027
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41
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1
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May 31, 2027 – First day of classes; late registration fees apply May 31–June 1, 2027 (5:00 PM) – Add/Drop deadline
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Monday 31-05-2027
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Saturday 05-06-2027
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42
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2
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Monday 07-06-2027
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Saturday 12-06-2027
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43
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3
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Midterm exams during class time
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Monday 14-06-2027
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Saturday 19-06-2027
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44
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4
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June 24, 2027 (5:00 PM) – Course withdrawal deadline without academic penalty
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Monday 21-06-2027
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Saturday 26-06-2027
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45
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5
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Last week of classes
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Monday 28-06-2027
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Saturday 03-07-2027
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46
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Final Exams
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Sunday 04-07-2027
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Saturday 10-07-2027
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47
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Monday 12-07-2027
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Saturday 17-07-2027
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48
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Monday 19-07-2027
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Saturday 24-07-2027
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49
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Monday 26-07-2027
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Saturday 31-07-2027
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50
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Monday 02-08-2027
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Saturday 07-08-2027
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51
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Monday 09-08-2027
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Saturday 14-08-2027
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52
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Faculty and staff report to work on 16 August 2027
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Monday 16-08-2027
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Saturday 21-08-2027
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*Islamic holiday dates are subject to official UAE confirmation and may vary.
*If a public holiday affects the academic schedule, make-up classes or other adjustments may be arranged. *The University reserves the right to amend this calendar if required by official directives or operational needs.
PhD, MBA & Pre MBA Academic Calendar 26-27
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University of Dubai
Academic Calendar – MBA & PhD – Academic Year 2026–2027
The admission deadline for all programs (both semester- and term-based) is the day before classes begin.
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Week No
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Teaching Week
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Event
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Week_Start_Date
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Week_End_Date
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0
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0
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Advising and Registration Week
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Monday 28-09-2026
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Saturday 03-10-2026
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Term 1 (10 teaching weeks + one week for exams and assessments) – 4.5 hours per lecture
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1
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1
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October 5, 2026 – First day of classes; late registration fees apply | October 10, 2026 (5:00 PM) – Add/Drop deadline
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Monday 05-10-2026
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Saturday 10-10-2026
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2
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2
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Monday 12-10-2026
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Saturday 17-10-2026
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3
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3
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Monday 19-10-2026
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Saturday 24-10-2026
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4
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4
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Monday 26-10-2026
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Saturday 31-10-2026
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5
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5
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Monday 02-11-2026
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Saturday 07-11-2026
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6
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6
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Online early registration for Term 2 2026–2027 | November 14, 2026 (5:00 PM)
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Monday 09-11-2026
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Saturday 14-11-2026
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7
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7
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November 18 - Course withdrawal deadline (without academic penalty; non-refundable)
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Monday 16-11-2026
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Saturday 21-11-2026
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8
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8
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Monday 23-11-2026
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Saturday 28-11-2026
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9
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9
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Make-up classes required for 02-12-2026 to 03-12-2026 (UAE National Day public holiday)
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Monday 30-11-2026
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Friday 04-12-2026
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10
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10
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Last week of classes
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Monday 07-12-2026
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Saturday 12-12-2026
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11
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Final Exams and Assessments
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Monday 14-12-2026
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Saturday 19-12-2026
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12
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Winter Break for students and faculty
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Monday 21-12-2026
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Saturday 26-12-2026
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13
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Winter Break for students and faculty
New Year – Friday, 1 January 2027
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Monday 28-12-2026
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Saturday 02-01-2027
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Term 2 (10 teaching weeks + one week for exams and assessments) – 4.5 hours per lecture
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14
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1
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January 4, 2027 – First day of classes; late registration fees apply | January 9, 2027 (5:00 PM) – Add/Drop deadline | Make-up examination period
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Monday 04-01-2027
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Saturday 09-01-2027
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15
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2
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Monday 11-01-2027
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Saturday 16-01-2027
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16
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3
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Monday 18-01-2027
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Saturday 23-01-2027
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17
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4
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Monday 25-01-2027
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Saturday 30-01-2027
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18
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5
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Monday 01-02-2027
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Saturday 06-02-2027
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19
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6
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Online early registration for Term 3 2026–2027 | February 13, 2027 (5:00 PM)
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Monday 08-02-2027
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Saturday 13-02-2027
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20
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7
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February 18 - Course withdrawal deadline (without academic penalty; non-refundable)
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Monday 15-02-2027
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Saturday 20-02-2027
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21
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8
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Monday 22-02-2027
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Saturday 27-02-2027
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22
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9
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Monday 01-03-2027
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Saturday 06-03-2027
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23
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Eid Al-Fitr holiday (Monday 8 March–Thursday 11 March 2027; official UAE wording; subject to moon sighting; make-up classes required)
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Monday 08-03-2027
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Saturday 13-03-2027
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24
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10
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Classes resume after Eid Al-Fitr break
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Monday 15-03-2027
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Saturday 20-03-2027
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25
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Last week of classes
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Monday 22-03-2027
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Saturday 27-03-2027
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26
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Final Exams and Assessments
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Monday 29-03-2027
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Saturday 03-04-2027
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27
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Spring Break for students and faculty
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Monday 05-04-2027
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Friday 09-04-2027
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Term 3 (10 teaching weeks + one week for exams and assessments) – 4.5 hours per lecture
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28
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1
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April 12, 2027 – First day of classes; late registration fees apply | April 17, 2027 (5:00 PM) – Add/Drop deadline | Make-up examination period
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Monday 12-04-2027
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Saturday 17-04-2027
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29
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2
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Monday 19-04-2027
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Saturday 24-04-2027
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30
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3
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Monday 26-04-2027
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Saturday 01-05-2027
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31
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4
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Monday 03-05-2027
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Saturday 08-05-2027
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32
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5
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Monday 10-05-2027
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Saturday 15-05-2027
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33
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6
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Eid Al-Adha holiday (Sunday 16 May–Tuesday 18 May 2027 (make-up classes required) Online early registration for Term 4 2026–2027
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Monday 17-05-2027
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Saturday 22-05-2027
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34
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7
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May 26 - Course withdrawal deadline (without academic penalty; non-refundable)
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Monday 24-05-2027
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Saturday 29-05-2027
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35
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8
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Monday 31-05-2027
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Saturday 05-06-2027
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36
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9
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Monday 07-06-2027
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Saturday 12-06-2027
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37
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10
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Last week of classes
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Monday 14-06-2027
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Saturday 19-06-2027
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38
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Final Exams and Assessments
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Monday 21-06-2027
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Saturday 26-06-2027
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39
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0
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Registration Week
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Monday 28-06-2027
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Saturday 03-07-2027
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Term 4 (10 teaching weeks + one week for exams and assessments) – 4.5 hours per lecture
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40
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0
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Registration Week
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Monday 05-07-2027
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Saturday 10-07-2027
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41
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1
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July 12, 2027 – First day of classes; late registration fees apply | July 17, 2027 (5:00 PM) – Add/Drop deadline | Make-up examination period
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Monday 12-07-2027
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Saturday 17-07-2027
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42
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2
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Monday 19-07-2027
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Saturday 24-07-2027
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43
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3
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Monday 26-07-2027
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Saturday 31-07-2027
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44
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4
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Monday 02-08-2027
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Saturday 07-08-2027
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45
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5
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Monday 09-08-2027
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Saturday 14-08-2027
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46
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6
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August 16, 2027 – Online early registration for Term 1 2027–2028 | August 16, 2027 – Faculty and staff report to work | August 21, 2027 (5:00 PM)
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Monday 16-08-2027
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Saturday 21-08-2027
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47
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7
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August 25 - Course withdrawal deadline (without academic penalty; non-refundable)
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Monday 23-08-2027
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Saturday 28-08-2027
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48
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8
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Monday 30-08-2027
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Saturday 04-09-2027
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49
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9
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Monday 06-09-2027
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Saturday 11-09-2027
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50
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10
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Last week of classes
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Monday 13-09-2027
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Saturday 18-09-2027
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51
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Final Exams and Assessments
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Monday 20-09-2027
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Saturday 25-09-2027
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52
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Islamic holiday dates are subject to official UAE confirmation and may vary.
If a public holiday affects the academic schedule, make-up classes or other adjustments may be arranged. The University reserves the right to amend this calendar if required by official directives or operational needs.
LLM and Pre LLM Calendar 26-27
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University of Dubai
Academic Calendar – LLM & Pre-LLM 2026–2027
The admission deadline for all programs is the day before classes begin.
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Week No
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Teaching Week
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Event
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Week_Start_Date
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Week_End_Date
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Term 1 (13 teaching weeks + one week of exams and assessments) – 3.5 hours per lecture = 45.5 contact hours
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0
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0
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Advising and Registration Week
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Monday 07-09-2026
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Saturday 12-09-2026
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1
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1
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September 14, 2026 – First day of classes; late registration fees apply | September 19, 2026 (5:00 PM) – Deadline for Add/Drop week
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Monday 14-09-2026
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Saturday 19-09-2026
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2
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2
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Monday 21-09-2026
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Saturday 26-09-2026
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3
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3
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Monday 28-09-2026
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Saturday 03-10-2026
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4
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4
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Monday 05-10-2026
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Saturday 10-10-2026
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5
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5
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Monday 12-10-2026
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Saturday 17-10-2026
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6
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6
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Online early registration for Term 2 2026–2027
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Monday 19-10-2026
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Saturday 24-10-2026
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7
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7
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October 28, 2026 (5:00 PM) – Course withdrawal deadline (without academic penalty; non-refundable)
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Monday 26-10-2026
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Saturday 31-10-2026
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8
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8
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Monday 02-11-2026
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Saturday 07-11-2026
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9
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9
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Monday 09-11-2026
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Saturday 14-11-2026
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10
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10
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Monday 16-11-2026
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Saturday 21-11-2026
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11
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11
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Monday 23-11-2026
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Saturday 28-11-2026
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12
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12
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UAE National Day public holiday – 2 to 3 December 2026 (Make-up classes required)
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Monday 30-11-2026
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Saturday 05-12-2026
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13
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13
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Last week of classes
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Monday 07-12-2026
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Saturday 12-12-2026
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14
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Final Exams and Assessments
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Monday 14-12-2026
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Saturday 19-12-2026
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15
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Winter Break for students and faculty
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Monday 21-12-2026
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Saturday 26-12-2026
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16
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Winter Break for students and faculty
New Year – Friday, 1 January 2027
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Monday 28-12-2026
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Saturday 02-01-2027
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Term 2 (11 teaching weeks + one week of exams and assessments) – 4 hours per lecture = 44 contact hours + one make-up class to complete 45 contact hours
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17
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1
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January 4, 2027 – First day of classes; late registration fees apply | January 9, 2027 (5:00 PM) – Deadline for Add/Drop week
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Monday 04-01-2027
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Saturday 09-01-2027
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18
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2
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Monday 11-01-2027
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Saturday 16-01-2027
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19
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3
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Monday 18-01-2027
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Saturday 23-01-2027
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20
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4
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Monday 25-01-2027
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Saturday 30-01-2027
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21
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5
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Monday 01-02-2027
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Saturday 06-02-2027
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22
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6
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Online early registration for Term 3 2026–2027
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Monday 08-02-2027
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Saturday 13-02-2027
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23
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7
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Feb 17, 2027 (5:00 PM) – Course withdrawal deadline (without academic penalty; non-refundable)
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Monday 15-02-2027
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Saturday 20-02-2027
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24
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8
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Monday 22-02-2027
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Saturday 27-02-2027
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25
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9
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Monday 01-03-2027
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Saturday 06-03-2027
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26
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Eid Al-Fitr holiday (Monday 8 March–Thursday 11 March 2027; official UAE wording; subject to moon sighting; make-up classes required)
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Monday 08-03-2027
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Saturday 13-03-2027
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27
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10
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Monday 15-03-2027
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Saturday 20-03-2027
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28
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11
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Last week of classes
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Monday 22-03-2027
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Saturday 27-03-2027
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29
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Final Exams and Assessments
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Monday 29-03-2027
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Saturday 03-04-2027
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30
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Spring Break for students and faculty
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Monday 05-04-2027
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Friday 09-04-2027
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Term 3 (12 teaching weeks + one week of exams and assessments) – 3.75 hours per lecture = 45 contact hours
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31
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1
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April 12, 2027 – First day of classes; late registration fees apply | April 17, 2027 (5:00 PM) – Deadline for Add/Drop week
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Monday 12-04-2027
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Saturday 17-04-2027
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32
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2
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Monday 19-04-2027
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Saturday 24-04-2027
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33
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3
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Monday 26-04-2027
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Saturday 01-05-2027
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34
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4
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Monday 03-05-2027
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Saturday 08-05-2027
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35
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5
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Monday 10-05-2027
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Saturday 15-05-2027
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36
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6
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Eid Al-Adha holiday (Sunday 16 May–Tuesday 18 May 2027 - classes resume after Eid holiday Online early registration for Term 4 2026–2027
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Monday 17-05-2027
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Saturday 22-05-2027
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37
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7
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May 26, 2027 (5:00 PM) – Course withdrawal deadline (without academic penalty; non-refundable)
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Monday 24-05-2027
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Saturday 29-05-2027
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38
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8
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Monday 31-05-2027
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Saturday 05-06-2027
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39
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9
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Monday 07-06-2027
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Saturday 12-06-2027
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40
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10
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Monday 14-06-2027
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Saturday 19-06-2027
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41
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11
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Monday 21-06-2027
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Saturday 26-06-2027
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42
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12
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Last week of classes
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Monday 28-06-2027
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Saturday 03-07-2027
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43
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Final Exams and Assessments
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Monday 05-07-2027
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Saturday 10-07-2027
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Term 4 Thesis only
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44 1
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July 12, 2027 – First day of classes; late registration fees apply | July 17, 2027 (5:00 PM) – Deadline for Add/Drop week
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Monday 12-07-2027
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Saturday 17-07-2027
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45 2
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Monday 19-07-2027
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Saturday 24-07-2027
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46 3
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Monday 26-07-2027
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Saturday 31-07-2027
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47 4
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Monday 02-08-2027
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Saturday 07-08-2027
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48 5
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Monday 09-08-2027
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Saturday 14-08-2027
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49 6
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Online early registration for Term 1 2027–2028 | Faculty and staff report to work on 16 August 2027
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Monday 16-08-2027
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Saturday 21-08-2027
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50 7
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August 25, 2027 (5:00 PM) – Course withdrawal deadline (without academic penalty; non-refundable)
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Monday 23-08-2027
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Saturday 28-08-2027
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51 8
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Monday 30-08-2027
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Saturday 04-09-2027
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52 9
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Monday 06-09-2027
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Saturday 11-09-2027
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Islamic holiday dates are subject to official UAE confirmation and may vary.
If a public holiday affects the academic schedule, make-up classes or other adjustments may be arranged. The University reserves the right to amend this calendar if required by official directives or operational needs.