Governance
Key dates
Academic year
2025-26 academic year
| Event | Begins | Ends | Notes |
| Autumn Term | Thursday 2 October 2025 | Friday 12 December 2025 |
Some teaching dates for students vary according to campus, degree level and course. First year undergraduate students should arrive earlier than the start date shown in order to attend University and departmental Welcome events |
| Spring Term | Monday 12 January 2026 | Friday 20 March 2026 |
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| Summer Term | Monday 20 April 2026 |
Friday 26 June 2026 |
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Course specific term dates
Other key dates
Graduation
Please refer to the Graduation webpages for more information on each of the Graduations scheduled. Enquiries about Graduation should be directed to graduation@essex.ac.uk
Registration and timetables
Exam dates
- Further details are available from the Examinations Office.
Students with a Tier 4 or Student visa
If you have a Tier 4 or Student visa to study in the UK, you will need to make sure you are aware of the term dates that apply to you and understand your visa conditions and responsibilities.
If you require written confirmation of your term dates to provide to an employer, review our guidance about working in the UK during your studies and contact the Student Services Hub.
University diary
2026-27 academic year
| Event | Begins | Ends |
| Autumn Term | Thursday 8 October 2026 | Friday 18 December 2026 |
| Spring Term | Monday 18 January 2027 |
Thursday 25 March 2027 |
| Summer Term |
Monday 26 April 2027 |
Friday 2 July 2027 |
