Key dates

2025-26 academic year

Course specific term dates

• Course specific term dates 2024-25 - October and January start (.pdf)

Other key dates

Graduation

Please refer to the Graduation webpages for more information on each of the Graduations scheduled for 2025. Enquiries about Graduation should be directed to graduation@essex.ac.uk

Registration and timetables

• Registration
• 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

• University diary for the academic year
• University timetable calendar

2026-27 academic year