Please note that the semester dates below relate to the general teaching and examination periods at the University.
The Royal Agricultural University is similar to the majority of other British universities and operates its academic delivery via semesters. Programmes are taught across two semesters. For most students, your course will be taught and assessed in each semester with an examination period towards the end of each semester.
The semester dates are shown below.
Academic year 2024-25
Semester 1
| Dates |
Event |
| 22 September 2024 |
New students arrive in on-campus accommodation |
| 23 - 27 September 2024 |
New student induction |
| 30 September - 20 December 2024 |
Teaching |
| 21 December 2024 - 12 January 2025 |
Christmas break |
| 13 - 19 January 2025 |
Semester 1 exams and teaching |
Semester 2
| Dates |
Event |
| 20 - 24 January 2025 |
New postgraduate induction for Jan starters |
| 20 January - 4 April 2025 |
Teaching |
| 5 - 27 April 2025 |
Easter break |
| 28 April - 30 May 2025 |
Teaching |
| 19 May 2025 |
Semester 2 exams begin |
