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 2025-26
Semester 1
| Dates |
Event |
| 21 September 2025 |
New students arrive in on-campus accommodation |
| 22 - 26 September 2025 |
New student induction |
| 29 September - 19 December 2025 |
Teaching |
| 20 December 2025 - 11 January 2026 |
Christmas break |
| 12 - 18 January 2026 |
Semester 1 exams and teaching |
Semester 2
| Dates |
Event |
| 19 - 23 January 2026 |
New postgraduate induction for Jan starters |
| 19 January - 27 March 2026 |
Teaching |
| 28 March - 12 April 2026 |
Easter break |
| 13 April - 22 May 2026 |
Teaching |
| 11 May 2026 |
Semester 2 exams begin |
