Here are the University of Exeter Term Dates for the academic year. Use this Exeter uni calendar to track semester dates, Welcome Week, Freshers’ Week, bank holidays, and exam periods. These key dates shape your academic year, from the start of the autumn term to the end of the summer term.
University of Exeter Term Dates 2026/2027
Below are the University of Exeter Term Dates for the 2026/27 academic year.
| Term | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term | Monday 21 September | Friday 11 December |
| Spring Term | Monday 4 January | Friday 26 March |
| Summer Term | Monday 26 April | Friday 11 June |
These are the standard University of Exeter Semester Dates for the 2026/27 academic year. Some programmes may vary, so always confirm your required attendance dates with your department.
University of Exeter Term Dates 2027/2028
Below are the University of Exeter Term Dates for the 2027/28 academic year.
| Term | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term | Monday 20 September | Friday 10 December |
| Spring Term | Monday 3 January | Friday 24 March |
| Summer Term | Monday 24 April | Friday 9 June |
University of Exeter Term Dates 2028/2029
The University of Exeter typically publishes 2028/29 term dates closer to the upcoming academic year. As a guide, expect the autumn term to begin in late September, spring term in early January, and summer term in late April. Bookmark this page; we update it as soon as official dates go live.
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University of Exeter Holidays & Bank Holidays
No teaching takes place on bank holidays. That means Christmas, Easter and UK public holidays give students a genuine breather. Use these breaks to travel, rest or catch up — but check whether your programme has required attendance during those windows. For a full view of university holiday dates UK-wide, our calendar hub has you covered.
Exeter University Reading Week
Reading Week is a pause in teaching — not a holiday. It’s a chance to catch up on reading, prep for assessments or recharge. Not every programme runs one, so check your module timetable. Think of it as a study buffer built into the Exeter uni calendar.
Welcome Week & Freshers’ Week Dates
Welcome Week, often called Freshers’ Week, usually runs the week immediately before term starts. For new students, it’s where enrolment, campus tours and social events happen. It’s exciting, hectic and genuinely useful. Full details sit on the New Students website.
University of Exeter Graduation Dates
Graduation ceremonies typically take place in winter and summer each year. Exact graduation dates are confirmed by the university and your college. If you’re planning family travel, wait for official confirmation before booking anything.
Alternative Programme Term Dates
Some courses — especially postgraduate, medical and professional programmes — follow different term dates. The dates above cover standard terms only. If your programme has required attendance outside these windows, your department will confirm the exact schedule.
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Find useful information about university holidays, term dates, reading weeks, and other key academic dates.
Official University Source
Always verify term dates against the official University of Exeter academic calendar before making plan or accommodation commitments.
FAQs
Most programmes follow standard terms, but some have different required attendance dates.
No teaching takes place on bank holidays.
No. It’s a study break, not a holiday, and not all programmes include one.
Always check the official source before booking travel.
Yes. New students should arrive for Welcome Week.
Not always. Some postgraduate programmes follow alternative term dates.
UK University Holidays is an independent information resource. We are not affiliated with the University of Exeter. Term dates, holidays and programme schedules can change; always confirm details with the official University of Exeter website before making travel, accommodation or enrolment decisions.
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