ACADEMIC CALENDER
The academic year consists of two 14-week (70 work days) semesters. The Fall Semester lasts from September to January and the Spring Semester lasts from February to June. There are separate academic calendars for the Faculties of Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine. The University Senate can extend or shorten the length of semesters if necessary.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
New Year’s Day 1 January
Sovereignty Day / Children’s Holiday 23 April
Tribute to Atatürk /Youth Day 19 May
Victory Day 30 August
Day of the Republic 29 October
Summer Holidays July-August
EXAMINATION DATES
The examination dates slightly vary each year. However, the end of the Fall Semester examinations generally commence in the first week of January and runs for about 11 days. The end of the Spring Semester examinations are held in the first week of June and lasts for around 11 days.