Important dates
Some important dates for visiting and exchange students to make a note of.
Term dates
Semester One 2025-26
| Start | End | |
|---|---|---|
| Orientation & Welcome Week | 15 September 2025 | 21 September 2025 |
| Weeks 1-12 | 22 September 2025 | 12 December 2025 |
| Winter Break | 15 December 2025 | 2 January 2026 |
| Exam Period | 5 January 2026 | 23 January 2026 |
Semester Two 2025-26
| Start | End | |
|---|---|---|
| Orientation Day | 25 January 2026 | 25 January 2026 |
| Weeks 1-8 | 26 January 2026 | 20 March 2026 |
| Easter Break | 23 March 2026 | 10 April 2026 |
| Weeks 9-12 | 13 April 2026 | 8 May 2026 |
| Exam Period | 11 May 2026 | 29 May 2026 |
Application deadlines for a semester or full year in Liverpool
The deadlines for submitting an application to study on our semester or full year in Liverpool programmes are:
- Full year or semester one - 1 May
- Semester two only - 1 November.
For more information about the dates you'll be studying with us, check our latest term dates. Please note that in September, students are required to arrive 1 week before the start of teaching for semester 1. In semester 2, students will need to arrive at least 2 days before the start of teaching.
Further details including entry requirements and the documents you'll need to include with your application can be found on our application web page.
Dates for our Summer Research Programme
To check important dates for our Summer Research Programme, visit our Summer Research Programme web pages.
Dates for our International Summer School
To check important dates for our International Summer School, visit our International Summer School web pages.