Undergraduate Academic Calendar
Undergraduate Academic Calendar
The academic calendar notes important dates throughout the academic year.
MBZUAI’s year is divided into two main semesters: Fall and Spring.
Classes are held Monday through Friday with the weekend on Saturday and Sunday.
Undergraduate Academic Calendar
Fall Semester
| Day | Date | Event |
| Monday – Friday | August 11 to August 15 | Students’ Onboarding and Orientation Program |
| Monday | August 18 | First day of classes |
| Friday | August 29 | Last day to add / drop courses |
| Friday | October 17 | Withdrawal deadline |
| Monday – Friday | November 10 to November 14 | Registration for Spring 2026 Semester |
| Friday | November 21 | Last day of classes |
| Monday – Thursday | November 24 to November 27 | Final Exams period |
| Friday | December 19 | Grades Announcement |
| November 28 2025 to January 9 2026 | No classes. |
The official holidays observed by the University during the Fall 2025 semester:
| Occasion | Date | Holiday duration |
| Prophet Mohammed Birthday | Friday, September 5 | One day |
| Commemoration Day | Monday, December 1 | One day |
| UAE National Day | Tuesday December 2nd and Wednesday December 3rd | Two days |
Spring Semester
| Day | Date | Event |
| Monday | January 12 | First day of classes |
| Friday | January 23 | Last day to add / drop courses |
| Friday | March 13 | Withdrawal deadline |
| March 16 to March 20 | No Classes | |
| Monday – Friday | April 13 to April 17 | Registration for Fall 2026 Semester |
| Friday | April 24 | Last day of classes |
| Monday – Thursday | April 27 to April 30 | Final Exams period |
| Monday | May 18 | Grades Announcement |
| May to August 15 | No classes, however, summer school courses may be provided on a case-by-case basis. |
The official holidays observed by the University during the Spring 2026 semester:
| Occasion | Date | Holiday duration |
| New Year’s Holiday | Thursday, January 1 | One day |
| Eid Al Fitr | Wednesday March 18 to Friday March 20 | Three days |
Some of the above dates are subject to change.
Please contact the Registrar’s office for the most up-to-date version.