Hacettepe Academic Calendar 2025-2026
According to the Hacettepe University 2025-2026 general academic calendar, Fall classes have a start date of September 22, 2025. Spring classes have a start date of February 16, 2026. Fall final exam dates are January 5-18, 2026. Spring final exam dates are June 1-14, 2026. Fall makeup exam dates are January 26 - February 1, 2026. Spring makeup exam dates are June 22-28, 2026.
Fall–spring comparison
| Activity / period | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Course scheduling | – | – |
| Classes begin | ||
| Classes end | ||
| Add-drop week | – | – |
| Tuition payment deadline | ||
| Final exams | – | – |
| Makeup exams | – | – |
| Semester break | – | No single date specified. |
Search by date or event, then filter by semester or event type. Holidays appear in the table below and under the Holidays filter.
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All academic dates
23 results
Shared notes
- By decision of the University Executive Board.
- Additional/unlimited exams for students who exceeded the maximum study period are held on the same dates.
Fall12 results
| Date | Activity / period | Add to calendar |
|---|---|---|
| – Past | Registration of Newly Admitted StudentsRegistrationDetailsAnnounced by ÖSYM. Special-talent and international student registration dates are announced by relevant units. | |
| – Past | Orientation Course for Newly Admitted StudentsRegistration | |
| – Past | Course Planning and RegistrationsRegistrationDetailsUndergraduate and associate degree course registrations. | |
| – Past | Exams for Students with at Most Three Courses Left for GraduationExams | |
| – Past | Course Start and End Dates for All ProgramsClassesDetailsFall semester lecture period. | |
| – Past | Add-Drop WeekRegistration | |
| Past | Deadline for Student Tuition Fee PaymentsPayments | |
| Past | Late Course Registration Deadline for Outgoing Erasmus StudentsRegistration | |
| – Past | Associate and Undergraduate Semester Final ExamsExams | |
| – Past | Electronic Submission of Semester Final Exam ResultsOther | |
| – Past | Makeup ExamsExams | |
| – Past | Electronic Submission of Makeup Exam ResultsOther |
Spring11 results
| Date | Activity / period | Add to calendar |
|---|---|---|
| – Past | Course Planning and RegistrationsRegistrationDetailsSpring semester course registrations. | |
| – Past | Course Start and End Dates for All ProgramsClassesDetailsSpring semester lecture period. | |
| – Past | Exams for Students with at Most Three Courses Left for GraduationExams | |
| – Past | Add-Drop WeekRegistration | |
| Past | Deadline for Student Tuition Fee PaymentsPayments | |
| Past | Late Course Registration Deadline for Outgoing Erasmus StudentsRegistration | |
| – Past | Associate and Undergraduate Semester Final ExamsExams | |
| – Past | Electronic Submission of Semester Final Exam ResultsOther | |
| – Past | Makeup ExamsExams | |
| – Past | Electronic Submission of Makeup Exam ResultsOther | |
| – Past | Exams for Students with at Most Three Courses Left for GraduationExams |
Double major and minor dates
Application, quota and result dates apply only to the relevant student groups. Check the relevant unit’s announcement for exact result days and exam details.
| Activity / period | Date |
|---|---|
| Announcement of Fall Minor/Double Major QuotasFall | |
| Fall Minor/Double Major Application DeadlineFall | |
| Fall Minor/Double Major Evaluation and Results AnnouncementFall | |
| Announcement of Spring Minor/Double Major QuotasSpring | |
| Spring Minor/Double Major Application DeadlineSpring | |
| Spring Minor/Double Major Evaluation and Results AnnouncementSpring |
Academic breaks
An academic break does not mean all exam obligations have ended. Check make-up exams and programme-specific dates together; no unannounced end day is assumed.
| Activity / period | Date |
|---|---|
| Semester BreakFall | – |
| Summer BreakSpring | – |
Public holidays
The official calendar states that exams cannot be held during half-day or full-day holidays.
Half-day labels follow the holiday markers in the source. Refer to the official document for hours and implementation details.
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Republic Day (Half Day + Full Day)Includes a half day | – |
| New Year's Day | |
| Eid al-Fitr (Including Half Day)Includes a half day | – |
| National Sovereignty and Children's Day | |
| Labor and Solidarity Day | |
| Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day | |
| Eid al-Adha (Including Half Day)Includes a half day | – |
| Democracy and National Unity Day | |
| Victory Day | |
| Republic Day (Half day + Full day)Includes a half day | – |
Academic calendar questions
Does the academic calendar include midterm dates?
The general calendar does not list the midterm date for each course. Check your department and course instructor’s announcements for course-specific exam schedules.
Where can I find minor and double-major application dates?
Quota announcements, application deadlines and results are separate steps. Search the detailed list for “minor” or “double major”, and check ÖİDB announcements for application requirements.
ÖİDB minor / double-major informationWhere are international student registration dates announced?
International student enrolment dates differ from course registration dates. Follow Hacettepe’s official international student website for application, admission and enrolment announcements.
Hacettepe international student announcementsDoes this calendar apply to every faculty?
Medicine, Dentistry, Foreign Languages and graduate programmes have separate calendars. Select your programme’s calendar above. Refer to official announcements and calendar-specific notes.