Academic calendar for exchange students

Winter Semester 2026/27

Semester Dates	Prospective Dates
Arrival Day	01. September 2026
Orientation	01. – 05. September 2026
Intensive German Course*	10. September – 02. October 2026
Begin of Lectures	12. October 2026
End of Exam Period	28. February 2027
Holidays	03.10.2026 / 21.12.2026 – 03.01.2027

*The German intensive course takes place every day. Students can receive 5 ECTS if the course is completed successfully.

Orientation Week	Prospective Dates
Arrival Day	01. September 2026
Trip to IKEA	02. September 2026
Infos on Health Insurance	03. September 2026
Infos on Visa	03. September 2026
Welcome Session	03. September 2026
City Tour	04. September 2026
Intercultural Training	07. September 2026
Welcome Café	09. September 2026

Summer Semester 2026

Semester Dates
Arrival Day	2. March 2026; 09:00 a.m.
Orientation	03. – 06. March 2026
Intensive German Course*	09. – 31. March 2026
Begin of Lectures	13. April 2026
End of Exam Period	31. July 2026
Holidays	03.04.2026 / 06.04.2026 / 01.05.2026 / 14.05.2026 / 25.05.2026 / 04.06.2026 01.05.2024 / 09.05.2024 / 20.05.2024 / 30.05.2024

*The German intensive course takes place every day. Students can receive 5 ECTS if the course is completed successfully.

Orientation Week	prospective Dates
Arrival Day	02. March 2026
Trip to IKEA	03. March 2026
Infos on Health Insurance	04. March 2026
Infos on Visa	04. March 2026
Welcome Information	04. March 2026
Welcome Café	05. March 2026
Intercultural Training	05. March 2026
City Tour	06. March 2026

Contact

Elisa LangeIncoming Exchange Students Advisor

Building 1, Room 115

Phone : +49 69 1533-3847

Fax : +49 69 1533-2748

incoming.exchange@io.fra-uas.de

Karla HannigIncoming Exchange Students Advisor

Building 1, Room 115

Phone : +49 69 1533-3850

Fax : +49 59 1533-2748

incoming.exchange@io.fra-uas.de

Open Office Hours
Monday – Thursday	09:00 – 14:00

International Office, ID: 4790,

last updated on: 05.28.2026