AIMS Academic Calendar

The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS), while primarily a research institution, collaborates with universities and offers academic programs often aligned with standard Australian university calendars. The academic calendar typically follows a two-semester structure, with the first semester commencing in late February or early March and concluding in June, and the second semester running from late July to November. This structure includes mid-semester breaks, usually in April and September, and a longer summer break from December to February, accommodating both academic study and research-intensive periods unique to marine science disciplines.

• Semester 1 Start: Late February 2025 (typically around February 24) - Orientation week for new students.
• Mid-Semester Break (Semester 1): Early April 2025 (approximately April 7-11) - Often aligns with Easter holidays.
• Semester 1 End/Exams: Mid to Late June 2025 (approximately June 16-27) - Includes final assessments and project submissions.
• Semester 2 Start: Late July 2025 (typically around July 28) - Second semester coursework begins.
• Mid-Semester Break (Semester 2): Mid-September 2025 (approximately September 15-19) - A short break for students.
• Semester 2 End/Exams: Mid to Late November 2025 (approximately November 17-28) - Final exams and research presentations.
• Summer Break: December 2025 to February 2026 - Extended break with optional summer research opportunities.

• Application Opening Date: Early August 2024 (typically around August 1) - Applications open for the 2025 intake.
• Early Round Deadline: Late September 2024 (approximately September 30) - Early offers may be made for competitive programs.
• Regular Decision Deadline: Early December 2024 (approximately December 5) - Final deadline for most undergraduate programs.
• Offer Notification (Early Round): Mid-November 2024 - Notifications for early applicants.
• Offer Notification (Regular Decision): Mid-January 2025 - Final offers and acceptance deadlines.
• Financial Aid/Scholarship Deadline: Late November 2024 (approximately November 30) - Separate deadlines may apply for international students.

The academic calendar at AIMS aligns closely with other Australian universities, reflecting national norms such as the summer break coinciding with the Southern Hemisphere’s warmer months and public holidays like Australia Day and ANZAC Day. This structure offers flexibility for international students, with orientation programs designed to ease transitions and extended breaks allowing for travel or internships. Additionally, the focus on marine science research may result in unique scheduling considerations, such as field trips or intensive research periods during breaks, tailored to environmental and seasonal factors in marine studies. Note that specific dates for 2025-2026 are estimates based on typical Australian academic cycles, as exact calendars may not yet be publicly available.