Hawassa University Academic Calendar

Academic Calendar and Important Dates for HU

The academic year at Hawassa University (HU) is structured as follows:

• First Semester: Starts in September, ends in January.
• Second Semester: Starts in February, ends in June.
• Exam Periods: Mid-December for the first semester, mid-June for the second semester.
• Holidays: Ethiopian Christmas (January 7), Ethiopian Easter (variable), and other national holidays.
• Faculty Application Deadlines: Typically in March for the next academic year.
• Sabbatical Dates: Vary by faculty and individual arrangements.

For the most up-to-date information, visit the Academic Calendar page.