HFD Academic Calendar

Hochschule Fulda, located in Fulda, Germany, operates on a semester-based academic calendar typical of many German universities. The academic year is divided into two main semesters: the Winter Semester, which generally begins in early October and runs through mid-February, and the Summer Semester, which starts in mid-April and concludes in mid-July. This structure includes lecture periods, examination phases, and semester breaks, with a notable winter break around Christmas and New Year’s. A unique feature of Hochschule Fulda’s calendar is its alignment with practical training periods, as the university emphasizes applied sciences and often integrates internships or project work into its programs.

• Winter Semester Start: October 1, 2025 – First day of lectures for the fall term.
• Winter Break: December 20, 2025 – January 6, 2026 – Holiday period including Christmas and New Year’s.
• Winter Semester Exams: Late January to mid-February 2026 – Specific dates depend on department schedules.
• Summer Semester Start: April 15, 2026 – Lectures begin for the spring term.
• Summer Semester Exams: Late June to mid-July 2026 – Examination period before the summer break.
• Summer Break: Mid-July to late September 2026 – Extended break for internships or research.

• Application Period Start for Winter Semester: May 1, 2025 – Applications open for most undergraduate programs.
• Application Deadline for Winter Semester: July 15, 2025 – Final date for international and restricted-admission programs; some programs may have earlier deadlines.
• Application Deadline for Summer Semester: January 15, 2026 – Deadline for programs starting in the spring term.
• Admission Notification: August to September 2025 (Winter Semester); February 2026 (Summer Semester) – Applicants are typically informed within 4–6 weeks after deadlines.
• Enrollment Deadline: Late September 2025 (Winter); late March 2026 (Summer) – Final date to confirm enrollment and pay fees.

The academic calendar at Hochschule Fulda aligns closely with the standard German university schedule, incorporating national holidays such as Christmas and Easter into its breaks. This structure offers predictability for both domestic and international students, with semester breaks providing ample time for travel or internships. International students may find the early application deadlines and structured enrollment periods particularly helpful for visa processing and relocation planning. However, as exact dates for the 2025–2026 academic year and admissions cycle may not yet be published, the above timelines are estimates based on typical patterns at Hochschule Fulda and other German institutions. Students are encouraged to check official university announcements for confirmed dates and program-specific requirements.