UCA Academic Calendar

The Universidad de Cádiz, located in Cádiz, Spain, follows a traditional European academic calendar structured into two main semesters: the fall semester and the spring semester. The academic year typically begins in late September or early October and concludes in late June or early July, with a significant winter break around Christmas and a shorter break in spring around Easter. This structure aligns with many other Spanish and European universities, allowing for a balance between coursework, exams, and holidays. A notable feature of the university’s calendar is the inclusion of intensive exam periods at the end of each semester, often extending into February for the fall term and June or July for the spring term, with resit opportunities in September for students needing to retake exams.

• Fall Semester Start: Late September 2025 (typically around September 29) – Classes begin for most undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Winter Break: Mid-December 2025 to early January 2026 (approximately December 20 to January 6) – Includes Christmas and New Year holidays.
• Fall Semester Exams: Late January to early February 2026 – First round of exams for fall courses.
• Spring Semester Start: Mid-February 2026 (around February 10) – Second semester coursework begins.
• Easter Break: Early to mid-April 2026 (typically one week) – Coincides with Holy Week celebrations in Spain.
• Spring Semester Exams: Late June to early July 2026 – Final exams and end of the academic year.
• Resit Exams: Early September 2026 – Opportunity for students to retake failed exams from the previous year.

• Application Period Opens: Early April 2025 – Initial phase for undergraduate applications for the 2025–2026 cycle (Class of 2030).
• Regular Decision Deadline: Mid-June 2025 (typically around June 15) – Final date for most domestic and EU applicants to submit applications.
• Entrance Exam Registration (Selectividad/PAU): Early May 2025 – For Spanish students or those requiring university entrance exams; exact dates depend on regional schedules.
• Admission Results Notification: Early July 2025 – Applicants are informed of acceptance decisions.
• Enrollment Period: Mid to late July 2025 – Accepted students confirm their place and complete registration.
• International Student Deadline: Early May 2025 – Earlier deadline to accommodate visa processing and additional documentation.

The academic calendar at Universidad de Cádiz closely aligns with national norms in Spain, particularly in its adherence to major public holidays such as Christmas, Easter, and regional festivities like Andalusia Day on February 28. This structure offers some flexibility for international students, with extended breaks providing opportunities for travel or cultural immersion. However, the intensive exam periods and potential resit exams in September may require careful planning for non-EU students managing visa timelines or academic commitments. As specific dates for the 2025–2026 academic year and admissions cycle are not yet publicly available, the above timelines are estimates based on typical schedules for Spanish universities and past patterns at Universidad de Cádiz. Students are encouraged to monitor official university announcements for confirmed dates.