University of Aberdeen term dates 2026/27
Aberdeen runs 13 different sets of term dates: when your term ends depends on which School or course you are on. Term 1 starts 14 September 2026, and on most undergraduate courses the year runs to 27 August 2027.
- Term 1 14 September – 18 December 2026
- Term 2 18 January – 14 May 2027 · half term 22 March – 9 April 2027
- Term 3 (PGT) 7 June – 27 August 2027
Add all 6 dates to your planner and the whole year lands on your calendar: terms, breaks, exam periods.
Every published date
Term 1
14 September – 18 December 2026 · 96 days
Term time: the whole of Term 1.
Term 1 teaching starts
Monday, 21 September 2026 · all day
Term 2
18 January – 14 May 2027 · 117 days
Term time: the whole of Term 2.
Term 2 teaching starts
Monday, 25 January 2027 · all day
Spring break
22 March – 9 April 2027 · 19 days
Term 3 (PGT)
7 June – 27 August 2027 · 82 days
Term time: the whole of Term 3 (PGT).
Before you rely on these
Transcribed from University of Aberdeen’s own published term dates for 2026/27. Postgraduate, placement and apprenticeship courses often run to their own dates, and individual modules can vary. Check with your School before booking anything.
Plan the year around them
Add your dates, put your modules on a timetable, and track coursework and revision against deadlines that land in term time.