Study at Cardiff | International

Semester dates

2012/13

Fall/Autumn Semester

1 October 2012 - 27 January 2013

Please note that students studying for the Autumn semester only will not be expected to return after Christmas recess for the examination period - alternative assessment will be arranged. Teaching will end on 14th December 2012.

Christmas Recess

15 December 2012 - 6 January 2013

Spring Semester

28 January 2013 - 14 June 2013

Easter Recess

23 March 2013 - 14 April 2013

2013/14

Fall/Autumn Semester

30 September 2013 - 26 January 2014

Please note that students studying for the Autumn semester only will not be expected to return after Christmas recess for the examination period - alternative assessment will be arranged. Teaching will end on 13th December 2013.

Christmas Recess

14 December 2013 - 5 January 2014

Spring Semester

27 January 2014 - 13 June 2014

Easter Recess

12 April 2014 - 4 May 2014

In general you would arrive one to two weeks before the start date of the semester in which you are beginning your studies. You can then attend orientation, join freshers' events and settle into your new home.