The NUS academic calendar is an essential guide to the university’s semester structure and important dates. NUS divides its academic year into two main semesters—one from August to December, the other from January to May.

The structure features several weeks of lectures and tutorials, a reading week for preparation, and an exam window at the end. There are also special terms (Term 3A and 3B) during the mid-year break for students who want to take extra modules or accelerate their studies.

Key dates on the NUS academic calendar include semester start and end dates, public holidays, reading weeks, exam periods, and registration deadlines. Most faculties follow the general calendar, but some (like medicine or law) may have slightly different schedules—so it’s always good to check your faculty’s version.

You can easily find the current calendar on the NUS portal, which provides downloadable PDFs click here for planning ahead.

If you want to stay on top of deadlines and make the most of your time at NUS, keeping an eye on the academic calendar is a must.