Academic Calendar
2026 - 2027 
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Summer School ⁄ Summer Term
All Terms| ALL TERMS | FDY |
UNDER G. |
GRADUATE |
IT, DA, CYSEC (Non Thesis) |
EMBA, MART, PMBA, BA, MIM, MIF (Non-thesis) |
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| Deadline for Application to FASS MA / PhD with Thesis Graduate Programs for 2026-2027 Academic Year Fall Semester | 08 Jun 2026 | ||||
| Deadline for Application to SBS PhD Programs for 2026-2027 Academic Year Fall Semester | 12 Jun 2026 | ||||
| Deadline for Application to FENS MA / PhD with Thesis Graduate Programs for 2026-2027 Academic Year Fall Semester | 15 Jun 2026 | ||||
| Deadline for EARLY Application to EMBA, MART, PMBA, BA, MIM, MIF Non-thesis Graduate Programs for the 2026-2027 Academic Year Fall Semester | 19 Jun 2026 | ||||
| Deadline for EARLY Application to IT, DA, CYSEC Non-thesis Graduate Programs for the 2026-2027 Academic Year Fall Semester | 19 Jun 2026 | ||||
| The Period for the Submission of External Language Proficiency Exam Results for Exemption from the Foundation Development Year and the English Language Assessment Exam | 29 Jun - 14 Sep 2026 | ||||
| TUITION FEE PAYMENT & UNIVERSITY REGISTRATION (ONLINE & PHYSICAL) (for Newly-registered International Undergraduate Students and Incoming Exchange Students) | 01 Jul - 25 Sep 2026 | 01 Jul - 25 Sep 2026 | 14-25 Sep 2026 | ||
| Deadline for Inter Institutional Transfer Applications | 10 Jul 2026 | ||||
| Period for Transfer Applications to Undergraduate Programs within the Scope of Additional Article No 1 | 01-15 Aug 2026 | ||||
| Deadline for Application to EMBA, MART, PMBA, BA, MIM, MIF Non-thesis Graduate Programs for the 2026-2027 Academic Year Fall Semester | 04 Aug 2026 | ||||
| Deadline for Application to IT, DA, CYSEC Non-thesis Graduate Programs for the 2026-2027 Academic Year Fall Semester | 04 Aug 2026 | ||||
| Deadline for Undergraduate Program Applications for International Students | 28 Aug 2026 | ||||
| Victory Day (National Holiday) | 30 Aug 2026 | 30 Aug 2026 | 30 Aug 2026 | 30 Aug 2026 | 30 Aug 2026 |
| UNIVERSITY REGISTRATION (for new Students placed with YKS and new graduate Students) | 31 Aug - 04 Sep 2026 | 31 Aug - 04 Sep 2026 | 02-04 Sep 2026 | 07-09 Sep 2026 | 07-09 Sep 2026 |
| TUITION FEE PAYMENT (for new students) | 31 Aug - 03 Sep 2026 | 31 Aug - 03 Sep 2026 | 16-17 Sep 2026 | 17-18 Sep 2026 | 17-18 Sep 2026 |
| Single Course Discount Application Period | 01-03 Sep 2026 | 01-03 Sep 2026 | |||
| English Language Assessment Exam - Stage 1 (all New Undergraduates, On Leave Students) | 07 Sep 2026 | 07 Sep 2026 | |||
| TUITION FEE PAYMENT (for registered students) | 08-10 Sep 2026 | 08-10 Sep 2026 | 16-17 Sep 2026 | 17-18 Sep 2026 | 17-18 Sep 2026 |
| English Language Assessment Exam - Stage 2 (all New Undergraduates, On Leave Students, Suspended, Summer School and Transfer Students) | 09 Sep 2026 | 09 Sep 2026 | |||
| UNIVERSITY REGISTRATION (for Inter Institutional Transfer Students in the Scope of Additional Article No 1 or with GPA) | 10-11 Sep 2026 | 10-11 Sep 2026 | |||
| TUITION FEE PAYMENT (Last day for Company Payments for PGP) | 14 Sep 2026 | 14 Sep 2026 | |||
| Course Enrollment for Exchange Students | 16-18 Sep 2026 | 16-18 Sep 2026 | |||
| The Deadline for Special Student Applications | 18 Sep 2026 | 18 Sep 2026 | 18 Sep 2026 | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| Preparatory Program For Science Of Nature (PreNS) | 19-22 Sep 2026 | ||||
| English Language Assessment Exam - Stage 1 (for new International Students) | 21 Sep 2026 | 21 Sep 2026 | |||
| English Language Assessment Exam - Stage 2 (for new International Students) | 22 Sep 2026 | 22 Sep 2026 | |||
| COURSE ENROLLMENT | 24-25 Sep 2026 | 23-25 Sep 2026 | 23-25 Sep 2026 | 23-24 Sep 2026 | 23-24 Sep 2026 |
| ORIENTATION PROGRAM | 24-25 Sep 2026 | 24-25 Sep 2026 | 24-25 Sep 2026 | 19 Sep 2026 | 19 Sep 2026 |
| INTERNSHIP PERIOD (FALL Semester) | 28 Sep 2026 13 Jan 2027 |
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| FIRST DAY OF CLASSES | 28 Sep 2026 | 28 Sep 2026 | 28 Sep 2026 | 26 Sep 2026 | 25 Sep 2026 |
| COURSE ADD-DROP | 08-09 Oct 2026 | 08-09 Oct 2026 | 08-09 Oct 2026 | 08-09 Oct 2026 | |
| Course Add Drop for Exchange Students | 13-14 Oct 2026 | 13-14 Oct 2026 | |||
| DEADLINE FOR INTERNSHIP GRADES SUBMISSION (2025-2026 SUMMER TERM) | 19 Oct 2026 | ||||
| Deadline for Semester Leave of Absence Application | 23 Oct 2026 | 23 Oct 2026 | 23 Oct 2026 | 23 Oct 2026 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Make-up Sessions for Classes of Wednesday, October 28th and of Tuesday, November 10th (Half Day Note: Make-up sessions are planned for classes that start after 12:40, October 28th and between 8:40-10:30, November 10th. | 24 Oct 2026 | 24 Oct 2026 | |||
| Republic Day (National Holiday) Note: October 28 Half Day Holiday. Classes starting before 12:00 will be held; no new classes will start after 12:30. | 29 Oct 2026 | 29 Oct 2026 | 29 Oct 2026 | 29 Oct 2026 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Make-up Sessions for Classes of Thursday, October 29th | 31 Oct 2026 | 31 Oct 2026 | |||
| Introductory Event for Diploma Programs (Major Fest) | 02-13 Nov 2026 | ||||
| COURSE WITHDRAWAL PERIOD (W) | 09 Nov - 04 Dec 2026 | ||||
| Atatürk Remembrance Day (Note: Due to the ceremony, there will be no classes between 08.40 - 10.30 am.) | 10 Nov 2026 | 10 Nov 2026 | 10 Nov 2026 | 10 Nov 2026 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Deadline for Application to FENS Graduate Programs for 2026-2027 Academic Year Spring Semester | 27 Nov 2026 | ||||
| Spring Term Diploma Program Declaration and Changes, Double Major and Minor Applications | 30 Nov - 11 Dec 2026 | ||||
| COURSE SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES | 09 Dec 2026 13 Jan 2027 |
09 Dec 2026 13 Jan 2027 |
07 Dec 2026 08 Jan 2027 |
07 Dec 2026 05 Feb 2027 |
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| Deadline for Application to Management PhD Program for the 2026-2027 Academic Year Spring Semester | 11 Dec 2026 | ||||
| Deadline for entry to the Thesis Jury | 18 Dec 2026 | ||||
| The Period for the Submission of External Language Proficiency Exam Results for Exemption from the Foundation Development Year and the English Language Assessment Exam | 21 Dec 2026 29 Jan 2027 |
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| Make-up Sessions for Classes of Friday, January 1st | 26 Dec 2026 | 26 Dec 2026 | |||
| LAST DAY OF CLASSES | 12 Jan 2027 | 31 Dec 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | 02 Jan 2027 | 30 Jan 2027 |
| New Year Holiday | 01 Jan 2027 | 01 Jan 2027 | 01 Jan 2027 | 01 Jan 2027 | 01 Jan 2027 |
| FINAL EXAMS | 13 Jan 2027 | 04-13 Jan 2027 | 04-13 Jan 2027 | 04-09 Jan 2027 | 05-06 Feb 2027 |
| PERIOD FOR GRADES SUBMISSION (FDY Details: 29 January 2027 ELAE) | 13-21 Jan 2027 | 04-19 Jan 2027 | 04-19 Jan 2027 | 04-11 Jan 2027 | 05-08 Feb 2027 |
| TUITION FEE PAYMENT (By Company Payments for PGP) | 04 Jan 2027 | 01 Feb 2027 | |||
| Period for Transfer Applications to Undergraduate Programs within the Scope of Additional Article No 1 | 13-14 Jan 2027 | ||||
| MAKE-UP EXAMS FOR FINAL EXAMS Note: Make-up exams for final exams that are scheduled by Student Resources | 14-16 Jan 2027 | 14-16 Jan 2027 | |||
| DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF INTERNSHIP REPORTS (FALL Semester) | 16 Jan 2027 | ||||
| INTERNSHIP PERIOD (SPRING Semester) | 18 Jan - 08 Jun 2027 | ||||
| Single Course Discount Application Period | 18-20 Jan 2027 | 18-20 Jan 2027 | |||
| INTERNSHIP PERIOD (Between FALL-SPRING Semesters Note: Except for FENS students | 18 Jan - 13 Feb 2027 | ||||
| DEADLINE FOR INTERNSHIP GRADES SUBMISSION (FALL Semester) | 19 Jan 2027 | ||||
| English Language Assessment Exam (For FDY Students and Graduate Students designated by Faculties) | 20 Jan 2027 | 20 Jan 2027 | |||
| Single Course Exam Application Period | 20-21 Jan 2027 | ||||
| ANNOUNCEMENT OF GRADES | 22 Jan 2027 | 20 Jan 2027 | 20 Jan 2027 | 12 Jan 2027 | 09 Feb 2027 |
| TUITION FEE PAYMENT (for registered Students) | 27-29 Jan 2027 | 27-29 Jan 2027 | 01-03 Feb 2027 | 07-08 Jan 2027 | 04-05 Feb 2027 |
| The Deadline for Special Student Applications | 29 Jan 2027 | 29 Jan 2027 | 29 Jan 2027 | 29 Jan 2027 | |
| UNIVERSITY REGISTRATION & TUITION FEE PAYMENT (New Graduate Students) | 01-03 Feb 2027 | ||||
| UNIVERSITY REGISTRATION (for International Incoming Exchange Students) | 01-03 Feb 2027 | 01-03 Feb 2027 | |||
| UNIVERSITY REGISTRATION (for Transfer Students in the Scope of Additional Article No 1) | 02-03 Feb 2027 | ||||
| Course Enrollment for Exchange Students | 03-05 Feb 2027 | 03-05 Feb 2027 | |||
| ORIENTATION PROGRAM (for International Incoming Exchange Students and Students Accepted to Graduate Programs) | 03-04 Feb 2027 | 03-04 Feb 2027 | |||
| COURSE ENROLLMENT | 08-09 Feb 2027 | 10-12 Feb 2027 | 10-12 Feb 2027 | 13-14 Jan 2027 | 10-11 Feb 2027 |
| FIRST DAY OF CLASSES | 15 Feb 2027 | 15 Feb 2027 | 15 Feb 2027 | 16 Jan 2027 | 12 Feb 2027 |
| DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF INTERNSHIP REPORTS (Between FALL-SPRING Semester) | 16 Feb 2027 | ||||
| DEADLINE FOR INTERNSHIP GRADES SUBMISSION (Between FALL-SPRING Semesters) | 19 Feb 2027 | ||||
| Announcement of Single Course Exam Results | 24 Feb 2027 | ||||
| COURSE ADD-DROP | 25-26 Feb 2027 | 25-26 Feb 2027 | 28-29 Jan 2027 | 25-26 Feb 2027 | |
| Course Add Drop for Exchange Students | 02-03 Mar 2027 | 02-03 Mar 2027 | |||
| Make-up Sessions for Classes of Friday, April 23rd | 06 Mar 2027 | 06 Mar 2027 | |||
| Ramadan Holiday / Spring Break | 08-12 Mar 2027 | 08-12 Mar 2027 | 08-12 Mar 2027 | 08-12 Mar 2027 | 08-12 Mar 2027 |
| Deadline for Semester Leave of Absence Application | 19 Mar 2027 | 19 Mar 2027 | 19 Mar 2027 | 12 Feb 2027 | 12 Mar 2027 |
| Make-up Sessions for Classes of Monday, May 17th | 20 Mar 2027 | 20 Mar 2027 | |||
| Introductory Event for Diploma Programs (Major Fest) | 22 Mar - 02 Apr 2027 | ||||
| Deadline for EARLY Application to SBS MA/PhD Programs with thesis for 2027-2028 Academic Year Fall Semester | 26 Mar 2027 | ||||
| Deadline for EARLY Application to Economics MA/PhD Graduate Programs with thesis for the 2027-2028 Academic Year Fall Semester | 26 Mar 2027 | ||||
| Make-up Sessions for Classes of Tuesday, May 18th | 27 Mar 2027 | 27 Mar 2027 | |||
| COURSE WITHDRAWAL PERIOD (W) | 05-30 Apr 2027 | ||||
| Deadline for EARLY Application to GSE MA/PhD Programs with thesis for 2027-2028 Academic Year Fall Semester | 05 Apr 2027 | ||||
| Sakıp Sabancı International Research Awards and Memorial Ceremony | 12 Apr 2027 | 12 Apr 2027 | 12 Apr 2027 | 12 Apr 2027 | 12 Apr 2027 |
| National Sovereignty and Children's Day (National Holiday) | 23 Apr 2027 | 23 Apr 2027 | 23 Apr 2027 | 23 Apr 2027 | 23 Apr 2027 |
| Summer Term Diploma Program Declaration and Changes, Double Major and Minor Applications | 26 Apr - 07 May 2027 | ||||
| Labour Day (National Holiday) | 01 May 2027 | 01 May 2027 | 01 May 2027 | 01 May 2027 | 01 May 2027 |
| COURSE SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES | 05 May - 08 Jun 2027 | 05 May - 08 Jun 2027 | 05 Apr - 07 May 2027 | 26 Jul - 27 Aug 2027 | |
| A Day on Campus with Families | 08 May 2027 | 08 May 2027 | |||
| Make-up Sessions for Classes of Wednesday, May 19th | 08 May 2027 | 08 May 2027 | |||
| Sacrifice Holiday | 15-19 May 2027 | 15-19 May 2027 | 15-19 May 2027 | 15-19 May 2027 | 15-19 May 2027 |
| Commemoration of Ataturk Youth and Sports Day (National Holiday) | 19 May 2027 | 19 May 2027 | 19 May 2027 | 19 May 2027 | 19 May 2027 |
| LAST DAY OF CLASSES | 10 Jun 2027 | 28 May 2027 | 28 May 2027 | 30 Apr 2027 | 21 Aug 2027 |
| PERIOD FOR GRADES SUBMISSION (FDY Details: 25 June 2027 for ELAE) | 11-18 Jun 2027 | 29 May - 14 Jun 2027 | 29 May - 14 Jun 2027 | 03-10 May 2027 | 23-31 Aug 2027 |
| FINAL EXAMS | 11 Jun 2027 | 29 May - 08 Jun 2027 | 29 May - 08 Jun 2027 | 03-08 May 2027 | 23-28 Aug 2027 |
| Deadline for Application to FASS, FENS, SBS MA/PhD with Thesis Graduate Programs for 2027-2028 Academic Year Fall Semester | 04 Jun 2027 | ||||
| The Period for the Submission of External Language Proficiency Exam results for Exemption from the Foundation Development Year and the English Language Assessment Exam | 07-25 Jun 2027 | ||||
| MAKE-UP EXAMS FOR FINAL EXAMS Note: Make-up exams for final exams that are scheduled by Student Resources | 09-11 Jun 2027 | 09-11 Jun 2027 | |||
| DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF INTERNSHIP REPORTS (SPRING Semester) | 11 Jun 2027 | ||||
| FIRST DAY OF INTERNSHIP PERIOD (SUMMER Semester) | 12 Jun 2027 | ||||
| DEADLINE FOR INTERNSHIP GRADES SUBMISSION (SPRING Semester) | 14 Jun 2027 | ||||
| ANNOUNCEMENT OF GRADES | 21 Jun 2027 | 15 Jun 2027 | 15 Jun 2027 | 11 May 2027 | 01 Sep 2027 |
| Deadline for EARLY Application to EMBA, MART, PMBA, BA, MIM, MIF Non-thesis Graduate Programs for 2027-2028 Academic Year Fall semester | 18 Jun 2027 | ||||
| Deadline for EARLY Application to IT, DA, ETM, CYSEC and DT Non-thesis Graduate Programs for 2027-2028 Academic Year Fall Semester | 18 Jun 2027 | ||||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT EXAM | 22 Jun 2027 | ||||
| INTERNSHIP COURSE DROP (SUMMER Semester) | 24 Jun 2027 | ||||
| The Deadline for Special Student Applications | 25 Jun 2027 | 25 Jun 2027 | 13 May 2027 | ||
| COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY | 26 Jun 2027 | 26 Jun 2027 | 09 Oct 2027 | 09 Oct 2027 | |
| Course Enrollment for Exchange Students | 28-29 Jun 2027 | 28-29 Jun 2027 | |||
| COURSE ENROLLMENT | 28-29 Jun 2027 | 01-02 Jul 2027 | 01-02 Jul 2027 | 13-14 May 2027 | |
| FIRST DAY OF CLASSES | 30 Jun 2027 | 05 Jul 2027 | 05 Jul 2027 | 22 May 2027 | |
| COURSE ADD-DROP | 08-09 Jul 2027 | 08-09 Jul 2027 | 03-04 Jun 2027 | ||
| Course Add Drop for Exchange Students | 12-13 Jul 2027 | 12-13 Jul 2027 | |||
| TUITION FEE PAYMENT (Students registered for Summer School) | 14-16 Jul 2027 | 14-16 Jul 2027 | 10-11 May 2027 | ||
| Democracy and National Unity Day (National Holiday) | 15 Jul 2027 | 15 Jul 2027 | 15 Jul 2027 | 15 Jul 2027 | 15 Jul 2027 |
| 2027-2028 Fall Term Diploma Program Declaration and Changes, Double Major and Minor Applications | 22-30 Jul 2027 | ||||
| Make-up Sessions for Classes of Thursday, July 15th | 24 Jul 2027 | 24 Jul 2027 | |||
| Deadline for Entry to Thesis Jury Graduates who will graduate at the End of the 2026-2027 Academic Year Spring Semester | 28 Jul 2027 | ||||
| COURSE SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES | 02-24 Aug 2027 | 02-24 Aug 2027 | 02 Aug - 01 Sep 2027 | ||
| Deadline for Application to IT, DA, ETM, CYSEC and DT Non-thesis Graduate Programs for the 2027-2028 Academic Year Fall Semester | 06 Aug 2027 | ||||
| Deadline for Application to EMBA, MART, PMBA, BA, MIM, MIF Non-thesis Graduate Programs for 2027-2028 Academic Year Fall Semester | 06 Aug 2027 | ||||
| LAST DAY OF CLASSES | 26 Aug 2027 | 20 Aug 2027 | 20 Aug 2027 | 28 Aug 2027 | |
| FINAL EXAMS | 27 Aug 2027 | 21-24 Aug 2027 | 21-24 Aug 2027 | 31 Aug - 01 Sep 2027 | |
| PERIOD FOR GRADES SUBMISSION (Internship grades for students who are in the graduation phase and have completed their internship obligations early are also entered on this date.) | 27 Aug - 01 Sep 2027 | 21-31 Aug 2027 | 21-31 Aug 2027 | 31 Aug - 07 Sep 2027 | |
| Deadline for Converting 'I' Grades into Letter Grades (who will be considered as Graduate with effective from the End of 2027-2028 Academic Year Spring Semester) | 23 Aug 2027 | ||||
| Victory Day (National Holiday) | 30 Aug 2027 | 30 Aug 2027 | 30 Aug 2027 | 30 Aug 2027 | 30 Aug 2027 |
| Single Course Exam Application Period | 01-02 Sep 2027 | ||||
| ANNOUNCEMENT OF GRADES | 02 Sep 2027 | 01 Sep 2027 | 01 Sep 2027 | 08 Sep 2027 |
Subject to change in necessity. Please check these pages frequently to ensure you stay informed of possible changes.