Dates for your diary
A list of important dates for you to consider, from application deadlines to our visiting student academic calendar.
Application deadlines 2024-2025
Study Abroad and Exchange
Full academic year (September 2024 start) |
31 May 2024 |
Semester 1 (September 2024 start) | 31 May 2024 |
Semester 2 (January 2025 start) | 31 October 2024 |
Accommodation application deadlines 2024-2025
For students starting their studies in September 2024 |
31 July 2024 |
For students starting their studies in January 2025 | 30 November 2024 |
Please ensure you read the accommodation information contained upon the following page before you submit an accommodation application:
ECA exchange deadlines
Important dates for direct exchange Art and Design students applying to Edinburgh College of Art. An application and portfolio (when stipulated) will need to be submitted by the following deadlines:
Semester 1 (September 2024 start) |
1 May 2024 |
Semester 2 (January 2025 start) | 1 October 2024 |
Academic calendar 2024-2025
Semester 1
Welcome week | 9-13 September 2024 |
Teaching | 16 September - 29 November 2024 |
Exams | 9-20 December 2024 |
Semester 2
January Welcome | 8-10 January 2025 |
Teaching | 13 January - 4 April 2025 |
Spring break | 7-18 April 2025 |
Exams | 28 April - 23 May 2025 |
Please check the University website nearer the start of the year in case of unforeseen changes: