UniBw M students follow a rigorous course of study. The academic year is divided into trimesters: 

Fall trimester: October 1 – December 31
Christmas Holidays: Dec 24 - Jan 6
Winter trimester: January 7  – March 31
Spring trimester: April 1 – September 30
Lecture-free time: July 1 – September 30

This trimester system enables intensive study such that students are able to earn a fully accredited Bachelor's degree in three years and a fully accredited Master’s degree within four years only. 

Download our Academic Calendar 2022. Or our Academic Calendar 2023.

Important Dates in 2023:

Winter Trimester 2023: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023

Arrival Dates: January 4-6, 2023
Orientation Week: Individual arrangement with International Office
Classes begin: January 9, 2023
Classes end: March 24, 2023
Examination period: March 27 – March 31, 2023

Spring Trimester 2023: April 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023

Arrival Dates: Wednesday/Thursday/Friday March 29 – 30, 2023
Orientation Week: Individual arrangement with International Office
Classes begin: April 3, 2023
Easter Holidays: April 11 – 14, 2023
Classes end: June 23, 2023
Examination period: June 26 – June 30, 2023
Lecture-free time: July 31 – September 30, 2023

Fall Trimester 2023: October 4, 2023 - December 23, 2023

Arrival Days: September 21 - 25, 2023
Mandatory Orientation Week: September 26 - 29, 2023
Classes begin: October 2, 2023
Classes end: December 15, 2023
Examination period: December 18 - 22, 2023
Christmas Holidays: December 23, 2023 - January 7, 2024