A list of important dates for you to consider, from application deadlines to our visiting student academic calendar. Application deadlines 2026-2027 Study Abroad and Exchange Study periodApplication deadlineFull academic year (September 2026 start)31 May 2026Semester 1 (September 2026 start)31 May 2026Semester 2 (January 2027 start)31 October 2026 ECA exchange deadlines Important dates for direct exchange Art and Design students applying to Edinburgh College of Art. An application and portfolio must be submitted by the following deadlines:Study periodApplication deadlineSemester 1 (September 2026 start)1 May 2026Semester 2 (January 2027 start)1 October 2026 Accommodation application deadlines 2026-2027 Start dateApplication deadlineFor students starting their studies in September 202631 July 2026For students starting their studies in January 202730 November 2026Please ensure you read the accommodation information from the following page before you submit an accommodation application: Accommodation Academic calendar 2026-2027 Semester 1 EventDateWelcome Week14 to 18 September 2026Teaching21 September to 4 December 2026ExamsTo be confirmed Semester 2 EventDateJanuary Welcome6 to 8 January 2027Teaching11 January to 2 April 2027Spring Break5 to 16 April 2027ExamsTo be confirmedPlease check the University website nearer the start of the year in case of unforeseen changes: Semester dates This article was published on 2024-06-24
