When do the winter and summer semesters begin and end in Germany for me?
12 Oct 2026 · Answered by Tejaswini B · 1 min read
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Germany has two semesters, though dates vary by institution. The winter semester runs from 1 October to 31 March, with lectures from mid-October to mid-February. The summer semester runs from 1 April to 30 September, with lectures typically from mid-April to mid-July. Winter intake deadlines usually fall around mid-July.
Germany splits its academic year into a winter semester and a summer semester. The winter semester is the September or October intake that most Indian students target.
Semester Dates at a Glance
| Semester | Official period | Lecture period |
|---|---|---|
| Winter | 1 October to 31 March (varies by institution) | Mid-October to mid-February (about four months) |
| Summer | 1 April to 30 September (varies by institution) | Typically mid-April to mid-July (about three months) |
Applying for the Winter Intake
- For most universities, the deadline typically falls in mid-July.
- Applications generally open in early March.
- Apply at least a month before the deadline and reply quickly to university emails.
- Most engineering, IT, management and science courses are open in this intake.
My Advice
Work backwards from the mid-July deadline and give yourself a month of buffer. Always check the exact dates on each university page, as they vary.
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