University of Kirkuk · Postgraduate Studies
Academic Calendar
For Postgraduate Studies · Academic Year
2026 — 2027Academic Year2026—2027
1 SeptemberStart of the First Semester
15 WeeksMaximum Duration of Each Semester
3 AugustStart of Second-Round Examinations
OFFICIAL DATES
Academic Year Milestones
All dates are arranged chronologically for easy reference
Schedule DetailsDayDateDurationNotes
01
Start of the First Semester
Start date of the first semester for postgraduate studies
DayTuesday
Date01/09/2026
DurationNot More Than 15 Weeks
Notes—
02
End of the First Semester
Scheduled end date of the first semester
DayMonday
Date14/12/2026
Duration—
Notes—
03
First-Semester Examinations
Start and end dates of the first-semester examinations
DaySunday – Monday
Date20/12/2026 – 11/01/2027
DurationAs Scheduled
NotesResults shall be announced within one week after the examinations conclude.
04
Spring Break
Start and end dates of the spring break
DayTuesday – Thursday
Date12/01/2027 – 21/01/2027
Duration2 Weeks
NotesFirst-semester results shall be announced during this period.
05
Start of the Second Semester
Start date of the second semester for postgraduate studies
DaySunday
Date24/01/2027
DurationNot More Than 15 Weeks
Notes—
06
End of the Second Semester
Scheduled end date of the second semester
DayThursday
Date06/05/2027
Duration—
Notes—
07
Second-Semester Examinations
Start and end dates of the second-semester examinations
DaySunday – Sunday
Date23/05/2027 – 13/06/2027
DurationAs Scheduled
NotesResults shall be announced within one week after the examinations conclude.
08
Second-Round Examinations
Start and end dates of the second-round examinations
DayTuesday – Tuesday
Date03/08/2027 – 17/08/2027
DurationNot More Than 2 Weeks
Notes—