At HTWK Leipzig, the academic year is divided into two semesters:
Winter semester (WS): 1 October – 31 March
Summer semester (SS): 1 April – 30 September
Each semester includes 14 weeks of lectures and seminars (Vorlesungszeit), a four week examination period and time for independent work (Semesterpause).
Semester overviews
Summer semester 2024
| Semester dates | 1 April – 30 September 2024 |
| Lecture period | 8 April - 19 July 2024 |
| Examination period | 22 July - 9 August 2024 23 September - 27 September 2024 |
Winter semester 2024/2025
| Semester dates | 1 October 2024 – 31 March 2025 |
| Lecture period | 14 October 2024 – 7 February 2025 |
| Examination period | 10 February - 28 February 2025 24 March - 28 March 2025 |
Summer semester 2025
| Semester dates | 1 April – 30 September 2025 |
| Lecture period | 7 April - 18 July 2025 |
| Examination period | 21 July - 8 August 2025 22 September - 26 September 2025 |
Your checklist before every semester start
- Re-registration and semester fee
- Validate your HTWK card (ticket)
- Check your schedule (in German)
- Check your scripts and learning material (OPAL)