Dates to Remember
As you look into courses and get ready to apply, keep these key dates in mind!
From application openings to open evenings and offer holder days, these are the ones to remember.
Course Dates
Here is a list of dates for all schools programme courses for 2026-2027. They may differ from your school timetable so save them to your diary!
Friday course dates:
- Friday 28 August 2026 - course starts
- Friday 9 October 2026 - last day before the October holiday
- Friday 30 October 2026 - start back after the October holiday
- Friday 11 December 2026 - last day before the December holidays
- Friday 8 January 2027 - start back after the December holidays
- Friday 19 March 2027 - last day of your course
*Some courses might need extra teaching time, so Friday 16, 23, and 30 April could still have classes.
HNC course dates:
- Week beginning 31 August 2026 - course starts
- Friday 16 October 2026 - last day before the UHI Academic holidays
- Week beginning 26 October 2026 - start back after the October holidays
- Week beginning the 14 December - last day before UHI Academic holidays
- Week beginning 4 January 2027 - start back after the December holidays
- Thursday 25 March 2027 - last day before Easter break
- Monday 12 April 2027 - teaching commences after Easter break
- May 2027 - final teaching week subject to course timetable
Degree module course dates:
Semester 1 Dates
- Week beginning 7 September 2026 - course starts
- Friday 16 October 2026 - last day before the UHI Academic holidays
- Week beginning 26 October 2026 - start back after the October holidays
- Friday 4 December 2026 - last day before the December holidays
Semester 2 Dates
- Week beginning 25 January 2027 - course starts
- Thursday 25 March - last day before Easter break
- Week beginning 12 April - teaching commences after Easter break
- 30 April 2027 - final teaching week subject to course timetable