The Academic Year begins on September 1st and ends on August 31st of the following calendar year. The educational work of each academic year is structured in two semesters of study, in the winter and in the spring. The exact dates are determined by the Senate of the University of Thessaly:
The following applies to the Academic Year 2023-2024, according to the decision No. 292/28-04-2023 of the Senate of the University of Thessaly:
| Winter Semester | |
|---|---|
| Start Courses | Monday 09/25/2023 |
| Courses End | Friday 01/12/2024 |
| Duration | 14 Weeks |
| Exam Period | Monday 01/22/2024 - Friday 02/09/2024 |
| Holidays & Holidays | Saturday 10/28/2023 (National Anniversary) Friday 11/17/2023 (Polytechnic Anniversary) Saturday 01/06/2024 (Feast of the Epiphany) Tuesday 01/30/2024 (Feast of Three Hierarchs) |
| Christmas Holidays | Saturday 12/23/2023 - Friday 01/05/2024 |
| Spring Semester | |
|---|---|
| Start Courses | Monday 02/12/2024 |
| Courses End | Friday 05/31/2024 |
| Duration | 14 Weeks |
| Exam Period | Monday 06/10/2024 - Friday 06/28/2024 |
| Holidays & Holidays | Monday 03/18/2024 (Clear Monday) Monday 03/25/2024 (National Anniversary) Wednesday 05/01/2024 (May Day) Monday 06/24/2024 (Feast of the Holy Spirit) |
| Easter Holidays | Μ. Monday 04/29/2024 - Friday 05/10/2024 |