Dates & Deadlines
Application, Enrolment & More
Dates & Deadlines
Academic Calendar
Winter Semester
Start of Semester: 1. October
End of Semester: 31. March
Summer Semester
Start of Semester: 1. April
End of Semester: 30. September
Semester and Lecture Dates
The semesters begin and end at the same times each year, but the semester dates of the vacations, the start of lectures and also the end of the lecture period vary. Information about the dates of the current semester can be found here:
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester
| Application Deadline | 1. Subject Semester | Higher Semester |
|---|---|---|
| University (local NC) (incl. DoSV programmes) |
15.06. - 15.07. |
15.09. |
| Local Lottery (University) |
01.09. - 30.09. |
- |
| Foundation for University Admission (medicine only) |
High School Graduates: Former High School Graduates: |
- |
Sommer Semester
| Application Deadline | 1. Subject Semester | Higher Semester |
|---|---|---|
| University (local NC) (incl. DoSV programmes) | 15.01. | 15.03. |
| Lottery | 31.03. | - |
Information about the application process and the receipt of admission and rejection notifications can be found on the website of the Student Secretariat:
Enrolment Deadlines
You can only enroll if the university has previously admitted you. After admission, you must adhere to the specified enrollment deadlines in order to enroll and gain access to your desired degree program:
Enrolment DeadlinesRe-registration & Leave of Absence Deadlines
When enrolling or re-registering, the social and student body contribution must be paid. There are deadlines for this as well that must be met. These also apply to leave of absence:
International
You can find the requirements for studying at the University of Duisburg-Essen, the deadlines and dates, as well as information on financing your studies here: