Anyone planning their studies or activities at NUS will find the NUS academic calendar the key resource for knowing when semesters, breaks, and assessments take place. NUS divides its academic year into two main semesters—one from August to December, the other from January to May.

Within each semester, there are weeks dedicated to teaching, followed by a reading week and then exams. Special terms run during the summer break, giving read more flexibility for internships, overseas programmes, or extra coursework.

Key dates on the NUS academic calendar include semester start and end dates, public holidays, reading weeks, exam periods, and registration deadlines. Most faculties follow the general calendar, but some (like medicine or law) may have slightly different schedules—so it’s always good to check your faculty’s version.

You can easily find the current calendar on the NUS portal, which provides downloadable PDFs for planning ahead.

If you want to stay on top of deadlines and make the most of your time at NUS, keeping an eye on the academic calendar is a must.