According to the Academic calendar approved by EID Management Committee.
Beginning of the academic year: 1 September 2026.
Pre-enrolment period:
- FIRST PERIOD: from 15 July to 15 September 2026, both inclusive.
- SECOND PERIOD (only for programmes with vacant places): 3 to 17 November 2026. Programmes that still have vacancies after this second period has elapsed will continue to be offered until the end of the academic year.
Enrolment period:
- FIRST ENROLMENT:
- For those admitted in the first pre-enrolment period: enrolment at the UGAC (i.e., administrative services), from 16 to 31 October 2026, both inclusive.
- For those admitted in the second pre-enrolment period: enrolment at the UGAC (i.e., administrative services), from 15 to 31 January 2027, both inclusive.
Designation of thesis tutors and supervisors: at the time of admission. Cosupervisors may also be designated at that moment.
Validation of the Supervisory Agreement: As soon as possible from the first enrolment.
Non-teaching periods: For the academic year 2026-27: Christmas: from December 24, 2026 to January 7, 2027. Easter: from March 22 to March 29, 2026. Summer vacations: 1-31 August. Holidays: Saint Thomas Aquinas: 25th January 2027. Local and National holidays are defined in the working calendar.