The Academic year at UBS

The Academic year at UBS

The Academic year at UBS

A typical academic year at UBS is two semesters from September 1st to August 30th. The academic year is divided into 2 semesters, autumn and spring.
Autumn semester: Sept 1st to Jan 15th
Spring semester: Jan 15th to end of May.
Repeating session takes place in June
Most classes start first week of September
The academic calendar varies somewhat from one faculty to another. Each faculty sets the dates of semesters at the latest in June preceding the academic year.

Orientation Week

The aim of the orientation period in early September (usually between Sept 1st and 15Th) is to provide support to all UBS international students with:

  • Administrative procedures
  • Finding Accommodation
  • Registration into intensive French language courses if needed
  • Meeting other International students
  • One or two cultural visits and outings to discover the area