09 - Finland - Organisation of the academic year

At universities, the academic year begins on 1 August and ends on 31 July. Instruction is offered in two semesters, usually from mid-September to mid-May. Holidays, such as Christmas, New Year, Easter and summer holidays, have been defined separately. Instruction at polytechnics starts in August or September and ends in May.

Instruction at polytechnics generally starts in August or September and ends in May. According to the legislation (352/2003) the polytechnics have autonomy in organising the instruction during the academic year 1 August to 31 July. The instruction must be organised so that the students can pursue their studies efficiently.

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Date: 2009
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