09 - Romania - Organisation of the academic year
Organisation of the academic year for higher education is decided yearly by the university senates
following the general guidelines provided by the Ministry of Education, Research and Youth. According
to the in-force legislation, the academic year in Romania has a number of fixed reference points – the
periods for courses, seminars and practical activities, examination sessions, vacations and holidays.
The academic year 2005/2006 begun at October 3 and was structured in 2 semesters, each
comprising 14 weeks of courses, seminars and practical activities and followed by an examination
session. After each semester is established a holiday and, during the semesters, students benefit of
the legal holidays. Organisation of each semester follows the rule of the 14-week continuity the only
exceptions being the legal holidays.
Institutions:
Ministry of Education, Research and Youth
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Date: 2009