Academic Calendar

The Academic Year runs from September to August. Most programs are organised on a semester basis, there being two semesters in the academic year. Apprenticeship programs may run on a different timetable. In certain cases, where work placement is involved, these dates may vary. If in doubt students should contact their department.

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2026/27 Academic Calendar

Last updated: 7th September 2026

Semester 1 – 2026

DateDayDescription
8 - 9 September 2026Tuesday-WednesdayInternational/Erasmus Students Welcome Days
10 - 11 September 2026Thursday-FridayInduction for 1st year students
14 September 2026MondaySemester starts for All Students
21 September 2026      MondayStart Date for Apprentice Block 1
5 - 9 October 2026Monday-FridayMental Health Week
7 October 2026WednesdayDkIT Careers Fair
26 October 2026Monday-FridayStudy/Reading Week
29 and 30 October 2026Thursday-FridayConferring
18 November 2026WednesdayUndergraduate Open Evening
19 November 2026ThursdayOpen Day for School Groups
4 December 2026FridayEnd of Apprentice Block 1
11 December 2026FridaySemester 1 ends
14 December 2026MondayStart Date for Winter Examinations
22 December 2026TuesdayEnd of Winter Examinations
23 December 2026WednesdayInstitute Closed 
4 January 2027Monday
  • Institute Re-Opens 
  • Start Date for Apprentice Block 2

Semester 2 – 2027

DateDayDescription
18 January 2027MondaySemester 2 begins
19 March 2027Friday
  • End Date for Apprentice Block 2
  • Classes finish for Easter
26 March 2027FridayInstitute Closed
30 March 2027TuesdayInstitute Re-Opens 
5 April 2027Monday

Classes recommence after Easter

Start Date for Apprentice Block 3

13 April 2027TuesdayGuidance Counsellor and Careers Event
14 April 2027WednesdayUndergraduate Spring Open Evening and Taster Event 
30 April 2027FridaySemester 2 Ends
10 May 2027MondayStart Date for Summer Examinations 
21 May 2027FridayEnd Date for Summer Examinations
18 June 2027FridayEnd Date for Apprentice Block 3
16 August 2027MondayStart Date for August Repeat Examinations 

*While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information in this calendar, the Institute reserves the right to make reasonable amendments to details and cannot be held responsible for inaccuracies or omissions.

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