Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research Launches the Academic Calendar for Higher-Level Stages for the Academic Year 2025–2026

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced the academic calendar for higher-level stages (above the first year) in public and private universities and colleges for the academic year 2025–2026, as follows:

🔹 Beginning of the Academic Year: September 21, 2025
🔹 First Semester: September 21, 2025 – December 31, 2025
🔹 Final Exams for the First Semester: Starting January 4, 2026
🔹 Mid-Year Break: January 18, 2026 – January 31, 2026
🔹 Second Semester: February 1, 2026 – May 14, 2026
🔹 Final Exams for the Academic Year: Starting May 17, 2026
🔹 Summer Break: July 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026 (two months)
🔹 Summer Training: July 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026
🔹 Second-Round Exams: Starting September 1, 2026

Best wishes to all students for a successful academic year filled with achievement and scientific progress.

University of Almustaqbal – The first University in Iraq