Anyone planning their studies or activities at NUS will find the NUS academic calendar an essential guide to the university’s semester structure and important dates. NUS divides its academic year into two main semesters—one from August to December, the other from January to May.

The structure features several weeks of lectures and tutorials, a reading week for preparation, and an exam window at the end. There are also special terms (Term 3A and 3B) during the mid-year break for students who want to take extra modules or accelerate their studies.

The calendar highlights important milestones such as module registration windows, holidays like Chinese New Year and Hari Raya, and the start of vacation periods. While most students follow the standard timeline, certain courses might have unique term dates or assessment windows.

You can easily find the current calendar more info on the NUS portal, which provides downloadable PDFs for planning ahead.

If you want to stay on top of deadlines and make the most of your time at NUS, keeping an eye on the academic calendar is a must.