| Academic Activity | Start | End |
| Fall Semester | Monday, October 6, 2025 | Friday, January 9, 2026 |
| Democracy and National Unity Day | Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | |
| Victory Day | Saturday, August 30, 2025 | |
| 2025 YKS Registrations | September 1–5, 2025 (Monday–Friday) | |
| Applications for Exemption Exams (Atatürk’s Principles and History of Turkish Revolution – Turkish Language – General English) via OIS | Monday, September 15, 2025 | Thursday, September 18, 2025 |
| Exemption Exams (Atatürk’s Principles and History of Turkish Revolution – Turkish Language – General English) | Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | |
| Announcement of Exemption Exam Results | Friday, September 26, 2025 | |
| Orientation Week | To be scheduled after ÖSYM registrations are announced | |
| Fall Semester Course Registrations | Monday, September 29, 2025 | Friday, October 3, 2025 |
| Beginning of Fall Semester Courses | Monday, October 6, 2025 | |
| Add–Drop Week | Monday, October 6, 2025 | Saturday, October 18, 2025 |
| Determination of Courses to be Closed | Monday, October 20, 2025 | |
| Deadline for Freeze Registration Applications | Monday, November 3, 2025 | |
| Republic Day Eve (half day) | Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | |
| Republic Day | Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | |
| Midterm Exams | Saturday, November 8, 2025 | Sunday, November 16, 2025 |
| Application Period for Midterm Make-Up Exams | Monday, November 10, 2025 | Monday, November 17, 2025 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from a Course | Friday, 5 December 2025 | |
| Announcement of Midterm Make-Up Applications | Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | |
| Midterm Make-Up Exams | Thursday, November 20, 2025 | Friday, November 21, 2025 |
| Deadline for Entry of Absenteeism Grades (DZ Grade) – Fall Semester | Monday, December 22, 2025 | |
| New Year’s Day | Thursday, January 1, 2026 | |
| Last Day of Fall Semester Courses | Friday, January 9, 2026 | |
| Final Exams | Saturday, January 10, 2026 | Sunday, January 18, 2026 |
| Entry of Final Exam Grades | Saturday, January 10, 2026 | Wednesday, January 21, 2026 |
| Make-Up Exams | Monday, February 2, 2026 | Thursday, February 5, 2026 |
| Deadline for Entry of Make-Up Exam Grades | Monday, February 2, 2026 | Friday, February 6, 2026 |
| Applications for Single Course / Grade Improvement Exam (For Graduating Students) | Monday, February 9, 2026 | Tuesday, February 10, 2026 |
| Single Course / Grade Improvement Exam (For Graduating Students) | Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | |
| Announcement of Single Course / Grade Improvement Exam Results | Thursday, February 12, 2026 | |
| Spring Semester | Monday, February 16, 2026 | Saturday, May 23, 2026 |
| Spring Semester Course Registrations | Monday, February 9, 2026 | Friday, February 13, 2026 |
| Beginning of Spring Semester Courses | Monday, February 16, 2026 | |
| Add–Drop Week | Monday, February 23, 2026 | Saturday, February 28, 2026 |
| Determination of Courses to be Closed | Monday, March 9, 2026 | |
| Ramadan Feast Eve | Thursday, March 19, 2026 | |
| Ramadan Feast (3 days) | Friday, March 20, 2026 | Sunday, March 22, 2026 |
| Deadline for Freeze Registration Applications | Monday, March 23, 2026 | |
| Midterm Exams | Saturday, March 28, 2026 | Sunday, April 5, 2026 |
| Announcement of Midterm Results | Saturday, March 28, 2026 | Tuesday, April 7, 2026 |
| Application Period for Midterm Make-Up Exams | Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | Sunday, April 5, 2026 |
| Withdrawal Deadline | Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | |
| Announcement of Midterm Make-Up Applications | Monday, April 6, 2026 | |
| Midterm Make-Up Exams | Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | Wednesday, April 8, 2026 |
| Announcement of Midterm Make-Up Results | Thursday, April 9, 2026 | |
| National Sovereignty and Children’s Day | Thursday, April 23, 2026 | |
| Labour and Solidarity Day | Friday, May 1, 2026 | |
| Deadline for Entry of Absenteeism Grades (DZ Grade) – Spring Semester | Monday, May 18, 2026 | |
| Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day | Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | |
| Last Day of Spring Semester Courses | Saturday, May 23, 2026 | |
| Eid al-Adha Eve | Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | |
| Eid al-Adha (4 days) | Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | Saturday, May 30, 2026 |
| Final Exams | Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | Thursday, June 11, 2026 |
| Entry of Final Exam Grades | Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | Sunday, June 14, 2026 |
| Graduation Ceremony | June 23–25, 2026 | |
| Make-Up Exams | Monday, June 29, 2026 | Thursday, July 2, 2026 |
| Deadline for Entry of Make-Up Exam Grades | Monday, June 29, 2026 | Friday, July 3, 2026 |
| Applications for Single Course / Grade Improvement Exam (For Graduating Students) | Friday, July 3, 2026 | |
| Single Course / Grade Improvement Exam (For Graduating Students) | Monday, July 6, 2026 | |
| Announcement of Single Course / Grade Improvement Exam Results | Tuesday, July 7, 2026 | |
| Summer Term | Monday, July 6, 2026 | Friday, August 21, 2026 |
| Summer School Course Applications and Registrations | Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | Friday, July 3, 2026 |
| Beginning of Summer School Courses | Monday, July 6, 2026 | |
| Democracy and National Unity Day | Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | |
| Victory Day | Sunday, August 30, 2026 | |
| Summer School Final Exams | Monday, August 10, 2026 | Friday, August 14, 2026 |
| Announcement of Summer School Final Exam Results | Monday, August 17, 2026 | |
| Applications for End of Summer Term Single Course / Grade Improvement Exam (For Graduating Students) | Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | Wednesday, August 19, 2026 |
| End of Summer Term Single Course / Grade Improvement Exam (For Graduating Students) | Friday, August 21, 2026 | |
| According to Article 7, paragraph 4 of Istinye University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Training Regulations, courses will be held on weekends. | ||
| ***: Public holiday. | ||
ISTINYE UNIVERSITY | |
| DATE | ACADEMIC ACTIVITY |
| September 8, 2026 | ISTEP (For Students Admitted in 2024 and 2025) |
| September 9, 2026 | Announcement of ISTEP Results (For Students Admitted in 2024 and 2025) |
| September 10, 2026 | Objections to ISTEP Results and Announcement of Objection Results (For Students Admitted in 2024 and 2025) |
| September 10, 2026 | English Placement Test |
| September 11, 2026 | Announcement of English Placement Test Results |
| September 14, 2026 | ISTEP (For Students Admitted in 2026) Part 1 - Writing |
| September 15, 2026 | ISTEP (For Students Admitted in 2026) Part 2 - Speaking |
| September 16, 2026 | Announcement of ISTEP Results (For Students Admitted in 2026) |
| September 17, 2026 | Objections to ISTEP Results and Announcement of Objection Results (For Students Admitted in 2026) |
| September 18, 2026 | Final Submission Date for Accepted Examination Documents for Exemption from the English Preparatory Program |
| September 17-18, 2026 | Orientation Week |
FALL SEMESTER | |
| September 14-18, 2026 | Fall Semester Course Registration |
| September 21-December 18, 2026 | Fall Semester Classes: Start-End Dates |
| September 21-25, 2026 | Add/Drop Week |
| September 28, 2026 | Identification of Courses to Be Closed Due to Insufficient Enrollment |
| October 16, 2026 | Deadline for Leave of Absence Applications |
| October 28, 2026 | Republic Day Eve (Wednesday)* |
| October 29, 2026 | Republic Day (Public Holiday) Thursday |
| October 30, 2026 | Classes Will Be Held via Distance Education |
| November 7-15, 2026 | Midterm Examinations |
| November 9-20, 2027 | Midterm Make-up Examination Applications (Make-up exam applications must be submitted to the relevant academic unit within 5 (five) working days following the missed examination.) |
| November 10, 2026 | Commemoration of Atatürk |
| December 2, 2026 | Final Day for Midterm Make-up Examinations |
| December 11, 2026 | Deadline for Course Withdrawal |
| December 18, 2026 | Last Day of Fall Semester Classes |
| December 18, 2026 | Deadline for Entering the Absenteeism Grade (DZ) |
| December 19-29, 2026 | Final Examinations |
| December 30, 2026 | Applications for Examinations for Students Who Have Completed the Maximum Study Period and Meet the Examination Eligibility Requirements |
| December 31, 2026 | Announcement of Final Examination Grades |
| December 31, 2026 | Announcement of Application Results for Students Who Have Completed the Maximum Study Period and Meet the Examination Eligibility Requirements |
| January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day (Public Holiday) (Friday) |
| January 4, 2027 | Examinations for Students Who Have Completed the Maximum Study Period and Meet the Examination Eligibility Requirements |
| January 6-12, 2027 | Make-up Examinations |
| January 13, 2027 | Announcement of Make-up Examination Grades |
| January 14, 2027 | Applications for Single-Course/Grade Improvement Examinations for Students at the Graduation Stage |
| January 15, 2027 | Single-Course / Grade Improvement Examination for Students at the Graduation Stage |
| January 18, 2027 | Announcement of Single-Course Examination Results / Grade Improvement Examination Results for Students at the Graduation Stage |
SPRING SEMESTER | |
| January 13-17, 2027 | Spring Semester Course Registration |
| January 18-April 30, 2027 | Spring Semester Classes: Start-End Dates |
| January 18-22, 2027 | Add/Drop Week |
| January 25, 2027 | Identification of Courses to Be Closed Due to Insufficient Enrollment |
| February 12, 2027 | Deadline for Leave of Absence Applications |
| February 27-March 7, 2027 | Midterm Examinations |
| March 1-15, 2027 | Midterm Make-up Examination Applications (Make-up exam applications must be submitted to the relevant academic unit within 5 (five) working days following the missed examination.) |
| March 8, 2027 | Eid al-Fitr Eve (Monday)* |
| March 9-11, 2027 | Eid al-Fitr (Public Holiday) (Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday) |
| March 12, 2027 | Classes Will Be Held via Distance Education |
| April 16, 2027 | Final Day for Midterm Make-up Examinations |
| April 22, 2027 | Deadline for Course Withdrawal |
| April 23, 2027 | National Sovereignty and Children's Day (Public Holiday) (Friday) |
| May 1, 2027 | Labour and Solidarity Day (Public Holiday) (Saturday) |
| April 30, 2027 | Last Day of Spring Semester Classes |
| April 30, 2027 | Deadline for Entering the Absenteeism Grade (DZ) (Associate and Undergraduate Programs) |
| May 2-11, 2027 | Final Examinations |
| May 13, 2027 | Announcement of Final Examination Grades |
| May 11, 2027 | Applications for Examinations for Students Who Have Completed the Maximum Study Period and Meet the Examination Eligibility Requirements |
| May 12, 2027 | Announcement of Application Results for Students Who Have Completed the Maximum Study Period and Meet the Examination Eligibility Requirements |
| May 13, 2027 | Examinations for Students Who Have Completed the Maximum Study Period and Meet the Examination Eligibility Requirements |
| May 15, 2027 | Eid al-Adha Eve (Saturday) |
| May 16-19, 2027 | Eid al-Adha (Public Holiday) (Sunday-Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday) |
| May 19, 2027 | Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day (Public Holiday) (Wednesday) |
| May 24-June 1, 2027 | Make-up Examinations |
| June 2, 2027 | Announcement of Make-up Examination Grades |
| June 1-2-3-4, 2027 | Graduation Ceremony |
| June 3, 2027 | Deadline for Applications for Single-Course / Grade Improvement Examination for Students at the Graduation Stage |
| June 4, 2027 | Single-Course / Grade Improvement Examination for Students at the Graduation Stage |
| June 7, 2027 | Announcement of Single-Course Examination Results / Grade Improvement Examination Results for Students at the Graduation Stage |
*Classes Will Be Held via Distance Education
2025-2026 | |
FALL TERM | |
September 23th, 2025 | English Placement Exam |
September 24th, 2025 | Announcement of English Placement Exam Results |
September 25th, 2025 | English Proficiency Exam-ISTEP |
September 28th, 2025 | Announcement of ISTEP Results |
September 29th, 2025 | Due date for the submission of TOEFL IBT, IELTS Academic, PTE, LanguageCert, and other accepted exam results to be exempt from English Preparatory Education |
September 30th, 2025 | Objection Day to ISTEP Results |
October 1st, 2025 | Announcement of ISTEP Objection Results |
October 29th, 2025 | Republic Day |
September 29th, 2025 - January, 2nd, 2026 | Starting and Ending Dates of English Preparatory Program Courses in the Fall Semester |
January 1st, 2026 | New Year |
January 12th, 2026 | English Proficiency Exam-ISTEP |
January 14th, 2026 | Announcement of ISTEP Results |
January 15th, 2026 | Objection Day to ISTEP Results |
January 16th, 2026 | Announcement of ISTEP Objection Results |
SPRING TERM | |
February 2nd, 2026 | Due date for the submission of TOEFL IBT, IELTS Academic, PTE, LanguageCert, and other accepted exam results to be exempt from English Preparatory Education |
February 9th - May 15th, 2026 | Starting and Ending Dates of English Preparatory Program Courses in the Spring Semester |
March 19th - March 22th, 2026 | Eid (Holiday) |
April 23rd, 2026 | National Sovereignty and Children's Day (Holiday) |
May 1st, 2026 | Labor Day (Holiday) |
May 19th, 2026 | Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day (Holiday) |
May 26th - 30th, 2026 | Feast of Sacrifice (Holiday) |
May 20th, 2026 | English Proficiency Exam-ISTEP |
May 21st, 2026 | Announcement of ISTEP Results |
May 22th, 2026 | Objection Day to ISTEP Results |
May 25th, 2026 | Announcement of ISTEP Objection Results |
SUMMER TERM | |
June 8th - July 17th, 2026 | Starting and Ending Dates of English Preparatory Program Courses in the Summer Term |
July 15th, 2026 | Democracy and National Unity Day |
July 27th, 2026 | English Proficiency Exam-ISTEP |
July 29th, 2026 | Announcement of ISTEP results |
July 30th, 2026 | Objection Day to ISTEP Results |
July 31st, 2026 | Announcement of ISTEP Objection Results |
August 30th, 2026 | Victory Day |
2026-2027 | |
FALL SEMESTER | |
September 8, 2026 | ISTEP (For Students Admitted in 2024 and 2025) |
September 9, 2026 | Announcement of ISTEP Results (For Students Admitted in 2024 and 2025) |
September 10, 2026 | Objections to ISTEP Results and Announcement of Objection Results (For Students Admitted in 2024 and 2025) |
September 10, 2026 | Placement Test |
September 11, 2026 | Announcement of Placement Test Results |
September 14, 2026 | ISTEP (For Students Admitted in 2026) Part 1 - Writing |
September 15, 2026 | ISTEP (For Students Admitted in 2026) Part 2 - Speaking |
September 16, 2026 | Announcement of ISTEP Results (For Students Admitted in 2026) |
September 17, 2026 | Objections to ISTEP Results and Announcement of Objection Results (For Students Admitted in 2026) |
September 18, 2026 | Final Submission Date for Accepted Examination Documents for Exemption from the English Preparatory Program |
September 21, 2026 - December 25, 2026 | Fall Semester Classes: Start and End Dates |
October 28, 2026 (Half Day) | Republic Day |
January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
January 5, 2027 | ISTEP Part 1 - Writing |
January 6, 2027 | ISTEP Part 2 - Speaking |
January 7, 2027 | Announcement of ISTEP Results |
January 8, 2027 | Objections to ISTEP Results and Announcement of Objection Results |
SPRING SEMESTER | |
January 18, 2027 | Final Submission Date for Accepted Examination Documents for Exemption from the English Preparatory Program |
February 1 - May 7, 2027 | Spring Semester English Preparatory Program Classes: Start and End Dates |
March 8-12, 2027 | Eid al-Fitr (Holiday) |
April 23, 2027 | National Sovereignty and Children's Day (Holiday) |
May 1, 2027 | Labour and Solidarity Day |
May 19, 2027 | Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day (Holiday) |
May 16-19, 2027 | Eid al-Adha (Holiday) |
May 24, 2027 | ISTEP Part 1 - Writing |
May 25, 2027 | ISTEP Part 2 - Speaking |
May 26, 2027 | Announcement of ISTEP Results |
May 27, 2027 | Objections to ISTEP Results and Announcement of Objection Results |
SUMMER SEMESTER | |
July 5 - August 13, 2027 | Summer Semester English Preparatory Program Classes: Start and End Dates |
July 15, 2027 | Democracy and National Unity Day |
August 23, 2027 | ISTEP Part 1 - Writing |
August 24, 2027 | ISTEP Part 2 - Speaking |
August 25, 2027 | Announcement of ISTEP Results |
August 26, 2027 | Objections to ISTEP Results and Announcement of Objection Results |
August 30, 2027 | Victory Day |
ISTINYE UNIVERSITY | |
FALL SEMESTER | |
September 24, 2025 | Turkish Proficiency Exam |
September 26, 2025 | Announcement of Turkish Proficiency Exam Results |
September 29, 2025 | Objection Window for Turkish Proficiency Exam Results |
September 30, 2025 | Announcement of Turkish Proficiency Exam Objection Results |
September 29, 2025 - January 2, 2026 | Course Start and End Dates |
October 28, 2025 Tuesday | Republic Day Eve (Half-day) |
October 29, 2025 Wednesday | Republic Day |
January 1, 2026 Thursday | New Year's Day |
January 13, 2026 | Turkish Proficiency Exam |
January 15, 2026 | Announcement of Turkish Proficiency Exam Results |
January 16, 2026 | Objection Window for Turkish Proficiency Exam Results |
January 19, 2026 | Announcement of Turkish Proficiency Exam Objection Results |
SPRING SEMESTER | |
February 09 - May 15, 2026 | Course Start and End Dates |
March 19, 2026 Thursday | Ramadan Feast Eve |
March 20 - March 22, 2026 | Ramadan Feast (Holiday) |
April 23, 2026 Thursday | April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day (Holiday) |
May 1, 2026 Friday | Labor and Solidarity Day (Holiday) |
May 19, 2026 Tuesday | Commemoration of Ataturk, Youth and Sports Day (Holiday) |
May 26, 2026 Tuesday | Feast of Sacrifice Eve |
May 27-30, 2026 | Feast of Sacrifice (Holiday) |
June 2, 2026 | Turkish Proficiency Exam |
June 4, 2026 | Announcement of Turkish Proficiency Exam Results |
June 5, 2026 | Objection Window for Turkish Proficiency Exam Results |
June 8, 2026 | Announcement of Turkish Proficiency Exam Objection Results |
SUMMER SEMESTER | |
June 15 - July 31, 2026 | Course Start and End Dates |
July 15, 2026 Wednesday | Democracy and National Unity Day |
August 11, 2026 | Turkish Proficiency Exam |
August 13, 2026 | Announcement of Turkish Proficiency Exam Results |
August 14, 2026 | Objection Window for Turkish Proficiency Exam Results |
August 17, 2026 | Announcement of Turkish Proficiency Exam Objection Results |
August 30, 2026 Sunday | Victory Day |
| 2026-2027 TURKISH PREPARATORY PROGRAM ACADEMIC CALENDAR | |
| FALL SEMESTER | |
| September 15, 2026 | Turkish Proficiency Exam |
| September 16, 2026 | Announcement of Turkish Proficiency Exam Results |
| September 17, 2026 | Objection Day for Turkish Proficiency Exam Results |
| September 21, 2026 - December 25, 2026 | Fall Semester Turkish Preparatory Program Classes: Start and End Dates |
| October 28, 2026 (Half Day) / October 29, 2026 (Full Day) / October 30, 2026 (Full Day) | Republic Day |
| January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| January 5, 2027 | Turkish Proficiency Exam |
| January 6, 2027 | Announcement of Turkish Proficiency Exam Results |
| January 7, 2027 | Objections to Turkish Proficiency Exam Results and Announcement of Objection Results |
| SPRING SEMESTER | |
| February 1 - May 7, 2027 | Spring Semester Turkish Preparatory Program Classes: Start and End Dates |
| March 8-12, 2027 | Eid al-Fitr (Holiday) |
| April 23, 2027 | National Sovereignty and Children's Day (Holiday) |
| May 1, 2027 | Labour and Solidarity Day |
| May 19, 2027 | Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day (Holiday) |
| May 16-19, 2027 | Eid al-Adha (Holiday) |
| May 26, 2027 | Turkish Proficiency Exam |
| May 28, 2027 | Announcement of Turkish Proficiency Exam Results |
| May 31, 2027 | Objections to Turkish Proficiency Exam Results and Announcement of Objection Results |
ISTINYE UNIVERSITY | |
FALL SEMESTER | |
July 1, 2025 – July 1, 2026 | Phase VI – Intern Program Start-End |
September 15 – November 21, 2025 | Phase IV – Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, General Surgery-Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology-Urology Clinical Clerkship Blocks |
September 15 – October 03, 2025 | Phase V – Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Clerkship - A |
September 15 – September 26, 2025 | Phase V – Anesthesiology and Reanimation Clerkship - C |
September 15 – October 10, 2025 | Phase II – Nervous System and Sensory Organs Subject Block |
September 15 – October 17, 2025 | Phase III – Introduction to Pathological Sciences and Stages of Life-II Subject Block |
September 29 – October 10, 2025 | Phase V – Elective Clerkship - C |
October 06 – October 24, 2025 | Phase V – Pulmonary Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Clerkship - A |
October 1 – October 3, 2025 | Orientation Week for Newly Admitted Students |
September 23, 2025 | English Placement Exam |
September 25, 2025 | English Proficiency Exam – ISTEP |
September 23, 2025 | Exemption Exams (Atatürk's Principles and History of Turkish Revolution – Turkish Language – General English) |
October 06 – October 31, 2025 | Phase I – Orientation Week – Introduction to Medical Sciences-I Subject Block |
October 13 – October 24, 2025 | Phase V – Orthopedics and Traumatology Clerkship - C |
October 20 – November 28, 2025 | Phase II – Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems Subject Block / Phase III – Hematopoietic System, Immunology and Oncology Subject Block |
October 29, 2025 | Republic Day (Holiday) |
October 27 – November 14, 2025 | Phase V – Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Clerkship - A / Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clerkship - C |
November 3 – December 5, 2025 | Phase I – Locomotor System 1 |
November 17 – December 5, 2025 | Phase V – Neurology and Neurosurgery Clerkship - A |
November 10 – November 21, 2025 | Phase V – Ophthalmology Clerkship - C |
November 24 – December 5, 2025 | Phase V – Otorhinolaryngology Clerkship - C |
November 24, 2025 – January 30, 2026 | Phase IV – Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, General Surgery-Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology-Urology Clinical Clerkship Blocks |
December 1, 2025 – January 16, 2026 | Phase II – Gastrointestinal and Metabolism Systems Subject Block |
December 1, 2025 – January 9, 2026 | Phase III – Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems Subject Block |
December 8 – December 19, 2025 | Phase V – Dermatology Clerkship - C / Psychiatry and Child Psychiatry Clerkship - A |
December 8, 2025 – January 4, 2026 | Phase I – Locomotor System 2 |
December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026 | Phase V – Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clerkship - C |
December 29, 2025 – January 16, 2026 | Phase V – Forensic Medicine and Public Health Clerkship - A |
January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day (Official Holiday) |
January 5 – January 30, 2026 | Phase I – Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems Subject Block |
January 12 – January 16, 2026 | Phase I – Professional Skills Practice (Basic Medical Skills) Makeup / Resit Week – Group C |
January 19 – January 30, 2026 | Semester Break – Group C |
January 19 – January 23, 2026 | Phase II – 1st Semester Exam Week / Phase III – 1st Semester Exam Week |
January 26 – January 30, 2026 | Resit Week – Group A |
January 26 – February 13, 2026 | Phase II – Semester Break |
January 26 – February 6, 2026 | Phase III – Semester Break |
February 2 – February 6, 2026 | Phase I – 1st Semester Exam Week |
February 2 – February 13, 2026 | Semester Break – Group A / Phase IV – Semester Break |
February 9 – February 13, 2026 | Phase I – Semester Break |
SPRING SEMESTER | |
February 2 – February 20, 2026 | Phase V – Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Clerkship - C |
February 2 – March 13, 2026 | Phase III – Nervous System, Sensory Organs and Locomotor System Subject Block |
February 16 – February 27, 2026 | Phase V – Anesthesiology and Reanimation Clerkship - A |
February 16 – March 13, 2026 | Phase I – Gastrointestinal System Subject Block |
February 16 – March 20, 2026 | Phase II – Urogenital and Endocrine Systems Subject Block |
February 16 – April 24, 2026 | Phase IV – Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, General Surgery-Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology-Urology Clinical Clerkship Blocks |
February 23 – March 13, 2026 | Phase V – Pulmonary Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Clerkship - C |
March 2 – March 13, 2026 | Phase V – Elective Clerkship - A |
March 14, 2026 | Medicine Day |
March 16 – March 27, 2026 | Phase V – Orthopedics and Traumatology Clerkship - A |
March 16 – April 3, 2026 | Phase V – Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Clerkship - C |
March 16 – April 17, 2026 | Phase III – Gastrointestinal and Metabolism Systems Subject Block |
March 16 – April 24, 2026 | Phase I – Central Nervous System Subject Block |
March 20 – March 22, 2026 | Ramadan Feast (Holiday) |
March 23 – May 1, 2026 | Phase II – Biological Agents, Defense and Inflammation Subject Block |
April 2 – April 11, 2026 | Phase V – Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clerkship - A |
April 6 – April 25, 2026 | Phase V – Neurology and Neurosurgery Clerkship - C |
April 13 – April 25, 2026 | Phase V – Ophthalmology Clerkship - A |
April 20 – May 22, 2026 | Phase III – Urogenital and Endocrine Systems Subject Block |
April 23, 2026 | National Sovereignty and Children's Day (Holiday) |
April 27 – June 5, 2026 | Phase I – Endocrine and Urogenital Systems Subject Block |
April 27 – May 9, 2026 | Phase V – Otorhinolaryngology Clerkship - A |
April 27 – May 16, 2026 | Phase V – Psychiatry and Child Psychiatry Clerkship - C |
April 27 – July 4, 2026 | Phase IV – Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, General Surgery-Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology-Urology Clinical Clerkship Blocks |
May 1, 2026 | Labor and Solidarity Day (Holiday) |
May 4 – June 5, 2026 | Phase II – Stages of Life-I Subject Block |
May 4 – June 13, 2026 | Phase III – Urogenital and Endocrine Systems Subject Block |
May 12 – June 13, 2026 | Phase I – Microorganisms, Hematopoietic and Immune Systems Subject Block |
May 12 – June 23, 2026 | Phase V – Dermatology Clerkship - A |
May 19, 2026 | Commemoration of Ataturk, Youth and Sports Day (Holiday) |
May 20 – June 23, 2026 | Phase V – Forensic Medicine and Public Health Clerkship - C |
May 25 – June 10, 2026 | Phase V – Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clerkship - A |
May 27 – May 30, 2026 | Feast of Sacrifice (Holiday) |
June 16 – June 20, 2026 | Phase II – Professional Skills Practice (Makeup) / Phase III – Professional Skills Practice (Makeup) |
June 22 – June 26, 2026 | Phase I – Final Exam Week |
June 23 – June 27, 2026 | Phase V – Resit Exam |
June 29 – July 3, 2026 | Phase II – Final Exam Week / Phase III – Final Exam Week |
July 6 – July 7, 2026 | Phase I – Resit Exam |
Holiday July 13 – July 17, 2026 | Phase II – Resit Exam / Phase III – Resit Exam |
July 20 – July 25, 2026 | Phase IV – Resit Exam |
İSTİNYE UNIVERSITY
2026-2027 ACADEMIC YEAR
FACULTY OF MEDICINE ACADEMIC CALENDAR
| Fall Semester | |
| 1 July 2026 – 30 June 2027 | TERM VI – Internship Program Start–End Date |
| 7 September – 6 November 2026 | TERM IV – Internal Medicine Practical Course Block |
| TERM IV – Pediatrics Practical Course Block | |
| TERM IV – General Surgery–Emergency Medicine Practical Course Block | |
| TERM IV – Obstetrics and Gynecology–Urology Practical Course Block | |
| 7–25 September 2026 | TERM V – Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Practical Course – A |
| 7–25 September 2026 | TERM V – Neurology–Neurosurgery Course B |
| 7–18 September 2026 | TERM V – Anesthesiology and Reanimation Practical Course – C |
| 7–18 September 2026 | TERM V – Orthopedics and Traumatology Course D |
| 7 September – 23 October 2026 | TERM II – 1st Committee: Biological Agents |
| 7 September – 16 October 2026 | TERM III – Introduction to Pathological Sciences and Stages of Life – II Committee |
| 10 September 2026 | English Placement Examination – Oral |
| 15 September 2026 | English Proficiency Examination (İSTEP) – Written |
| 21–25 September 2026 | Orientation Week for Students Admitted to Our University |
| 21 September – 16 October 2026 | TERM I – 1st Committee: Adaptation Week – Cell-Tissue-Organ Systems |
| 21 September – 2 October 2026 | TERM V – Anesthesiology and Reanimation Practical Course – D |
| 21 September – 2 October 2026 | TERM V – Elective Practical Course – C |
| 28 September – 16 October 2026 | TERM V – Infectious Diseases Course – B |
| 28 September – 16 October 2026 | TERM V – Neurology and Neurosurgery Practical Course – A |
| 5–16 October 2026 | TERM V – Elective Practical Course – D |
| 5–16 October 2026 | TERM V – Orthopedics and Traumatology Practical Course – C |
| 19 October – 6 November 2026 | TERM V – Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Practical Course – A |
| 19 October – 6 November 2026 | TERM V – Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery Practical Course – B |
| 19–30 October 2026 | TERM V – Ophthalmology Practical Course – D |
| 19–30 October 2026 | TERM V – Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Practical Course – C |
| 19 October – 27 November 2026 | TERM III – Blood-Immune System-Tumor Committee |
| 19 October – 20 November 2026 | TERM I – 2nd Committee: Bone-Joint |
| 26 October – 4 December 2026 | TERM II – 2nd Committee: Stages of Life I |
| 29 October 2026 | Republic Day (Holiday) |
| 2–13 November 2026 | TERM V – Ophthalmology Practical Course – C |
| 2–13 November 2026 | TERM V – Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Practical Course – D |
| 9–27 November 2026 | TERM V – Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Practical Course – B |
| 9–27 November 2026 | TERM V – Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery Practical Course – A |
| 9 November 2026 – 8 January 2027 | TERM IV – Pediatrics Practical Course Block |
| TERM IV – Internal Medicine Practical Course Block | |
| TERM IV – Obstetrics and Gynecology–Urology Practical Course Block | |
| TERM IV – General Surgery–Emergency Medicine Practical Course Block | |
| 16–27 November 2026 | TERM V – Otorhinolaryngology Practical Course – D |
| 16–27 November 2026 | TERM V – Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Practical Course – C |
| 23 November 2026 – 25 December 2026 | TERM I – 3rd Committee: Musculoskeletal System |
| 30 November – 11 December 2026 | TERM V – Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Practical Course – D |
| 30 November – 11 December 2026 | TERM V – Dermatology Practical Course – C |
| 30 November 2026 – 18 December 2027 | TERM V – Psychiatry and Child Psychiatry Practical Course – A |
| TERM V – Forensic Medicine and Public Health Practical Course – B | |
| 30 November 2026 – 31 December 2027 | TERM III – Circulatory-Respiratory System Committee |
| 7 December 2026 – 8 January 2027 | TERM II – 3rd Committee: Stages of Life II |
| 14–25 December 2026 | TERM V – Dermatology Practical Course – D |
| 14–25 December 2026 | TERM V – Otorhinolaryngology Practical Course – C |
| 21 December 2026 – 8 January 2027 | TERM V – Psychiatry and Child Psychiatry Practical Course – B |
| 21 December 2026 – 8 January 2027 | TERM V – Forensic Medicine and Public Health Practical Course – A |
| 28 December 2026 – 1 January 2027 | TERM V – Semester Break – Groups C-D |
| 28 December 2026 – 15 January 2027 | TERM I – 4th Committee: Circulatory-Respiratory System |
| 1 January 2027 | New Year's Day |
| 4–8 January 2027 | TERM III – Semester Break |
| 4–22 January 2027 | TERM V – Neurology and Neurosurgery Practical Course – C |
| 4–22 January 2027 | TERM V – Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Practical Course – D |
| 11–12 January 2027 | TERM I – Make-up Session for Professional Skills Practice (Basic Medical Skills) |
| 13 January 2027 | TERM I – Professional Skills Practice (Basic Medical Skills) Examination |
| 11–15 January 2027 | TERM V – 1st Semester Break – Groups A-B |
| 11–15 January 2027 | TERM IV – 1st Semester Break |
| 11–15 January 2027 | TERM II – Semester Break |
| 18–22 January 2027 | TERM I – Semester Break |
| Spring Semester | |
| 11 January – 19 February 2027 | TERM III – Nervous-Sensory-Locomotor System Committee |
| 18–29 January 2027 | TERM V – Elective Practical Course – B |
| 18 January – 19 February 2027 | TERM II – Basic Clinical Integration 1 |
| 18–29 January 2027 | TERM V – Orthopedics and Traumatology Practical Course – A |
| 18 January – 19 March 2027 | TERM IV – General Surgery–Emergency Medicine Practical Course Block |
| TERM IV – Obstetrics and Gynecology–Urology Practical Course Block | |
| TERM IV – Internal Medicine Practical Course Block | |
| TERM IV – Pediatrics Practical Course Block | |
| 25 January – 19 February 2027 | TERM I – 5th Committee: Abdomen-Gastrointestinal System |
| 25 January – 12 February 2027 | TERM V – Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Practical Course – C |
| 25 January – 12 February 2027 | TERM V – Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery Practical Course – D |
| 1–12 February 2027 | TERM V – Anesthesiology and Reanimation Practical Course – B |
| 1–12 February 2027 | TERM V – Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Practical Course – A |
| 15–26 February 2027 | TERM V – Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Practical Course – B |
| 15–26 February 2027 | TERM V – Ophthalmology Practical Course – A |
| 15 February – 5 March 2027 | TERM V – Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Practical Course – C |
| 15 February – 5 March 2027 | TERM V – Neurology and Neurosurgery Practical Course – D |
| 22 February – 26 March 2027 | TERM III – Digestive System-Metabolism Committee |
| 22 February – 2 April 2027 | TERM I – 6th Committee: Central Nervous System |
| 22 February – 2 April 2027 | TERM II – Blood-Immune-Tumor |
| 1–12 March 2027 | TERM V – Orthopedics and Traumatology Practical Course – B |
| 1–12 March 2027 | TERM V – Anesthesiology and Reanimation Practical Course – A |
| 8–26 March 2027 | TERM V – Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Practical Course – D |
| 8–11 March 2027 | Eid al-Fitr |
| 8–26 March 2027 | TERM V – Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery Practical Course – C |
| 14 March 2025 | Medical Day |
| 15–26 March 2027 | TERM V – Otorhinolaryngology Practical Course – B |
| 15–26 March 2027 | TERM V – Elective Practical Course – A |
| 22 March – 21 May 2027 | TERM IV – Obstetrics and Gynecology–Urology Practical Course Block |
| TERM IV – General Surgery–Emergency Medicine Practical Course Block | |
| TERM IV – Pediatrics Practical Course Block | |
| TERM IV – Internal Medicine Practical Course Block | |
| 29 March - 09 April 2027 | YEAR V - Ophthalmology Practical Course - B |
| 29 March - 09 April 2027 | YEAR V - Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Practical Course - A |
| 29 March - 16 April 2027 | YEAR V - Forensic Medicine and Public Health Practical Course - D |
| 29 March - 16 April 2027 | YEAR V - Psychiatry and Child Psychiatry Practical Course - C |
| 29 March - 07 May 2027 | YEAR III - Urogenital–Endocrine Committee |
| 05 April - 07 May 2027 | YEAR I - 7th Committee: Endocrine-Urogenital |
| 05 April - 07 May 2027 | YEAR II - 6th Committee: Urogenital-Endocrine |
| 12 - 22 April 2027 | YEAR V - Dermatology Practical Course - A |
| 12 - 22 April 2027 | YEAR V - Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Practical Course - B |
| 19 April - 07 May 2027 | YEAR V - Psychiatry and Child Psychiatry Practical Course - D |
| 19 April - 07 May 2027 | YEAR V - Forensic Medicine and Public Health Practical Course - C |
| 23 April 2025 | National Sovereignty and Children's Day (Holiday) |
| 26 April - 07 May 2027 | YEAR V - Dermatology Practical Course - B |
| 26 April - 07 May 2027 | YEAR V - Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases Practical Course - A |
| 2027-05-01 00:00:00 | Labour and Solidarity Day (Holiday) |
| 15 - 19 May 2027 | Eid al-Adha (Holiday) |
| 2027-05-19 00:00:00 | Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day (Holiday) |
| 20 - 21 May 2027 | YEAR II - Make-up Practical Skills Training (Basic Medical Skills) |
| 20 - 21 May 2027 | YEAR III - Make-up Practical Skills Training (Basic Medical Skills) |
| 24 - 28 May 2027 | YEAR V - Make-up Examination |
| 24 - 25 May 2027 | YEAR II - Practical Skills Examination |
| 24 - 25 May 2027 | YEAR III - Practical Skills Examination |
| 24 - 28 May 2027 | YEAR I - End-of-Year Examination Week |
| 26 - 28 May 2027 | YEAR II - End-of-Year Examination Week |
| 26 - 28 May 2027 | YEAR III - End-of-Year Examination Week |
| 28 June - 02 July 2027 | YEAR I - Make-up Examination |
| 28 June - 02 July 2027 | YEAR II - Make-up Examination |
| 28 June - 02 July 2027 | YEAR III - Make-up Examination |
| 28 June - 02 July 2027 | YEAR IV - Make-up Examination |
ISTINYE UNIVERSITY | |
FALL SEMESTER | |
June 1 – October 10, 2025 | Final Registration Dates |
June 1 – October 10, 2025 | Registration Renewal Dates |
June 5-9, 2025 | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
July 15, 2025 | Democracy and National Unity Day (Holiday) |
August 30, 2025 | Victory Day |
October 6 – 10, 2025 | Course Selection Dates |
October 13, 2025 - January 23, 2026 | Commencement and Conclusion of Courses |
October 13 – 17, 2025 | Course Add-Drop Week |
October 17, 2025 | Deadline for Department Chairs to notify the Institute of courses to be cancelled |
October 29, 2025 | Republic Day (Holiday) |
November 7, 2025 | Deadline for Registration Freeze Applications |
December 1 – 5, 2025 | Midterm Exams (Exams will be held outside of regular class hours and classes will continue during this week) |
December 8, 2025 | Deadline for Midterm Grade Entry |
December 10, 2025 | Evaluation and Result Announcement of Midterm Makeup Exam Applications |
December 11 – 12, 2025 | Midterm Makeup Exams (For Students Whose Applications Are Accepted) |
December 15, 2025 | Deadline for Midterm Makeup Exam Grade Entry |
January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
January 26-30, 2026 | Final Exam Week |
February 2, 2026 | Deadline for Final Exam Grade Entry |
February 4, 2026 | Evaluation and Result Announcement of Final Makeup Exam Applications |
February 5-6, 2026 | Final Makeup Exams (For Students Whose Applications Are Accepted) |
February 9, 2026 | Deadline for Final Makeup Exam Grade Entry |
February 13, 2026 | Deadline for Submission of Project Approval from Department to the Institute |
February 13, 2026 | Deadline for Notification of Advisor Assignments from Department to the Institute |
February 13, 2026 | Deadline for Notification of Master's/PhD Thesis Proposals from Department to the Institute |
Thesis Defense Exam Application and Exam Schedule | |
February 2, 2026 | Deadline for Department to notify the Institute of Master's and PhD Thesis Defense Exam Applications |
February 27, 2026 | Deadline for Master's and PhD Thesis Defense Exams |
PhD Proficiency Exam Application Schedule | |
January 23, 2026 | Deadline for Department to notify the Institute of PhD Proficiency Exam Applications |
February 23, 2026 | Deadline for PhD Proficiency Exams |
SPRING SEMESTER | |
December 15, 2025 – February 27, 2026 | Final Registration Dates |
December 15, 2025 – February 27, 2026 | Registration Renewal Dates |
February 23 – 27, 2026 | Course Selection Dates |
March 2 - June 19, 2026 | Commencement and Conclusion of Courses |
March 20 – 22, 2026 | Ramadan Feast (Holiday) |
March 2 - 6, 2026 | Course Add-Drop Week |
March 6, 2026 | Deadline for Department Chairs to notify the Institute of courses to be cancelled |
March 27, 2026 | Deadline for Registration Freeze Applications |
April 20 – 24, 2026 | Midterm Exams (Exams will be held outside of regular class hours and classes will continue during this week) |
April 23, 2026 | National Sovereignty and Children's Day (Holiday) |
April 27, 2026 | Deadline for Midterm Grade Entry |
April 29, 2026 | Evaluation and Result Announcement of Midterm Makeup Exam Applications |
May 1, 2026 | Labor and Solidarity Day (Holiday) |
May 4-5, 2026 | Midterm Makeup Exams (For Students Whose Applications Are Accepted) |
May 8, 2026 | Deadline for Midterm Makeup Exam Grade Entry |
May 19, 2026 | Commemoration of Ataturk, Youth and Sports Day (Holiday) |
May 27 – 30, 2026 | Feast of Sacrifice (Holiday) |
June 22 – 26, 2026 | Final Exam Week |
June 29, 2026 | Deadline for Final Exam Grade Entry |
July 1, 2026 | Evaluation and Result Announcement of Final Makeup Exam Applications |
July 2-3, 2026 | Final Makeup Exams (For Students Whose Applications Are Accepted) |
July 6, 2026 | Deadline for Final Makeup Exam Grade Entry |
July 17, 2026 | Deadline for Notification of Advisor Assignments from Department to the Institute |
July 17, 2026 | Deadline for Notification of Master's/PhD Thesis Proposals from Department to the Institute |
July 17, 2026 | Deadline for Submission of Project Approval from Department to the Institute |
Thesis Defense Exam Application and Exam Schedule | |
June 30, 2026 | Deadline for Department to notify the Institute of Master's and PhD Thesis Defense Exam Applications |
July 30, 2026 | Deadline for Participation in Master's and PhD Thesis Defense Exams |
PhD Proficiency Exam Application Schedule | |
June 30, 2026 | Deadline for Department to notify the Institute of PhD Proficiency Exam Applications |
July 30, 2026 | Deadline for PhD Proficiency Exams |
ISTINYE UNIVERSITY | |
FALL SEMESTER | |
June 1 - September 28, 2026 | Final Registration Dates |
June 1 - September 28, 2026 | Registration Renewal Dates |
July 15, 2026 | Democracy and National Unity Day (Holiday) |
August 30, 2026 | Victory Day |
September 21 - 25, 2026 | Course Registration Dates |
September 28, 2026 - December 18, 2026 | Commencement and Conclusion of Classes |
September 28 – October 2, 2026 | Course Add-Drop Week |
October 7, 2026 | Determination of Unmet Requirement Courses to be Closed |
October 9, 2026 | Closing of Unmet Requirement Courses |
October 9, 2026 | Deadline for Departments to Report Closed Courses to the Institute |
October 28, 2026 | Republic Day Eve (Wednesday) |
October 29, 2026 | Republic Day (Public Holiday) (Thursday)* |
October 30, 2026 | No Classes Will Be Held |
October 30, 2026 | Deadline for Leave of Absence Applications |
November 10, 2026 | Commemoration of Atatürk |
November 16 - 21, 2026 | Midterm Exams (Exams will be held outside class hours; classes will continue this week) |
November 25, 2026 | Deadline for Submitting Midterm Exam Grades |
November 27, 2026 | Evaluation and Announcement of Make-up Exam Applications (Midterm) |
November 30 - December 1, 2026 | Make-up Exams (Midterm) (For Eligible Students) |
December 4, 2026 | Deadline for Submitting Make-up Exam Grades (Midterm) |
December 18, 2026 | Last Day of Classes for the Fall Semester |
December 21 - 25, 2026 | Final Examination Week |
December 30, 2026 | Deadline for Submitting Final Exam Grades |
January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day (Public Holiday) (Friday) |
January 4, 2027 | Evaluation and Announcement of Make-up Exam Applications (Final Exam) |
January 6 - 8, 2027 | Make-up Exams (Final Exam) (For Eligible Students) |
January 11, 2027 | Deadline for Submitting Make-up Exam Grades (Final Exam) |
January 4, 2027 | Deadline for Departments to Submit Project Approvals to the Institute |
January 4, 2027 | Deadline for Departments to Report Advisor Appointments to the Institute |
January 4, 2027 | Deadline for Departments to Submit Master's/Ph.D. Thesis Proposals to the Institute |
Thesis Defense Examination Application and Exam Schedule | |
December 18, 2026 | Deadline for Departments to Report Master's and Ph.D. Thesis Defense Exam Applications to the Institute |
January 15, 2027 | Deadline for Master's and Ph.D. Thesis Defense Examinations |
Ph.D. Qualifying Examination Application Schedule | |
December 4, 2026 | Deadline for Departments to Report Ph.D. Qualifying Exam Applications to the Institute |
January 4, 2027 | Deadline for Ph.D. Qualifying Examinations |
SPRING SEMESTER | |
December 18, 2026 - January 18, 2027 | Final Registration Dates |
December 18, 2026 - January 18, 2027 | Registration Renewal Dates |
January 18 - 22, 2027 | Course Registration Dates |
January 25 - April 30, 2027 | Commencement and Conclusion of Classes |
January 25 - 29, 2027 | Course Add-Drop Week |
February 1, 2027 | Determination of Unmet Requirement Courses to be Closed |
February 5, 2027 | Closing of Unmet Requirement Courses |
February 5, 2027 | Deadline for Departments to Report Closed Courses to the Institute |
February 26, 2027 | Deadline for Leave of Absence Applications |
March 8, 2027 | Ramadan Feast Eve (Monday) (No Classes Will Be Held)* |
March 9 - 11, 2027 | Ramadan Feast (Public Holiday) (Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday) |
March 12, 2027 | No Classes Will Be Held |
March 22 - 26, 2027 | Midterm Exams (Exams will be held outside class hours; classes will continue this week) |
March 31, 2027 | Deadline for Submitting Midterm Exam Grades |
April 2, 2027 | Evaluation and Announcement of Make-up Exam Applications (Midterm) |
April 5 - 6, 2027 | Make-up Exams (Midterm) (For Eligible Students) |
April 9, 2027 | Deadline for Submitting Make-up Exam Grades (Midterm) |
April 23, 2027 | National Sovereignty and Children's Day (Holiday) |
April 30, 2027 | Last Day of Classes for the Spring Semester |
May 3 - 7, 2027 | Final Examination Week |
May 12, 2027 | Deadline for Submitting Final Exam Grades |
May 14, 2027 | Evaluation and Announcement of Make-up Exam Applications (Final Exam) |
May 19, 2027 | Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day (Holiday) |
May 16 - 19, 2027 | Sacrifice Feast (Holiday) |
May 24 - 26, 2027 | Make-up Exams (Final Exam) (For Eligible Students) |
May 28, 2027 | Deadline for Submitting Make-up Exam Grades (Final Exam) |
May 14, 2027 | Deadline for Departments to Report Advisor Appointments to the Institute |
May 14, 2027 | Deadline for Departments to Submit Master's/Ph.D. Thesis Proposals to the Institute |
May 14, 2027 | Deadline for Departments to Submit Project Approvals to the Institute |
Thesis Defense Examination Application and Exam Schedule | |
May 14, 2027 | Deadline for Departments to Report Master's and Ph.D. Thesis Defense Exam Applications to the Institute |
June 14, 2027 | Deadline for Attending Master's and Ph.D. Thesis Defense Examinations |
Ph.D. Qualifying Examination Application Schedule | |
May 14, 2027 | Deadline for Departments to Report Ph.D. Qualifying Exam Applications to the Institute |
June 14, 2027 | Deadline for Ph.D. Qualifying Examinations |
| 2025 OFFICIAL PUBLIC HOLIDAYS | |
| New Year’s Day | Wednesday, January 1, 2025 |
| Eve of Ramadan Feast | Saturday, March 29, 2025 (Half Day) |
| Ramadan Feast (3 Days) | Sunday, March 30, 2025 Monday, March 31, 2025 Tuesday, April 1, 2025 |
| National Sovereignty and Children’s Day | Wednesday, April 23, 2025 |
| Labour and Solidarity Day | Thursday, May 1, 2025 |
| Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day | Monday, May 19, 2025 |
| Eve of Sacrifice Feast | Thursday, June 5, 2025 (Half Day) |
| Sacrifice Feast (4 Days) | Friday, June 6, 2025 Saturday, June 7, 2025 Sunday, June 8, 2025 Monday, June 9, 2025 |
| Democracy and National Unity Day | Tuesday, July 15, 2025 |
| Victory Day | Saturday, August 30, 2025 |
| Eve of Republic Day (Half Day) | Tuesday, October 28, 2025 |
| Republic Day | Wednesday, October 29, 2025 |
| 2026 OFFICIAL PUBLIC HOLIDAYS | |
| New Year’s Day | Thursday, January 1, 2026 |
| Eve of Ramadan Feast | Thursday, March 19, 2026 (Half Day) |
| Ramadan Feast (3 Days) | Friday, March 20, 2026 Saturday, March 21, 2026 Sunday, March 22, 2026 |
| National Sovereignty and Children’s Day | Thursday, April 23, 2026 |
| Labour and Solidarity Day | Friday, May 1, 2026 |
| Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day | Tuesday, May 19, 2026 |
| Sacrifice Feast (4 Days) | Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Thursday, May 28, 2026 Friday, May 29, 2026 Saturday, May 30, 2026 |
| Democracy and National Unity Day | Wednesday, July 15, 2026 |
| Victory Day | Sunday, August 30, 2026 |
| Eve of Republic Day (Half Day) | Wednesday, October 28, 2026 |
| Republic Day | Thursday, October 29, 2026 |
2025-2026 Fall Semester Horizontal Transfer Calendar | ||
| Fall Semester Horizontal Transfer Applications | Monday, July 21, 2025 | Friday, August 15, 2025 |
| Evaluation of Horizontal Transfer Applications | Monday, August 18, 2025 | Friday, August 22, 2025 |
| Announcement of Horizontal Transfer Results | Monday, August 25, 2025 | |
| Horizontal Transfer Registration Dates | Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | Friday, August 29, 2025 |
| Horizontal Transfer Substitute Registration Dates | Monday, September 1, 2025 | Wednesday, September 3, 2025 |
2025-2026 Fall Semester Double Major / Minor Calendar | ||
| Fall Semester Double Major and Minor Applications | Monday, September 8, 2025 | Wednesday, September 10, 2025 |
| Evaluation of Double Major and Minor Applications | Thursday, September 11, 2025 | Friday, September 12, 2025 |
| Announcement of Double Major and Minor Application Results | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | |
| Double Major and Minor Registration Dates (Primary Registration) | Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | Friday, September 19, 2025 |
| Double Major and Minor Registration Dates (Substitute Registration) | Monday, September 22, 2025 | |
2025-2026 Spring Semester Horizontal Transfer Calendar | ||
| Spring Semester Horizontal Transfer Applications | Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | Wednesday, February 11, 2026 |
| Evaluation of Horizontal Transfer Applications | Thursday, February 12, 2026 | Friday, February 20, 2026 |
| Announcement of Horizontal Transfer Results | Monday, February 23, 2026 | |
| Spring Semester Horizontal Transfer Registrations | Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | Friday, February 27, 2026 |
2025-2026 Spring Semester Double Major / Minor Calendar | ||
| Spring Semester Double Major and Minor Applications | Monday, February 23, 2026 | Wednesday, February 25, 2026 |
| Evaluation of Double Major and Minor Applications | Thursday, February 26, 2026 | Friday, February 27, 2026 |
| Announcement of Double Major and Minor Application Results | Monday, March 2, 2026 | |
| Spring Semester Double Major and Minor Registration | Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | Thursay, March 5, 2026 |
| Spring Semester Double Major and Minor Registration (Reserve registration) | Friday, March 9 2026 | |
| 2026-2027 AKADEMİK YILI GÜZ DÖNEMİ ÇAP/YANDAL TAKVİMİ | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Başvuru | Başlangıç | 9 Eylül 2026 Çarşamba | Bitiş | 11 Eylül 2026 Cuma |
| Değerlendirme | Başlangıç | 14 Eylül 2026 Pazartesi | Bitiş | 15 Eylül 2026 Salı |
| Sonuç | 18 Eylül 2026 Cuma | |||
| Kesin Kayıt | Başlangıç | 22 Eylül 2026 Salı | Bitiş | 23 Eylül 2026 Çarşamba |
| Yedek Kayıt | 24 Eylül 2026 Perşembe | 25 Eylül 2026 Cuma | ||
| İngilizce Yeterlilik Sınavı (İSTEP) | 16 Eylül 2026 Çarşamba | |||
| İngilizce Seviye Tespit Sınavı | 17 Eylül 2026 Perşembe | |||
| Yabancı Dil Yeterlilik Sınav Sonuçlarının İlanı | 18 Eylül 2026 Cuma | |||
| 2026-2027 AKADEMİK YILI BAHAR DÖNEMİ ÇAP/YANDAL TAKVİMİ | ||||
| Başvuru | Başlangıç | 18 Ocak 2027 Pazartesi | Bitiş | 19 Ocak 2027 Salı |
| Değerlendirme | Başlangıç | 20 Ocak 2027 Çarşamba | Bitiş | 21 Ocak 2027 Perşembe |
| Sonuç | ||||
| Kesin Kayıt | Başlangıç | 25 Ocak 2027 Pazartesi | Bitiş | 26 Ocak 2027 Salı |
| Yedek Kayıt | 27 Ocak 2027 Çarşamba | |||
| İngilizce Seviye Tespit Sınavı | 22 Ocak 2027 Cuma | |||
| Yabancı Dil Yeterlilik Sınav Sonuçlarının İlanı | 25 Ocak 2027 Pazartesi | |||