The academic year begins 1 August and ends 31 July. The academic year is divided into two terms: The autumn term and the spring term.
| The autumn term | 1.8–31.12 |
| The spring term | 1.1–31.7 |
Teaching periods at Åbo Akademi University
Each term of the academic year is divided into two periods.
For new students, the academic year starts week 35 with a study orientation week.
| Period I | week 36–43 |
| Period II | week 44–51 |
| Period III | week 2–11 |
| Period IV | week 12–21 |
(Rector’s decision 31/2020)