The management of the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) has released the official academic calendar for the first semester of the 2025/2026 academic session.

This calendar outlines important activities such as registration, lectures, examinations, breaks, and result processing. It is designed to help students and staff plan their academic activities properly and avoid missing key deadlines.

If you are a new or returning student, understanding this schedule will help you stay organised throughout the session.

UNIABUJA First Semester 2025/2026

The first semester academic activities will run from September 2025 to March 2026. During this period, students will complete registration, attend lectures, sit for examinations, and receive their results.

Both physical and virtual classes are included in the schedule.

Registration and Resumption Schedule

Registration is one of the first major activities in the semester. Students are expected to complete this process within the approved period.

New Students Registration

  • Tuesday, 16 September to Friday, 31 October 2025 (7 weeks)

Returning Students Registration

  • Monday, 22 September to Friday, 3 October 2025 (2 weeks)

Resumption of Classes

  • Monday, 6 October 2025

Lectures will begin for all students, both physically and online, from this date.

Key Academic Activities and Events

Several important academic events are scheduled during the first semester. Students are advised to take note of these dates.

  • Undergraduate Matriculation: Wednesday, 5 November 2025

  • Add and Drop Period: Friday, 7 November to Wednesday, 12 November 2025

  • Mid Semester Break and New Year Holiday: Monday, 22 December 2025 to Friday, 2 January 2026

  • Classes Resume After Break: Monday, 5 January 2026

  • End of Lectures: Friday, 16 January 2026

The add and drop period allows students to adjust their registered courses where necessary.

Examination Timetable

Examinations will be conducted in two major stages during the first semester.

GST and Entrepreneurship Examinations

  • Monday, 19 January to Saturday, 24 January 2026 (6 days)

First Semester Final Examinations

  • Monday, 26 January to Saturday, 7 February 2026 (12 days)

Students are encouraged to prepare early and attend all lectures to perform well in these examinations.

Break and Result Processing Schedule

After examinations, students will proceed on break while results are processed.

First Semester Break

  • Begins on Monday, 9 February 2026

Result Upload and Approval Process

  • Final Grades Upload to HODs: Monday, 9 March 2026 (by 2:00 pm)

  • Faculty Boards Meeting: Monday, 16 March 2026 (by 2:00 pm)

  • SBC Meeting on Grades: Thursday, 19 March 2026 (by 1:00 pm)

  • Senate Meeting on Grades: Wednesday, 25 March 2026 (by 11:00 am)

Release of Results

  • Electronic Release to Students: Monday, 30 March 2026

Students will be able to check their results online after approval by the Senate.

UNIABUJA First Semester Timetable 2025/2026

S/N

Activity

Date

1

New Students Registration

16 Sept – 31 Oct 2025

2

Returning Students Registration

22 Sept – 3 Oct 2025

3

Classes Begin

6 Oct 2025

4

Matriculation

5 Nov 2025

5

Add and Drop Period

7 Nov – 12 Nov 2025

6

Mid Semester Break

22 Dec 2025 – 2 Jan 2026

7

Classes Resume

5 Jan 2026

8

End of Lectures

16 Jan 2026

9

GST and Entrepreneurship Exams

19 Jan – 24 Jan 2026

10

Final Examinations

26 Jan – 7 Feb 2026

11

Semester Break Begins

9 Feb 2026

12

Grades Upload to HoDs

9 Mar 2026

13

Faculty Boards Meeting

16 Mar 2026

14

SBC Meeting

19 Mar 2026

15

Senate Meeting

25 Mar 2026

16

Release of Results

30 Mar 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When will UNIABUJA classes start for 2025/2026?
A: Classes will begin on Monday, 6 October 2025, for all students.

Q: How much is the school fee for UNIABUJA?
A: The school fees vary depending on your course. For the full breakdown, see the school fees schedule.

Q: When will the UNIABUJA hostel application begin?
A: Application for hostel spaces will be announced on the school's website: https://www.uniabuja.edu.ng/.

Q: When will the first semester results be released?
A: Results will be released electronically on Monday, 30 March 2026.

Q: Is there a break during the first semester?
A: Yes, the mid semester and New Year break will run from 22 December 2025 to 2 January 2026.

Q: Can the academic calendar change after publication?
A: Yes, the university may adjust some dates. Students should always check the official site: https://www.uniabuja.edu.ng/.