Here are some key dates in the Academic Year 2016/2017:
1st Semester
Advised arrival date for international students
Orientation Days for international students
14 to 21 September 2016 ✓
Start of the 1st semester lectures
End of 1st semester lectures
Christmas Holiday
19 December 2016 to 01 January 2017 ✓
1st semester exam period
2 January to 3 February 2017 ✓
1st semester grades given
2nd Semester
Advised arrival date for international students
Orientation Days for international students
Start of the 2nd semester lectures
Carnival holiday
27 and 28 February 2017 ✓
Easter holiday
Queima das Fitas (no classes)
End of 2nd semester lectures
2nd semester exam period
2nd semester grades given
As indicated in the academic calendar above, you are advised to arrive some days before the Orientation Days take place.