This page lists the key dates for the academic year at AUT. These key dates are true for most courses of study, but some courses start or finish outside the academic year.
If you have questions about your course's start or finish date, or its exam dates, contact your faculty or school.
AUT's faculties and schools
2024 academic year - key dates
Semester 1
26 February
First day of classes
15 - 26 April
Mid-semester break
3 - 21 June
Study and assessment weeks
21 June
Last day of semester
Semester 2
15 July
First day of classes
2 - 13 September
Mid-semester break (no classes)
21 October - 8 November
Study and assessment weeks
8 November
Last day of semester
Note: The academic year dates were accurate when published. AUT reserves the right to amend individual dates as required.
2025 academic year - key dates
Semester 1
3 March
First day of classes
14 - 25 April
Mid-semester break
9 - 27 June
Study and assessment weeks
27 June
Last day of semester
Semester 2
21 July
First day of classes
8 - 19 September
Mid-semester break (no classes)
28 October - 14 November
Study and assessment weeks
14 November
Last day of semester
Note: The academic year dates were accurate when published. AUT reserves the right to amend individual dates as required.