The academic year is divided into two terms; the autumn and spring semester. In addition, Bodø International Summer University is offered during the summer.
The semester dates for 2005/2006 are as follows (may be subject to change):
Autumn 2005 Spring 2006
August 1-26
Registration of admitted students
August 16
Official opening of the academic year 2005/2006
August 16-19
Introduction week
August 22
Regular tutition commences
August 26
Deadline for semester fee payment
September 23
Deadline for acceptance of study plan
Septmeber 23
Course registration deadline
September 23
Deadline for applications for special exam arrangements
November 21-December 16
Examination period
December 17-January 8
Christmas break
Januray 9
Regular tuition commences
December 12-January 20
Registration of admitted students
January 10
Orientation meeting for Erasmus students
January 20
Deadline for semester fee payment
January 27
Deadline for acceptance of study plan
January 27
Course registration deadline
January 27
Deadline for applications for special exam arrangements
February 9
Orientation meeting for M.Sc. Energy Management students
April 10-17
Easter break
May 8-June 23
Examination period
June 24
Summer break starts
June 19
Semester start for Master of Comparative Social Work
June 21-July 14
Managing Diversity
July 31-August 4
Business in Practice
Autumn 2006
The academic year 2006/2007 commences August 15, 2006. Introduction week for international students will be held in week 33, August 14-18.