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Academic Schedule Overview

Academic Calendar

Lokman Hekim University’s graduate programs integrate advanced academic education with research and applied learning. Through modern laboratories, simulation facilities, and affiliated teaching hospitals, students develop specialized expertise and practical skills for advanced professional and academic careers in healthcare.

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FALL SEMESTER

DateAcademic Activity
July 28 – August 1, 2025Submission of compulsory/elective courses approved by relevant boards to the Office of Student Affairs
August 6, 2025Announcement of fall semester course schedules and offered courses
Dates to be announced by ÖSYMTuition payment and first registration for students placed via YKS and DGS
Dates to be announced by ÖSYMTuition payment and first registration for students placed via YKS additional placement
August 18 – 24, 2025Tuition payment period for continuing associate and undergraduate students
September 8 – 14, 2025Course registration and academic advisor approvals
September 12, 2025Orientation program for first-year students
September 15 – December 26, 2025Start and end of courses
September 29 – October 5, 2025Course add/drop period and advisor approvals
November 1 – 9, 2025Midterm examinations
November 14, 2025Announcement of midterm exam results
November 17 – 19, 2025Grade entry reopening for material error objections
December 29, 2025 – January 11, 2026Final examinations
January 14, 2026Announcement of final exam results
January 15 – 16, 2026Processing of material error objections
January 19 – 25, 2026Make-up examinations
January 27, 2026Announcement of make-up exam results
January 28 – 30, 2026Single course exam applications for graduating students
February 2 – 4, 2026Tuition payment for single course exam applicants
February 9 – 11, 2026Single course examinations
February 16 – 18, 2026First Additional Examinations
March 2 – 4, 2026Second Additional Examinations

SPRING SEMESTER

DateAcademic Activity
January 2 – 10, 2026Submission of compulsory/elective courses approved by relevant boards to the Office of Student Affairs
January 16, 2026Announcement of spring semester course schedules
January 26 – February 1, 2026Tuition payment period
February 2 – 8, 2026Course registration and academic advisor approvals
February 9 – May 22, 2026Start and end of courses
February 16 – 22, 2026Course add/drop period and advisor approvals
March 30 – April 5, 2026Midterm examinations
April 9, 2026Announcement of midterm exam results
April 10 – 14, 2026Grade entry reopening for material error objections
June 1 – 14, 2026Final examinations
June 16, 2026Announcement of final exam results
June 17 – 19, 2026Processing of material error objections
June 22 – 28, 2026Make-up examinations
June 29, 2026Announcement of make-up exam results
July 1 – 3, 2026Single course exam applications
July 6 – 7, 2026Tuition payment for single course exam applicants
July 8 – 10, 2026Single course examinations
September 21 – 25, 2026First Additional Examinations
October 12 – 16, 2026Second Additional Examinations

OFFICIAL HOLIDAYS

DateHoliday
October 28, 2025 (Tuesday)Republic Day Eve
October 29, 2025 (Wednesday)Republic Day
January 1, 2026 (Thursday)New Year’s Day
March 19, 2026 (Thursday – Afternoon)Ramadan Feast Eve
March 20 – 22, 2026Ramadan Feast
April 23, 2026 (Thursday)National Sovereignty and Children’s Day
May 1, 2026 (Thursday)Labor and Solidarity Day
May 19, 2026 (Tuesday)Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day
May 26, 2026Sacrifice Feast Eve
May 27 – 30, 2026Sacrifice Feast
July 15, 2026 (Wednesday)Democracy and National Unity Day
August 30, 2026 (Sunday)Victory Day
 
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PeriodEventStartEnd
UNIVERSITYRegistration procedures for newly admitted studentsÖSYMÖSYM
UNIVERSITYForeign Language Placement TestSchool of Foreign Languages
UNIVERSITYAnnouncement of Foreign Language Placement Test resultsSchool of Foreign Languages
UNIVERSITYTuition payment and first registration for students placed via YKS and DGSÖSYMÖSYM
UNIVERSITYTuition payment and first registration for students placed via YKS additional placementÖSYMÖSYM
UNIVERSITYTuition payment for continuing associate and undergraduate students (For any changes/extensions, please follow announcements by the University and the Department of Student Affairs.)August 18, 2025 (Mon)August 24, 2025 (Sun)
UNIVERSITYFinalization of compulsory/elective courses by relevant boards and submission to the Office of Student AffairsJuly 28, 2025 (Mon)August 1, 2025 (Fri)
UNIVERSITYAnnouncement of Fall Semester course schedules and offered coursesAugust 6, 2025 (Wed)
UNIVERSITYFall Semester course registration / advisor approvalsAugust 25, 2025 (Mon)August 30, 2025 (Sat)
UNIVERSITYStart and end of Fall Semester university compulsory/elective courses and faculty elective coursesSeptember 15, 2025 (Mon)December 22, 2025 (Mon)
UNIVERSITYFall Semester add/drop period / advisor approvalsSeptember 15, 2025 (Mon)September 19, 2025 (Fri)
UNIVERSITYFall Semester midterm examinations (university compulsory/elective + faculty electives)November 1, 2025 (Sat)November 9, 2025 (Sun)
UNIVERSITYDeadline for entering and announcing midterm exam gradesNovember 14, 2025 (Fri)
UNIVERSITYMaterial error objections for midterm exams (students or instructors)November 17, 2025 (Mon)November 19, 2025 (Wed)
UNIVERSITYGrade entry reopening for accepted midterm objectionsNovember 17, 2025 (Mon)November 19, 2025 (Wed)
UNIVERSITYFall Semester final examinationsDecember 29, 2025 (Mon)January 11, 2026 (Sun)
UNIVERSITYDeadline for entering and announcing final exam gradesJanuary 14, 2026 (Wed)
UNIVERSITYMaterial error objections for final exams (students or instructors)January 15, 2026 (Thu)January 16, 2026 (Fri)
UNIVERSITYGrade entry reopening for accepted final objectionsJanuary 15, 2026 (Thu)January 16, 2026 (Fri)
UNIVERSITYFall Semester make-up examinationsJanuary 19, 2026 (Mon)January 25, 2026 (Sun)
UNIVERSITYDeadline for entering and announcing make-up exam gradesJanuary 26, 2026 (Mon)
UNIVERSITYMaterial error objections for make-up examsJanuary 27, 2026 (Tue)January 28, 2026 (Wed)
UNIVERSITYGrade entry reopening for accepted make-up objectionsJanuary 27, 2026 (Tue)January 28, 2026 (Wed)
UNIVERSITYFinalization of compulsory/elective courses by relevant boards and submission to the Office of Student Affairs (Spring)January 2, 2026 (Fri)January 10, 2026 (Sat)
UNIVERSITYAnnouncement of Spring Semester course schedules and offered coursesJanuary 16, 2026 (Fri)
UNIVERSITYTuition paymentJanuary 26, 2026 (Mon)February 1, 2026 (Sun)
UNIVERSITYSpring Semester course registration / advisor approvalsFebruary 2, 2026 (Mon)February 8, 2026 (Sun)
UNIVERSITYStart and end of Spring Semester university compulsory/elective courses and faculty elective coursesFebruary 9, 2026 (Mon)May 22, 2026 (Fri)
UNIVERSITYSpring Semester add/drop period / advisor approvalsFebruary 16, 2026 (Mon)February 22, 2026 (Sun)
UNIVERSITYSpring Semester midterm examinations (university compulsory/elective + faculty electives)March 30, 2026 (Mon)April 5, 2026 (Sun)
UNIVERSITYDeadline for entering and announcing midterm exam gradesApril 9, 2026 (Thu)
UNIVERSITYMaterial error objections for midterm exams (students or instructors)April 10, 2026 (Fri)April 14, 2026 (Tue)
UNIVERSITYGrade entry reopening for accepted midterm objectionsApril 10, 2026 (Fri)April 14, 2026 (Tue)
UNIVERSITYSpring Semester final examinationsJune 1, 2026 (Mon)June 14, 2026 (Sun)
UNIVERSITYDeadline for entering and announcing final exam gradesJune 16, 2026 (Tue)
UNIVERSITYMaterial error objections for final examsJune 17, 2026 (Wed)June 19, 2026 (Fri)
UNIVERSITYGrade entry reopening for accepted final objectionsJune 17, 2026 (Wed)June 19, 2026 (Fri)
UNIVERSITYSpring Semester make-up examinationsJune 22, 2026 (Mon)June 28, 2026 (Sun)
UNIVERSITYDeadline for entering and announcing make-up exam gradesJune 29, 2026 (Mon)
UNIVERSITYMaterial error objections for make-up examsJune 30, 2026 (Tue)July 1, 2026 (Wed)
UNIVERSITYGrade entry reopening for accepted make-up objectionsJune 30, 2026 (Tue)July 1, 2026 (Wed)

TERM 1

PeriodEventStartEnd
TERM 1Term I Orientation ProgramSeptember 8, 2025 (Mon)September 12, 2025 (Fri)
TERM 1Term I Scientific and Clinical Approaches BoardSeptember 15, 2025 (Mon)May 12, 2026 (Tue)
TERM 1Term I Introduction to Medicine BoardSeptember 15, 2025 (Mon)October 24, 2025 (Fri)
TERM 1Term I Introduction to Medicine Board – Practical & Theoretical ExamsOctober 23, 2025 (Thu)October 24, 2025 (Fri)
TERM 1Term I Introduction to Medicine Board – Make-up Exams (Practical & Theoretical)December 4, 2025 (Thu)December 5, 2025 (Fri)
TERM 1Term I Cell Structure and Functions BoardOctober 27, 2025 (Mon)December 12, 2025 (Fri)
TERM 1Term I Cell Structure and Functions Board – Practical & Theoretical ExamsDecember 11, 2025 (Thu)December 12, 2025 (Fri)
TERM 1Term I Cell Structure and Functions Board – Make-up ExamsJanuary 15, 2026 (Thu)January 16, 2026 (Fri)
TERM 1Term I Tissues and Functions BoardDecember 15, 2025 (Mon)January 23, 2026 (Fri)
TERM 1Term I Tissues and Functions Board – Practical & Theoretical ExamsJanuary 22, 2026 (Thu)January 23, 2026 (Fri)
TERM 1Term I Tissues and Functions Board – Make-up ExamsMarch 5, 2026 (Thu)March 6, 2026 (Fri)
TERM 1 (SEMESTER BREAK)Term I Semester BreakJanuary 26, 2026 (Mon)February 8, 2026 (Sun)
TERM 1Term I Locomotor System I BoardFebruary 9, 2026 (Mon)March 13, 2026 (Fri)
TERM 1Term I Locomotor System I – Practical & Theoretical ExamsMarch 11, 2026 (Wed)March 12, 2026 (Thu)
TERM 1Term I Locomotor System I – Make-up ExamsApril 21, 2026 (Tue)April 22, 2026 (Wed)
TERM 1Term I Locomotor System II BoardMarch 16, 2026 (Mon)April 30, 2026 (Thu)
TERM 1Term I Locomotor System II – Practical & Theoretical ExamsApril 29, 2026 (Wed)April 30, 2026 (Thu)
TERM 1Term I Locomotor System II – Make-up ExamsMay 7, 2026 (Thu)May 8, 2026 (Fri)
TERM 1Term I Scientific and Clinical Approaches Board – ExamMay 5, 2026 (Tue)
TERM 1Term I Scientific and Clinical Approaches Board – Make-up ExamMay 12, 2026 (Tue)
TERM 1Term I Final Exam (Practical & Theoretical)May 14, 2026 (Thu)May 15, 2026 (Fri)
TERM 1Term I Make-up Exam / Resit (Practical & Theoretical)June 1, 2026 (Mon)June 2, 2026 (Tue)

TERM 2

PeriodEventStartEnd
TERM 2Term II Scientific and Clinical Approaches BoardSeptember 1, 2025 (Mon)May 20, 2026 (Wed)
TERM 2Term II Nervous System and Special Senses BoardSeptember 1, 2025 (Mon)October 17, 2025 (Fri)
TERM 2Term II Nervous System and Special Senses – Practical & Theoretical ExamsOctober 16, 2025 (Thu)October 17, 2025 (Fri)
TERM 2Term II Nervous System and Special Senses – Make-up ExamsNovember 27, 2025 (Thu)November 28, 2025 (Fri)
TERM 2Term II Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Lymphatic Systems BoardOctober 20, 2025 (Mon)December 5, 2025 (Fri)
TERM 2Term II Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Lymphatic Systems – ExamsDecember 4, 2025 (Thu)December 5, 2025 (Fri)
TERM 2Term II Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Lymphatic Systems – Make-up ExamsJanuary 8, 2026 (Thu)January 9, 2026 (Fri)
TERM 2Term II Gastrointestinal System and Metabolism BoardDecember 8, 2025 (Mon)January 16, 2026 (Fri)
TERM 2Term II Gastrointestinal System and Metabolism – ExamsJanuary 15, 2026 (Thu)January 16, 2026 (Fri)
TERM 2Term II Gastrointestinal System and Metabolism – Make-up ExamsMarch 5, 2026 (Thu)March 6, 2026 (Fri)
TERM 2 (SEMESTER BREAK)Term II Semester BreakJanuary 19, 2026 (Mon)February 1, 2026 (Sun)
TERM 2Term II Urogenital and Endocrine Systems BoardFebruary 2, 2026 (Mon)March 13, 2026 (Fri)
TERM 2Term II Urogenital and Endocrine Systems – ExamsMarch 12, 2026 (Thu)March 13, 2026 (Fri)
TERM 2Term II Urogenital and Endocrine Systems – Make-up ExamsApril 29, 2026 (Wed)April 30, 2026 (Thu)
TERM 2Term II Fundamentals of Diseases BoardMarch 16, 2026 (Mon)May 8, 2026 (Fri)
TERM 2Term II Fundamentals of Diseases – ExamsMay 7, 2026 (Thu)May 8, 2026 (Fri)
TERM 2Term II Fundamentals of Diseases – Make-up ExamsMay 14, 2026 (Thu)May 15, 2026 (Fri)
TERM 2Term II Scientific and Clinical Approaches II – Practical & Theoretical ExamsMay 11, 2026 (Mon)
TERM 2Term II Scientific and Clinical Approaches II – Make-up ExamsMay 20, 2026 (Wed)
TERM 2Term II Final Exam (Practical & Theoretical)May 21, 2026 (Thu)May 22, 2026 (Fri)
TERM 2Term II Make-up Exam / Resit (Practical & Theoretical)June 4, 2026 (Thu)June 5, 2026 (Fri)

TERM 3

PeriodEventStartEnd
TERM 3Term III Public Health / Forensic Medicine / Ethics and Clinical Skills BoardSeptember 1, 2025 (Mon)May 15, 2026 (Fri)
TERM 3Term III Neoplasia and Hematopoietic System Diseases BoardSeptember 1, 2025 (Mon)October 6, 2025 (Mon)
TERM 3Term III Neoplasia and Hematopoietic System Diseases – ExamOctober 6, 2025 (Mon)
TERM 3Term III Neoplasia and Hematopoietic System Diseases – Make-up ExamNovember 5, 2025 (Wed)
TERM 3Term III Cardiovascular and Respiratory System Diseases BoardOctober 7, 2025 (Tue)November 10, 2025 (Mon)
TERM 3Term III Cardiovascular and Respiratory System Diseases – ExamNovember 10, 2025 (Mon)
TERM 3Term III Cardiovascular and Respiratory System Diseases – Make-up ExamDecember 3, 2025 (Wed)
TERM 3Term III Gastrointestinal System Diseases BoardNovember 11, 2025 (Tue)December 8, 2025 (Mon)
TERM 3Term III Gastrointestinal System Diseases – ExamDecember 8, 2025 (Mon)
TERM 3Term III Gastrointestinal System Diseases – Make-up ExamDecember 31, 2025 (Wed)
TERM 3Term III Endocrine and Urogenital System Diseases BoardDecember 9, 2025 (Tue)January 16, 2026 (Fri)
TERM 3Term III Endocrine and Urogenital System Diseases – ExamJanuary 16, 2026 (Fri)
TERM 3Term III Endocrine and Urogenital System Diseases – Make-up ExamMarch 18, 2026 (Wed)
TERM 3 (SEMESTER BREAK)Term III Semester BreakJanuary 19, 2026 (Mon)February 1, 2026 (Sun)
TERM 3Term III Central Nervous System Diseases BoardFebruary 2, 2026 (Mon)March 30, 2026 (Mon)
TERM 3Term III Central Nervous System Diseases – ExamMarch 30, 2026 (Mon)
TERM 3Term III Central Nervous System Diseases – Make-up ExamApril 22, 2026 (Wed)
TERM 3Term III Musculoskeletal System Diseases BoardMarch 31, 2026 (Tue)April 27, 2026 (Mon)
TERM 3Term III Musculoskeletal System Diseases – ExamApril 27, 2026 (Mon)
TERM 3Term III Musculoskeletal System Diseases – Make-up ExamMay 8, 2026 (Fri)
TERM 3Term III Public Health / Forensic Medicine / Ethics and Clinical Skills – Practical & Theoretical ExamsMay 4, 2026 (Mon)May 5, 2026 (Tue)
TERM 3Term III Public Health / Forensic Medicine / Ethics and Clinical Skills – Make-up ExamsMay 14, 2026 (Thu)May 15, 2026 (Fri)
TERM 3Term III Final ExamMay 20, 2026 (Wed)
TERM 3Term III Make-up Exam / ResitJune 8, 2026 (Mon)

TERM 4

PeriodEventStartEnd
TERM 4Term IV Clinical Courses and Practice Board – Fall SemesterAugust 25, 2025 (Mon)January 2, 2026 (Fri)
TERM 4 (SEMESTER BREAK)Term IV Semester BreakJanuary 5, 2026 (Mon)January 18, 2026 (Sun)
TERM 4Term IV Clinical Courses and Practice Board – Spring SemesterJanuary 19, 2026 (Mon)May 22, 2026 (Fri)
TERM 4Term IV Make-up ExamsJune 1, 2026 (Mon)June 5, 2026 (Fri)
TERM 4Term IV Make-up/Resit ExamsJune 8, 2026 (Mon)June 12, 2026 (Fri)

TERM 5

PeriodEventStartEnd
TERM 5Term V Clinical Courses and Practice Board – Fall SemesterSeptember 1, 2025 (Mon)January 2, 2026 (Fri)
TERM 5 (SEMESTER BREAK)Term V Semester BreakJanuary 5, 2026 (Mon)January 18, 2026 (Sun)
TERM 5Term V Clinical Courses and Practice Board – Spring SemesterJanuary 19, 2026 (Mon)May 22, 2026 (Fri)
TERM 5Term V Make-up ExamsJune 1, 2026 (Mon)June 5, 2026 (Fri)
TERM 5Term V Make-up/Resit ExamsJune 8, 2026 (Mon)June 12, 2026 (Fri)

TERM 6

PeriodEventStartEnd
TERM 6Term VI InternshipsJuly 1, 2025 (Tue)June 30, 2026 (Tue)

OFFICIAL HOLIDAYS

PeriodEventStartEnd
HOLIDAYRepublic Day (Official Holiday)October 28, 2025 (Tue)
HOLIDAYRepublic DayOctober 29, 2025 (Wed)
HOLIDAYNew Year’s DayJanuary 1, 2026 (Thu)
HOLIDAYRamadan Feast Eve (Afternoon)March 19, 2026 (Thu)
HOLIDAYRamadan FeastMarch 20, 2026 (Fri)March 22, 2026 (Sun)
HOLIDAYNational Sovereignty and Children’s DayApril 23, 2026 (Thu)
HOLIDAYLabor and Solidarity DayMay 1, 2026 (Fri)
HOLIDAYCommemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports DayMay 19, 2026 (Tue)
HOLIDAYSacrifice Feast EveMay 26, 2026 (Tue)
HOLIDAYSacrifice FeastMay 27, 2026 (Wed)May 30, 2026 (Sat)
HOLIDAYDemocracy and National Unity DayJuly 15, 2026 (Wed)
HOLIDAYVictory DayAugust 30, 2026 (Sun)
 
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2025–2026 Academic Year
Academic Calendar – Autumn Semester

DateAcademic Activity
01–07 September 2025Course registrations and advisor approvals
05 September 2025Orientation program for first-year students
08 September – 29 December 2025Beginning and end of non-committee courses
08 September 2025 – 12 January 2026Beginning and end of Grade IV clinical courses
08 September 2025Grade I – Beginning of The Basis of Life: Cell and Tissue Systems (Committee 1)
08 September 2025Grade II – Beginning of Circulatory and Respiratory Systems (Committee 1)
08 September 2025Grade III – Beginning of Infectious Diseases (Committee 1)
22–28 September 2025Course add/drop period and advisor approvals
17 October 2025Grade II – End of Circulatory and Respiratory Systems (Committee 1)
20–21 October 2025Grade II – Circulatory and Respiratory Systems (Committee 1) – Theoretical and Practical Board Exam
22 October 2025Grade II – Beginning of Digestive System (Committee 2)
03–14 November 2025Midterm examinations for non-committee courses
14 November 2025Announcement of midterm exam grades
17–19 November 2025Material error objections and grade entry reopening
29 December 2025 – 11 January 2026Final examinations for non-committee courses
12 January – 08 February 2026Semester break
19–25 January 2026Make-up examinations
27 January 2026Announcement of make-up exam grades

Academic Calendar – Spring Semester

DateAcademic Activity
02–08 February 2026Course registrations and advisor approvals
09 February – 25 May 2026Non-committee courses (beginning and end)
09 February 2026Beginning of Spring Semester courses (Grades I–III)
16–22 February 2026Course add/drop period and advisor approvals
30 March – 10 April 2026Midterm examinations
10 April 2026Announcement of midterm exam grades
01–14 June 2026Final examinations
16 June 2026Announcement of final exam grades
22–28 June 2026Make-up examinations
29 June 2026Announcement of make-up exam grades

Public Holidays

DateHoliday
28 October 2025 (Afternoon)Republic Day Eve
29 October 2025Republic Day
01 January 2026New Year’s Day
19 March 2026 (Afternoon)Ramadan Feast Eve
20–22 March 2026Ramadan Feast
23 April 2026National Sovereignty and Children’s Day
01 May 2026Labor and Solidarity Day
19 May 2026Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day
26 May 2026Sacrifice Feast Eve
27–30 May 2026Sacrifice Feast
15 July 2026Democracy and National Unity Day
30 August 2026Victory Day
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