UNIMAID Releases Official Academic Calendar for 2025/2026 Session

The University of Maiduguri has published the approved schedule of academic activities for the 2025/2026 session, with the First Semester set to commence on Thursday, January 15, 2026.

According to the Office of the Registrar, the calendar outlines key milestones for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across the two semesters.

First Semester

January 15, 2026 — Commencement of First Semester
April 13, 2026 — Start of First Semester Examinations (Week 16)
May 8, 2026 — End of First Semester Examinations (Week 19)
May 11, 2026 — Commencement of Postgraduate Examinations (Week 20)
May 22, 2026 — End of Postgraduate Examinations (Week 21)

Second Semester

May 25, 2026 — Commencement of Second Semester (Week 22)
August 24, 2026 — Start of Second Semester Examinations (Week 35)
September 24, 2026 — End of Second Semester Examinations (Week 39)
October 5, 2026 — Commencement of Postgraduate Examinations (Week 41)
October 12, 2026 — End of Postgraduate Examinations (Week 42)
October 23, 2026 — Official End of the 2025/2026 Academic Session (Week 43)

The released calendar provides clarity for students and staff as the institution prepares for the new academic year.