The University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID), through the Office of the Registrar, has released the official highlights of important dates and events for the 2025/2026 academic session.

According to the approved calendar, academic activities for the new session will begin Thursday, January 15, 2026, marking the commencement of the First Semester, scheduled for Week 2.

Key Dates in the 2025/2026 Academic Calendar

First Semester

January 15, 2026 — First Semester 2025/2026 Academic Session Commences

April 13, 2026 — First Semester Examinations Begin (Week 16)

May 8, 2026 — First Semester Examinations End (Week 19)

May 11, 2026 — Postgraduate Examinations Commence (Week 20)

May 22, 2026 — Postgraduate College Examinations End (Week 21)

Second Semester

May 25, 2026 — Second Semester Begins (Week 22)

August 24, 2026 — Second Semester Examinations Commence (Week 35)

September 24, 2026 — Second Semester Examinations End (Week 39)

October 5, 2026 — Postgraduate Examinations Commence (Week 41)

October 12, 2026 — Postgraduate Examinations End (Week 42)

October 23, 2026 — Official End of the 2025/2026 Academic Session (Week 43)