kevadsemestr

Kevadsemestr, or spring semester, is the second term of the academic year at many Estonian higher education institutions. It follows the autumn semester (sügissemestr) and typically precedes the summer period (suvesemester). The exact dates vary by university, but the teaching period generally runs from January or February through May, with the examination and assessment period in May and June. In many programs, a mid-term or reading week occurs midway through the term.

During kevadsemestr students attend lectures, seminars, and practical sessions, complete assignments, and undertake exams or continuous assessment. Courses are usually allocated in ECTS credits, with a full-time workload around 60 credits for the academic year, often organized as around 28–32 credits in the spring term, depending on the program and year of study.

Universities may offer courses that are specific to the spring term or carry over from autumn. The spring term is also a common time for internships, project work, or research projects to begin or continue. Exchange students may join spring cohorts, or the term may be used to complete mandatory curriculum for degree programs that fit the annual schedule.

Overall, kevadsemestr is a standard element of Estonian higher education calendars, providing the core teaching period in the first half of the calendar year and contributing to the annual progression toward degree completion.