sügissemester
Sügissemester is the autumn semester, the first major term of the academic year in many Estonian-speaking educational institutions, including universities and colleges. The term denotes the period during which courses are taught in the autumn.
Timing and duration typically begin in September and run through December, with some courses and assessments
Academic structure during the sügissemester involves students enrolling in courses, earning credits, and participating in lectures,
Relation to kevadsemester: sügissemester is followed by the kevadsemester (spring semester), together forming the standard academic
Etymology and usage: The word combines sügis, meaning autumn, with semester, reflecting its position as the