Kashim Ibrahim University (KIU) in Maiduguri confirmed the timetable for the 2026/2027 academic year. The University Senate gave its approval during the 30th regular meeting on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

Based on the ratified schedule, existing students will begin classes on Monday, October 5, 2026, and new enrolments and registrations will take place from Monday, October 5 through Saturday, October 17, 2026.

Key activities for the first semester include:

• Orientation for newly admitted students: Wednesday, February 10, 2027.
• Matriculation of newly admitted students: Thursday, February 11, 2027.
• Examinations for returning students: Monday, January 18 to Saturday, February 6, 2027.
• Examinations for new students: Monday, January 25 to Saturday, February 13, 2027.
• Semester break for returning students: Sunday, February 7 to Sunday, February 21, 2027.
• Semester break for new students: Sunday, February 14 to Sunday, February 21, 2027.

Second‑semester classes for all cohorts are slated to run from Monday, February 22 through Saturday, June 5, 2027.

Exams for the second semester are set for Monday, June 7 to Saturday, June 26, 2027.

A lengthy break is planned from Monday, June 28 to Sunday, October 3, 2027, after which the 2027/2028 session should begin on Monday, October 4, 2027.

The institution also confirmed that every national and state public holiday will be observed.

Both students and staff are urged to note these dates and arrange their academic plans accordingly.