Academic Calendar

Academic Calendar

Our academic calendar serves as a roadmap for students, outlining key dates, academic activities, and important events throughout the academic year, ensuring a well-organized and structured educational experience.'

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2025
Trimester Begins
January 6
Trimester Begins
Orientation Day
January 6 - 7
Orientation Day
Admissions Close
January 20
Admissions Close for Current Trimester
May Applications
January 20
May Applications Begin for May Intake
Errol Barrow Day
January 21
Errol Barrow Day Holiday

Errol Barrow Day in Barbados commemorates the life and legacy of the esteemed statesman, Sir Errol Barrow, who played a pivotal role in the country's independence and development.

Orientation Day
January 25
Orientation Day

Last Saturday of the Month

Mid Trimester Exams
February (17) - February (21)
Mid Trimester Examination
SME Student Travel/ Arrival on the Island
February (24) - February (28)
SME Student Travel
Eid Al-Fitr (Muslim Holiday)
March 31
Eid Al-Fitr (Muslim Holiday) No Class
Revision Week
April 7 - 11
Revision Week
End of Trimester Examinations
April 14 - 17
End of Trimester Examinations
Good Friday Holiday (Christian Holiday)
April 18
Good Friday Holiday (Christian Holiday)
Easter Monday Holiday (Christian Holiday)
April 21
Easter Monday Holiday (Christian Holiday)
Trimester Break
April 21 - 25
Trimester Ends
National Heroes Day (holiday)
April 28
National Heroes Day (holiday)

National Heroes Day in Barbados is a special day dedicated to honoring and celebrating the remarkable individuals who have made significant contributions to the nation's history, culture, and development, serving as inspirational figures for future generations.

Trimester Begins
April 29
Trimester Begins
Orientation
April 29 - 30
Orientation
Labour Day Holiday
May 1
Labour Day Holiday

National Heroes Day in Barbados is a special day dedicated to honoring and celebrating the remarkable individuals who have made significant contributions to the nation's history, culture, and development, serving as inspirational figures for future generations.

Admissions Close
May 12
Admission Close
August Applications
May 5
August Applications
Eid Ul Adha (Muslim Holiday) – No classes
June 6
Eid Ul Adha (Muslim Holiday)
Whitsuntide Monday
June 9
Whitsuntide Monday (holiday)
Mid-Trimester Examination
June 10 - 13
Mid-Trimester Examination
SME Student Travel/ Arrival on the Island
June 16 - 20
SME Student Travel
Revision Week
July 28 – 31
Revision Week
Emancipation Day
August 1
Emancipation Day (Public Holiday)

No Classes

Kadooment Day
August 4
Kadooment Day (Public Holiday)

No Classes

End of Trimester Examinations
August 5 - 8
End of Trimester Examinations
Trimester break
August 11 - 15
Trimester break
Next Trimester Begins
August 18
Next Trimester Begins
Orientation Day
August 18 - 19
Orientation Day
Admissions Closed
September 1
Admissions Close for Current Trimester
Applications for January
September 1
Applications for January Intake
Mid-Trimester Examinations
September 29 - October 3
Mid-Trimester Examinations
SME Student Travel/ Arrival on the Island
October 6 - 10
SME Student Travel
Revision Week
November 17 - 21
Revision Week
End of Trimester Examinations
November 24 - 28
End of Trimester Examinations
Independence Day
November 30
Independence Day (Public Holiday)
Trimester Break
December 1 – January (TBA)
Trimester Break
2026
Next Trimester Begins
January TBA
Next Trimester Begins
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VUB has received approval and recognition from the Medical Council of India, holds membership with the Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE), is registered with the Barbados Accreditation Council (BAC) and is included in the World Directory of Medical Schools.

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#34 Warrens Industrial Park,
Warrens St. Michael
Barbados, BB23027

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info@victoriaunibarbados.org

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