Key Dates
EIA has three trimesters in each academic year. These intake dates listed below show the dates of enrolment, the start and finish dates of main study periods, the exam period and public holidays. International students are encouraged to apply as early as possible to allow visa application time in order to successfully enrol in your preferred intake.
Academic Calendar
Annual Calendar 2025
| Event | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation for New Students | 28 April, 2025 | 1-5 September, 2025 | 5-9 January, 2026 |
| Teaching Commences | 5 May, 2025 | 8 September, 2025 | 12 January, 2025 |
| Census Date (final Enrolment Day) | 19 May, 2025 | 3 October, 2025 | 6 February, 2026 |
| Mid-trimester Break | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Teaching Ends | 25 July, 2025 | 29 November, 2025 | 4 April, 2026 |
| Examination Preparation Week | 28 July - 1 August 2024, 2025 | 1-5 December, 2025 | 6-10 April, 2026 |
| Examination Week | 4-8 August, 2025 | 8-13 December, 2025 | 13-18 April, 2026 |
| Grade Release | 22 August, 2025 | 9 January, 2026 | 1 May, 2026 |
| Supplementary/Deferred Examination Week | 1-5 September, 2025 | 19-24 January, 2025 | 18-23 May, 2026 |
Victorian Public Holidays 2025
| Event | Day | Date |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day |
Wednesday
|
1 January, 2025
|
| Australia Day | Monday | 27 January, 2025 |
| Labour Day | Monday | 10 March, 2025 |
| Good Friday | Friday | 18 April, 2025 |
| Saturday before Easter Sunday | Saturday | 19 April, 2025 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday | 20 April, 2025 |
| Easter Monday | Monday | 21 April, 2025 |
| ANZAC Day | Friday | 25 April, 2025 |
| King’s Birthday | Friday | 9 June, 2025 |
| Friday before AFL Grand Final | Friday | Subject to AFL schedule |
| Melbourne Cup Day | Tuesday | 4 November, 2025 |
| Christmas Day | Thursday | 25 December, 2025 |
| Boxing Day | Friday | 26 December, 2025 |