The IMPH academic year, which begins in October, is divided into two semesters and a summer session. *Please note: exact dates change slightly on a yearly basis.
Semester 1 (Fall)
October – February, semester ends with course exams.
Semester 2 (Spring)
March – June, semester ends with course exams.
Summer Session
July – September, primarily devoted to work on the Thesis/Master Paper (including field work if necessary). The oral defense of the thesis, or presentation of the master paper take place in September, prior to graduation. Graduation takes place in September.
