Question about University Academic Year in Canada

International Students
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<p>Hello,</p>

<pre><code>Why is the academic year so short in some Canadian universities ? The academic year at Carleton University for example is from September to April... That is only seven months long? Even the academic year at my high school is longer (9 months long).
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<p>Thank You. :)</p>

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<p>Classes typically run from the week after Labor Day until beginning of April, then the exam period begins and will usually finish in late April/early May. It varies a bit school to school. </p>

<p>I guess Canadian college students just learn faster. ;)</p>