The term "university year" can be replaced with several synonyms, each with its own connotations. The academic year refers to the period of time university students spend attending classes and completing coursework. The school term and semester are more specific synonyms referring to a period within the academic year. The term academic term also refers to a specific period of time during which specific courses are offered. Meanwhile, the phrase academic session is used to describe a full academic year. These synonyms are all interchangeable, but each can denote different time spans and connotations depending on the context of the situation.