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Manual ICS Import

If your university or scheduling system isn't listed in the institution search, you can import any standard .ics calendar file. This works with virtually any scheduling system: if it can export a calendar, Study-Track can read it.

Exporting an ICS file​

Most calendar and scheduling systems have an export option. Look for it in the following places:

SystemWhere to export
Google CalendarSettings → your calendar → Export calendar
OutlookFile → Save calendar → Save as type: ICS
Apple CalendarFile → Export → Export…
University portals"Download schedule", "Export to calendar", or similar
Not sure where to look?

Search <your university name> timetable ICS export: most university IT helpdesks have a dedicated guide for this.

Importing the file into Study-Track​

  1. Go to Settings → Timetable

  2. Tap Add timetable

  3. Select Upload ICS file

  4. Choose the .ics file from your device

  5. Study-Track shows a preview of the events that will be imported

  6. Tap Confirm import

What gets imported​

Study-Track reads the event title, date, start and end times, and location from the ICS file. Each unique course title becomes a subject with an auto-assigned colour. Activity types (Lecture, Lab, Tutorial) are imported if your source system includes them.

Limitations​

Unlike Smartschool and TimeEdit imports, a manually uploaded file is a one-time snapshot: it does not auto-update when your schedule changes. If your timetable is revised mid-semester, you'll need to download a fresh file and re-import.

Live feeds vs file uploads

If your university portal offers both a downloadable ICS file and a subscription URL, prefer the subscription URL and use the Smartschool or TimeEdit import flow instead: those stay current automatically.

Updating a manual import​

To replace a manually imported timetable:

  1. Go to Settings → Timetable
  2. Tap the import source
  3. Tap Delete all events from this source
  4. Upload the new ICS file using the steps above
Manual edits are lost on re-import

Any manual edits you made to imported events (title changes, colour overrides) will not carry over. If you've customised events heavily, note your changes before deleting.