Interested in pursuing an American degree in France? Learn about options through IAU's degree-granting institution - The American College of the Mediterranean.

Bachelor's and Master's Programs

Barcelona Academic Calendar

Join IAU for a semester, academic year, or summer in Barcelona, Spain! Studying abroad along the Mediterranean offers students a wide range of liberal arts and region-specific courses in English or Spanish, the opportunity to participate in for-credit internships, and access to cultural and academic field studies and excursions.

A note to students: IAU advises that students do not make any travel arrangements prior to the first week of classes. Field studies and course excursions can be scheduled during weekends and breaks, so IAU recommends not purchasing any tickets or scheduling any travel until after learning of course requirements on-site.

A student visa is required in order to participate in IAU's semester programs. In exceptional circumstances, for students who, due to difficulties, are unable to obtain a student visa, there is a delayed remote start option available. Contact the U.S. Office for more information.


Fall 2024 Semester

 Early Start Program Arrival  Monday, August 26
 Arrival  Monday, September 2
 Orientation  Tuesday, September 3
 Classes Begin  Wednesday, September 4
 Fall Break  Thursday, October 24 - Monday, November 4
Final Exams  Friday, December 13
 Departure  Saturday, December 14


Spring 2025 Semester

 Early Start Program Arrival  Monday, January 13
 Arrival  Friday, January 17
 Orientation  Saturday, January 18
 Classes Begin  Monday, January 20
 Spring Break  Thursday, April 10 - Monday, April 21
Final Exams  Friday, April 25
 Departure  Sunday, April 27


Summer 2025

Session Dates Duration Course Load
 Internship  May 19 - July 12
8 weeks 2
A  May 26 - July 12
6 weeks 2 or 3
B  May 26 - June 20 3 weeks 1
C  June 19 - July 12 3 weeks 1

  Internship Session A Session B Session C
 Arrival Monday, May 19 Monday, May 26 Monday, May 26 Thursday, June 19
 Orientation Tuesday, May 20
Tuesday, May 27 Tuesday, May 27 Friday, June 20
 Classes Begin Wednesday, May 21
Wednesday, May 28 Wednesday, May 28 Monday, June 23
Orientation Activities/Trip  Friday, May 23 & Friday, May 30 
Friday, May 30 Friday, May 30 Friday, June 27
 Final Exams  Friday, July 11 Friday, July 11 Thursday, June 19 Friday, July 11
 Departure Saturday, July 12
Saturday, July 12 Friday, June 20 Saturday, July 12