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

Florence Academic Calendar

Join IAU for a semester, academic year, or summer in Florence, Italy! Studying abroad along the Mediterranean offers students a wide range of liberal arts and region-specific courses in English or Italian, 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.



Fall 2023 Semester

 Early Start Program Arrival (optional)  Sunday, August 20
 Arrival  Friday, August 25
 Orientation  Saturday, August 26
 Classes Begin  Monday, August 28
 Fall Break  Monday, October 23 - Friday, October 27
 Last Day of Class  Thursday, December 7
 Departure  Friday, December 8


Spring 2024 Semester

 Early Start Program Arrival (optional)  Friday, January 26
 Arrival  Friday, February 2
 Orientation  Saturday, February 3 - Sunday, February 4
 Classes Begin  Monday, February 5
 Spring Break  Monday, April 1 - Friday, April 5
 Last Day of Class  Thursday, May 16
 Departure  Friday, May 17



Summer 2024

 Arrival  Saturday, June 15
 Classes Begin  Monday, June 17
 Last Day of Class  Friday, July 26
 Departure  Saturday, July 27