Madrid Academic Calendar

Join IAU for a semester, academic year, or summer in Madrid, Spain. Studying abroad in the heart of the Iberian Peninsula offers the opportunity to enroll in region-specific courses, live with a Spanish host or Co-Living Apartment, participate in field studies and study tours, hold an internship, or volunteer! 

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.

Summer 2024 

Arrival in Madrid	Sunday, May 19
Orientation & City Tour	Monday, May 20
Classes Begin	Tuesday, May 21
Last Day of Classes	Thursday, June 27
Departure	Friday, June 28

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Fall 2024 

Early Start Program Arrival (Optional)	Sunday, September 1
Arrival in Madrid	Thursday, September 5
Orientation, City Tour & Welcome Activities	Friday, September 6 - Saturday, September 7
Classes Begin	Monday, September 9
Fall Break	Friday, October 25 - Sunday, November 3
Last Day of Classes	Thursday, December 12
Departure	Friday, December 13

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Spring 2025 

Early Start Program Arrival (Optional)	Sunday, January 12
Arrival in Madrid	Thursday, January 16
Orientation, City Tour & Welcome Activities	Friday, January 17 - Saturday, January 18
Classes Begin	Monday, January 20
Spring Break	TBD
Last Day of Classes	Wednesday, May 7
Departure	Thursday, May 8

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*The Academic Calendars and program dates are subject to change.*