Madrid Semester Calendar
Join IAU for a semester or academic year in Madrid, Spain. Four months in the heart of the Iberian Peninsula offers the opportunity to enroll in region-specific courses, live with a Spanish host, 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.
Fall 2021 Semester
Full Semester
Arrival in Madrid | Sunday, August 29 |
Orientation |
Monday, August 30 - Tuesday, August 31 |
Classes Begin |
Wednesday, September 1 |
Last Day of Classes |
Friday, December 11 |
Departure |
Saturday, December 12 |
Flex Option
Orientation (Remote/Asynchronous) | Monday, September 6 - Tuesday, September 7 |
Classes Begin (Remote/Asynchronous) |
Wednesday, September 8 |
Arrival in Madrid |
Friday, September 17 |
Light Orientation |
Saturday September 18 |
In-Person Classes Begin |
Monday, September 20 |
Last Day of Classes |
Friday, December 11 |
Departure | Saturday, December 12 |