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 2025 Semester

 Early Start Program Arrival  Monday, September 1
 Arrival  Monday, September 8
 Orientation  Tuesday, September 9
 Classes Begin  Wednesday, September 10
Final Exams  Thursday, December 11 and Friday, December 12
 Departure Saturday, December 13


Spring 2026 Semester

 Early Start Program Arrival  Monday, January 12
 Arrival  Friday, January 16
 Orientation  Saturday, January 17
 Classes Begin  Monday, January 19
 Spring Break  Thursday, March 26 - Monday, April 6
Final Exams  Thursday, April 23 and Friday, April 24
 Departure  Sunday, April 26



Summer 2026 Term

Session 2026 Dates Duration  Course Load
 Internship Monday, May 18 - Saturday, July 11  8 weeks  2
 A Tuesday, May 26 - Saturday, July 11 6 weeks  2 or 3
 B Tuesday, May 26 - Thursday, June 18 3 weeks  1
 C Thursday, June 18 - Saturday, July 11 3 weeks  1


Internship Session A Session B Session C
Arrival Monday, May 18 Tuesday, May 26 Tuesday, May 26 Thursday, June 18
Orientation Tuesday, May 19 Wednesday, May 27 Wednesday, May 27 Thursday, June 18
Orientation Activities Friday, May 22 Friday May 29 Friday, May 29 Thursday, June 18
Included Day Trips Friday, June 5 &
Friday, June 26
Friday, June 5 &
Friday, June 26
Friday, June 5 Friday, June 26
Final Exams Friday, July 10 Friday, July 10 Wednesday, June 17 Friday, July 10
Departure Saturday, July 11 Saturday, July 11 Thursday, June 18 Saturday, July 11




Fall 2026
 Semester
 

Early Start Program Arrival

Friday, August 28, 2026

Arrival 

Friday, September 4, 2026

Orientation 

Saturday, September 5, 2026 - Sunday, September 6, 2026

Classes begin 

Monday, September 7, 2026

Last day to drop/add/change a course without a “W”

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Required make-up class session

Friday, October 23, 2026

Fall break 

Saturday, October 24 - Sunday, November 1, 2026

Last day of class 

Wednesday, December 9, 2026

Exam period 

Thursday, December 10, 2026 - Friday, December 11, 2026

Departure 

Sunday, December 13, 2026