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 opportuntity 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)	Monday, August 28
Arrival	Monday, September 4
Orientation	Tuesday, September 5 & Friday, September 8
Classes Begin	Wednesday, September 6
Fall Break	Wednesday, December 6 - Sunday, December 10
Last Day of Class	Thursday, December 14
Final Exams	Friday, December 15
Departure	Saturday, December 16

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.

Spring 2024 Semester

Early Start Program Arrival (optional)	Monday, January 15
Arrival	Monday, January 22
Orientation	Tuesday, January 23 & Friday, January 26
Classes Begin	Wednesday, January 24
Spring Break	Friday, March 22 - Monday, April 1
Last Day of Class/Final Exams Finish	Friday, April 26
Departure	Saturday, April 27

Summer 2024

Session	Dates	Duration	Credit Load
Internship	May 20 - July 13	8 weeks	6
A	May 30 - July 13	6 weeks	6 or 9
B	May 30 - June 22	3 weeks	3
C	June 20 - July 13	3 weeks	3

	Internship	Session A	Session B	Session C
Arrival	Monday, May 20	Thursday, May 30	Thursday, May 30	Thursday, June 20
Orientation	Tuesday, May 21	Friday, May 31	Friday, May 31	Friday, June 21
Classes Begin	Wednesday, May 22	Monday, June 3	Monday, June 3	Monday, June 24
Orientation Day-Trip	Friday, May 24	Friday, June 7	Friday, June 7	Friday, June 28
Final Exams	Friday, July 12	Thursday, July 11 - Friday, July 12	Friday, June 21	Thursday, July 11 - Friday, July 12
Departure	Saturday, July 13	Saturday, July 13	Saturday, June 22	Saturday, July 13

Barcelona Academic Calendar

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