LATEST INFORMATION REGARDING CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19
IAU will host in-person courses for Fall 2021, J-Term 2022, and Spring 2022. More information here.

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 Semester Calendar

Join IAU for a semester or academic year in Barcelona, Spain. Four months along the Mediterranean 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 

 Early Start Program Arrival (optional)  Monday, August 30
 Arrival  Sunday, September 5
 Orientation  Monday, September 6 & Tuesday, September 7
 Classes Begin  Wednesday, September 8
 Fall Break  Tuesday, October 19 - Friday, October 22
 Last Day of Class  Friday, December 17
 Departure  Saturday, December 18


Flex Option

 Arrival in Barcelona
  Sunday, September 5
 Orientation
  Monday, September 6 & Tuesday, September 7
 Classes Begin
  Wednesday, September 8
 Fall Break  Tuesday, October 19 - Friday, October 22
 Last Day of Classes
  Friday, December 17
 Departure  Wednesday, November 24 - Wednesday, December 1


Spring 2022 Semester

 Early Start Program Arrival (optional)  Saturday, January 15
 Arrival  Saturday, January 22
 Orientation  Sunday, January 23 & Monday, January 24
 Classes Begin  Tuesday, January 25
 Spring Break  Monday, April 11 - Monday, April 18
 Last Day of Class  Tuesday, May 3
 Final Exams  Wednesday, May 4 - Friday, May 6
 Departure  Saturday, May 7

Calendars