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.

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Fall 2025 

Early Start Program Arrival (Optional)	Sunday, August 31
Arrival in Madrid	Thursday, September 4
Orientation, City Tour & Welcome Activities	Friday, September 5 - Saturday, September 6
Classes Begin	Monday, September 8
Fall Break	Friday, October 24 - Sunday, November 2
Last Day of Classes	Thursday, December 11
Departure	Friday, December 12

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Spring 2026 

Early Start Program Arrival (Optional)	Sunday, January 11
Arrival in Madrid	Thursday, January 15
Orientation, City Tour & Welcome Activities	Friday, January 16 - Saturday, January 17
Classes Begin	Monday, January 19
Spring Break	Friday, March 27 - Sunday, April 5
Last Day of Classes	Wednesday, April 29
Departure	Thursday, April 30

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Summer 2026 

Arrival in Madrid	Tuesday, May 26
Orientation	Wednesday, May 27
Classes Begin	Monday, June 1
Final Exams	Monday, July 6 - Thursday, July 9
Farewell Event	Friday, July 10
Departure	Saturday, July 11

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