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, 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 2023 Semester
Early Start Program Arrival (Optional) | Sunday, September 3 |
Arrival in Madrid | Thursday, September 7 |
Orientation & City Tour |
Friday, September 8 - Saturday, September 9 |
Classes Begin |
Monday, September 11 |
Last Day of Classes | Thursday, December 14 |
Departure | Friday, December 15 |
Spring 2024 Semester
Early Start Program Arrival (Optional) | Sunday, January 14 |
Arrival in Madrid | Thursday, January 18 |
Orientation & City Tour |
Friday, January 19 - Saturday, January 20 |
Classes Begin |
Monday, January 22 |
Spring Break | Friday, March 22 - Sunday, March 31 |
Last Day of Classes | Wednesday, May 8 |
Departure | Thursday, May 9 |
Summer 2024
Arrival in Madrid | Sunday, May 19 |
Orientation & City Tour |
Monday, May 20 |
Classes Begin | Tuesday, May 21 |
Last Day of Classes |
Thursday, June 27 |
Departure |
Friday, June 28 |
*The Academic Calendars and program dates are subject to change.*