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.
Spring 2025
| Early Start Program Arrival (Optional) |
Sunday, January 12 |
| Arrival in Madrid |
Thursday, January 16
|
Orientation, City Tour & Welcome Activities
|
Friday, January 17 - Saturday, January 18
|
Classes Begin
|
Monday, January 20
|
| Spring Break |
Friday, April 11 - Sunday, April 20 |
| Last Day of Classes |
Wednesday, May 7 |
| Departure |
Thursday, May 8 |
Summer 2025
| Arrival in Madrid |
Sunday, May 18
|
Orientation & City Tour
|
Monday, May 19
|
| Classes Begin |
Tuesday, May 20
|
Last Day of Classes
|
Thursday, June 26
|
Departure
|
Friday, June 27 |
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 |
Dates Coming Soon |
| Last Day of Classes |
Thursday, December 11 |
| Departure |
Friday, December 12 |
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 |
Dates Coming Soon |
| Last Day of Classes |
Wednesday, April 29 |
| Departure |
Thursday, April 30 |
*The Academic Calendars and program dates are subject to change.*
