REQUIREMENTS
The Admissions Committee values maturity, independence, openness to difference, curiosity, and resilience. Applicants in good standing at U.S. colleges and universities are encouraged to apply, including non-traditional students, post-graduates, and non-matriculated adults. All applicants must be at least 18 years old and emotionally, intellectually, and physically prepared to study abroad.
In addition to being approved by their home institution to study abroad with IAU, students much complete IAU’s applcation process and be accepted. Applications from undergraduates in good standing at U.S. colleges and universities are welcome. Prior foreign language experience is not required.
All students will submit their IAU Study Abroad Application, which includes a passport upload, headshot upload, and unofficial transcript. After a student submits their IAU application, they will be prompted to complete the following required application materials by the application deadline:
Prior To Acceptance
All students will submit their IAU Study Abroad Application, which includes a passport upload, headshot upload, and unofficial transcript. After a student submits their IAU application, they will be prompted to complete the following required application materials by the application deadline:
- Housing Questionnaire
- $85 Application Fee
- Study Abroad Approval Form (completed by home university)
- Language Placement Exam (Aix-en-Provence Only)
Post Acceptance
After a student is accepted, a student will complete the following required application materials:
- Program Commitment Form
- $1,000 Enrollment Deposit – will be credited towards the student invoice or in accordance with the billing procedures with the home institution
- Wellness Questionnaire
- Travel Itinerary
- Visa Upload
Additional application materials may be required for students applying to specialized IAU programs such as the Internship Program, French Honors Program, and Spanish Honors Program.
The Institute for American Universities (IAU) admits students of any race, color, national origin and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. IAU does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs.
DEADLINES
All IAU application materials are required by the listed deadlines. If you have questions about your application, contact our Study Abroad Admissions Team at enroll@iau.edu.
Applications submitted after the deadline will be considered on a space-available basis. If accepted, late applicants must immediately submit the $1,000 non-refundable enrollment deposit and acknowledge the increased risk of visa delays, limited course availability, and reduced housing options.
Application Deadlines
Aix-en-Provence, Barcelona, Florence, Madrid, Rabat*
| Term | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | September 30, 2026 |
| J-Term 2027 | September 30, 2026 |
| Summer 2027 | March 17, 2027 |
| Fall 2027 | May 5, 2027 |
*Rabat, Morocco is available for Summer Terms only
CREDIT TRANSFER
IAU transcripts are issued by its parent institution, The American College of the Mediterranean (ACM). ACM is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Students must arrange credit approval with their home institution before program departure by completing the IAU Study Abroad Approval Form. Credit transfer is determined by the student’s home institution, and IAU cannot guarantee acceptance.
“My enrollment experience with ACM-IAU was very smooth. I think that every step of the process was fully explained in a thorough and digestible manner. Along with the mass emails giving instructions on the steps needed to be completed, I also found that the responses and support from ACM-IAU were swift and very helpful. It made me very optimistic about my time studying abroad and have faith that I was making the right choice by choosing to do so with ACM-IAU.”
— University of Virginia Student
Aix-en-Provence, Summer 2026