Academic Calendar
Class Schedule
Classes are typically held Monday through Thursday, though some Fridays may include academic obligations. Each course’s specific calendar is outlined in its syllabus, which will be official at the beginning of the course. Students should wait for the final syllabus before making any commitments or plans.
International Programs Academic Calendar (2026-2027)
The following academic calendar applies specifically to courses within the International Programs course listing, including cross-disciplinary BaPIS, IBP ESCI, and Language Courses.
For students enrolled in combined programs, please consult the respective academic calendars:
| Spring 2026 (UPF Term 3) | |
|---|---|
| Arrival date | Before 23 March 2026 |
| Online Orientation | TBD |
| Welcome Session on Campus | TBD |
| Spring Term teaching starts UPF regular courses | 23 March 2026 |
| Enrolment adjustment period (partner universities only) | 24 & 25 March |
| Exam period for UPF regular courses | 10-20 June 2026 |
| Easter break starts | 30 March 2026 |
| Easter break ends | 6 April 2026 |
| Spring Term teaching starts ESCI IBP courses | 7 April 2026 |
| Exam period for ESCI IBP courses | 10-11 June 2026 |
| Fridays for the ESCI | April 17, May 8, May 29, 2026 |
| Barcelona International Summer School 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Arrival date | Before 29 June 2026 |
| Online Orientation | TBD |
| Welcome Session on Campus | TBD |
| Summer School teaching starts | 29 June 2026 |
| Summer School teaching ends | 24 July 2026 |
| Fall 2026 (UPF Term 1) | |
|---|---|
| Arrival date | Before 17 Sep 2026 |
| Online Orientation | TBD June 2026 |
| Welcome Session on Campus | 17-18 Sep 2026 |
| Fall Term teaching starts | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Enrolment adjustment period (partner universities only) | TBA |
| Exam period | 9-11 Dec 2026 |
| Exam period for UPF regular courses | 9-18 Dec 2026 |
| Christmas break | 19 Dec 2026- 6 Jan 2027 |
| Fridays for ESCI | 6, Nov |
| Winter 2027 (UPF Term 2) | |
|---|---|
| Arrival date | Before 7 January 2027 |
| Online Orientation | TBD |
| Welcome Session on Campus | 7 January 2027 |
| Winter Term teaching starts | 11 January 2027 |
| Enrolment adjustment period (partner universities only) | TBD |
| Exam period (BaPIS and Spanish Language courses) | 30-31 March 2027 |
| Exam period for UPF regular courses | 17-19 March & 30 March-April 2 |
| Exam period for ESCI IBP and ESCI regular courses | 17 March-2 April 2027 |
UPF Regular Course Academic Calendar (2026-2027)
Each academic year consists of three twelve-week terms:
Academic Year 2026/27
| Fall Term |
28 Sep - 18 Dec, 2026 |
| Winter Term |
12 Jan - 2 April, 2027 |
| Spring Term |
5 April - 23 Jun 2027 |
Bank Holidays 2026/27
| Fall Term |
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| Winter Term |
(None) |
| Spring Term |
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Non lecture days 2026/27 at UPF
| Fall Term |
December, 7 |
| Winter Term |
None |
UPF Regular Course Academic Calendar (2025-2026)
Each academic year consists of three twelve-week terms:
Academic Year 2025/26
| Fall Term |
25 Sep - 19 Dec 2025 |
| Winter Term |
7 Jan - 21 Mar 2026 |
| Spring Term |
23 Mar - 20 Jun 2026 |
Bank Holidays 2025/26
| Fall Term |
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| Winter Term |
(None) |
| Spring Term |
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Non lecture days 2025/26 at UPF
| Fall Term |
None |
| Winter Term |
March 11 & 12 |