International experience through internships or exchanges plays a key role in the students' academic, professional and personal training at IE University. Our aim is that you finish your undergraduate studies as a trained professional, with international experience and the skills to contribute to businesses, organizations and society. 

 

Internships

The Academic Track students have chosen will determine the internships they may do. Each academic Track is designed to reach a Professional Profile. Students have the possibility of doing internships if they complement the academic Track and add value to the students’ Professional Profile.

Each Academic Track is designed with different internship options and requirements. The types of internships that students carry out vary, from working in companies and organizations, to doing research projects and working with a professor. The duration and type of internship will determine how many credits are given.

The Online Period

The Online Period allows students to complete internships during the academic semester without interrupting their studies. Each year, one of the semesters may consist of courses delivered online. In this way, some Bachelor programs allow the possibility of carrying out several internships that are equivalent to an entire year of professional experience.

Planning your internship

As you plan for your internships, your Advisor will discuss with you the types of internships that correspond to your Professional Profile.

Students must find their own internship placements in companies and organizations. In some cases, where an internship is a required part of the program, IE University will assist students in finding internships and offer a number of options. IE University provides a few placements based on students’ academic excellence.

Throughout the internship periods, an Advisor will be in contact with students to monitor their performance and help them get the most from their professional experience.

 

Exchange Studies

Opportunities to study abroad are continually being developed as IE University extends its international partnerships. Students have the opportunity to do an exchange study in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia for a semester.

We recommend that students go on an exchange depending on the academic Track they are following. The main criterion is that the courses or programs at other universities can be justified academically as a good “fit” for the students’ academic Track. 

Some students may be advised to take IE University courses rather than going on exchange in the case where the experience and courses offered by IE Univeristy satisfy better the requirements of the chosen academic Track.

The Advisor will guide students in choosing a university for their exchange study and in the courses they should take.

These are some of the opportunities for exchange offered in the 2011-2012 academic year. The exchange opportunities at the universities listed are open to one or various degree programs. However, not all are open to all students and all degree programs. There are a limited number of places in each exchange institution, thus places are assigned to students according to their academic performance, their academic Track and their interests.

Note to prospective IE University students: This is a running list of exchange agreements for this academic year. It does not reflect the future opportunities which you will have in your academic Track at IE University. Our list of exchange partners is constantly developing.

 

Go to the list of Exchange Partners*

*IE University’s academic governing body reserves the right to extend, amend and change this list. It in no way reflects any formal agreement or obligation which guarantees an exchange demanded by a student.

 

Contact

Institutions interested in collaborating as exchange partners, please contact the director of International Relations.

Maria Eugenia Marín

General Director of International Relations

Tel: 34 917 453 251     34 917 452 147    

MariaEugenia.Marin@ie.edu

Contact

Students who require further information about internships or exchanges should contact their Degree Director or Advisor.

Candidates who require further information about exchange programs at IE University can find further information here.

Companies and organizations interested in taking part in our internship and exchange programs should contact the Director of International Relations: Maria Eugenia Marín.

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