Knowledge
Knowledge
Building human capacity begins with understanding the science behind it. Through research, academic programs, and global collaborations, the Center advances knowledge of well-being, sustainable performance, and human development, translating evidence into education, leadership, and real-world impact.
Annual Well-Being Reports
Annual survey data on student well-being at IE University. All bachelor's and master's students surveyed at least once annually (82.6% reporting high life satisfaction, 7.60/10 average life satisfaction, 57.2% flourishing), tracked across all programs.
IE University Student Well-Being Report 2025–2026
Hope enters the picture for the first time this year, and it's linked directly to academic performance: greater agency toward personal goals predicted higher GPA. Life satisfaction, flourishing, and resilience have all climbed for three years running, while stigma around seeking mental health support continues to fall.
IE University Student Well-Being Report 2024–2025
IE University's cross-cultural community shows up in the numbers: students spend far more time with peers from other countries than with peers from their own. This second edition also tracked how well-being shifts before and after a mandatory well-being workshop, offering a rare before-and-after view.
IE University Student Well-Being Report 2023–2024
This first edition of the report uncovered what most shapes a student's well-being: loneliness and satisfaction with IE University itself, more than any other factor. After completing a mandatory well-being workshop, students reported meaningful gains in both life satisfaction and flourishing, showing that the right support genuinely makes a difference.
IE University Research on Well-Being & Human Capacity
Academic chairs, research initiatives, and institutional partnerships advancing knowledge in human health, development, and well-being at IE University.
IE Foundation
IE Foundation
A joint initiative of IE University and DKV dedicated to research on employee health, well-being, and the organizational conditions that allow people to flourish at work.
IE DKV × IE University
IE Chair in Employee Well-Being
Established through a sponsorship agreement with DKV, this chair advanced research on employee health, well-being, and the organizational conditions that allow people to flourish at work.
UN OHCHR & Partners
Research Collaborations
The Center's research is developed in collaboration with the United Nations Human Rights Office and a growing network of academic and professional partners.
The Universality of Meditation
The Universality of Meditation
Report Spotlight
Released in partnership with the United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR) to mark the first World Meditation Day. Examining how contemplative practices shape health, education, leadership, and policy across cultures and institutions worldwide.
Human Capacity & Well-Being Education
IE University integrates well-being into the academic curriculum through dedicated courses and short programs. Available to enrolled students through IE Connects.
- Universal Curriculum
- Well-Being in Practice
- Attention Management for Learning
- Strengths-Based Mindset
- Purposeful Decisions for Life's Journey
- Self-Paced Online Courses
- Digital Well-Being: Technology, attention, and sustainable performance in connected environments.
- Human Flourishing: The science and practice of flourishing, grounded in the Body, Mind & Soul framework.
- Short Programs
- Holistic Leadership: From Purpose to Impact
- Self-Leadership: Empowering Performance & Growth
Student Project Highlights
IE University students develop and lead their own well-being projects spanning mental health, movement, technology, community, and more, grounded in the Body, Mind & Soul framework.
Full student project details are available exclusively to the IE University community in My Well-Being, the personalized well-being space on IE Connects.
- health education
Student projects focused on sharing evidence-based health information and peer education skills.
- Movement
Projects promoting physical activity, sport, and movement as foundations for well-being
- Mental Health
Student-led work to reduce stigma, support peers, and build mental health literacy.
- Technology
Projects exploring the intersection of digital tools, technology habits, and well-being.
- Community
Initiatives focused on connection, belonging, and social well-being within the IE community.
- Workplace Well-Being
Student projects developing tools and frameworks for well-being in professional contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions About Well-Being Awareness at IE University
What is student well-being and why does it matter?
At IE University , well-being is framed as central to how students learn, focus, build relationships, and sustain performance over time, not separate from academic life, but woven into teaching, research, and daily community life.
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What does “human capacity” mean?
Human capacity is our ability to direct attention, manage emotions, exercise judgment, build relationships and act with purpose. These capacities help us navigate demanding environments, learn and work with others, and sustain our well-being over time. The IE University Center for Health & Well-Being develops them through education and practice while also examining how the environments around us can support or strain them.
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How satisfied are IE University students with their life and studies?
Per the third IE University Student Well-Being Report (2025–2026), 82.6% of IE University students report high life satisfaction (up from 79.5% in 2023–2024), with an average score of 7.60 out of 10. 57.2% of students meet the flourishing threshold, up from 49.3% the prior year, and well above the 38% benchmark from the US Healthy Minds Study.
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