WOMEN OF IE
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OUR PURPOSE
OUR PURPOSE
At IE University, we aim to uplift women in our community and beyond by fostering connection—with themselves, with each other and with the wider world.
These beliefs align with our broader purpose as an institution: to foster positive change through education, research and innovation.
THE POWER OF CONNECTION
THE POWER OF CONNECTION
We champion women’s connection in three core forms.
CONNECTING WITH YOURSELF
We give you tools to understand your strengths and weaknesses, all while identifying your own unique vision of personal and professional success.
CONNECTING WITH YOUR COMMUNITY
When you join the IE Community, you join a powerful network that shares in wisdom, support, inspiration and opportunity.
CONNECTING WITH THE WORLD
We act as a springboard for you to make your mark through networking events, internships, conferences and more.
Women in Leadership
Women in Leadership
Mar Hurtado de Mendoza
Irena Šarac
Annabel Keech
Ana Santos
OUR ACTION PILLARS
OUR ACTION PILLARS
To guarantee women flourish in the long-term, we've crafted an Action Plan across four main areas of action:
OUR NETWORK
OUR NETWORK
We build bridges to cultivate thriving networks and meaningful conversation.
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NETWORK-BUILDING INITIATIVES
NETWORK-BUILDING INITIATIVES
IE Women offers initiatives with one common goal: to create a space where women can be inspired, uplifted and supported. Connect with new people, exchange advice and expertise, compare experiences, and come away with the vision to keep moving forward.
Past Events
Past Events
IMPACT IN EDUCATION
IMPACT IN EDUCATION
Through academic content, research, career development and financial aid, we contribute to uplifting women across our community.
PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES
We offer academic programs and courses that equip women with the skills to excel in roles and industries where they’re underrepresented. We also offer courses—open to anyone—that promote awareness on topics that are core to women’s sense of belonging in any environment.
DIVERSE, IMPACT-DRIVEN RESEARCH
We offer PhD programs, applied research projects, and thematic research groups so that you can conduct research in the way that best suits you. Our community of dedicated scholars is comprised of unique profiles, perspectives and areas of expertise.
Areas of focus
Areas of focus
OUR STUDENT BODY
OUR STUDENT BODY
IE University proudly holds a global market presence with an unrivaled network of 28 international offices. This global footprint connects us with exceptional talent from all backgrounds. To this measure, we ensure students worldwide have access to transformative educational opportunities on a campus that’s built to accommodate differently abled students.
TALENT & CAREERS
TALENT & CAREERS
With the aim of helping women achieve their unique visions of success—and making a positive impact along the way—we offer unbeatable professional guidance through our Talent & Careers department. Both during and long after your time with us, we provide ongoing training and advice for career development.
IE Talent & Careers stays at the forefront of the industry by hosting recruiting events, forging close collaborations with over 550 companies, and running the IE Career Portal—which has seen over 12,000 job postings just for our community.
There’s no better place for women to develop their careers than at IE University.
WOMEN IN TECH
Finding a mentor who is knowledgeable of what it takes to thrive in the Tech industry can be an invaluable asset for our female students looking to kickstart their career in Technology. Get matched with experienced mentors for four one-on-one sessions over four months.
EMPOWERING MENTORS
Mentoring can be a vital career asset for women, particularly in fields with limited gender diversity. We offer IE female alumna interested in offering guidance and support to help other women advance, the opportunity to make a difference.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WOMEN
At IE University, we’re proud to offer a diverse catalog of scholarships for women. We award both general scholarships and ones that are specifically for women who want to study in a field with notable underrepresentation of women, such as STEM or finance. Our financial aid offering is constantly evolving to meet the needs of our prospective students, so keep an eye on our Financial Aid page to stay up to date on our current offering.
RECRUITMENT POLICIES
RECRUITMENT POLICIES
Our admissions policies are totally merit-based. However, we actively pursue gender balance through intensified recruitment efforts. This does not entail positive discrimination, but rather ensuring awareness and accessibility are optimized across audiences. Here are some of the proactive steps we're taking:
*Policy updated in the last 5 years
Bachelors | 2020-2021 ACADEMIC YEAR | 2021-2022 ACADEMIC YEAR | 2022-2023 ACADEMIC YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
% FEMALE ADMITTED | 55% | 57% | 56% |
% FEMALE ENROLLED | 51% | 56% | 54% |
% FEMALE GRADUATED | 50% | 54% | 55% |
Masters | 2020-2021 ACADEMIC YEAR | 2021-2022 ACADEMIC YEAR | 2022-2023 ACADEMIC YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
% FEMALE ADMITTED | 44% | 46% | 46% |
% FEMALE ENROLLED | 43% | 45% | 46% |
% FEMALE GRADUATED | 43% | 42% | 45% |
The systematic collection and continuous monitoring of gender-related data in quantitative datasets, broken down by gender, concerning the selection processes for researchers, PhD candidates, research associates and students.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WOMEN
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WOMEN
At IE University, we’re proud to offer a diverse catalog of scholarships for women. We award both general scholarships and ones that are specifically for women who want to study in a field with notable underrepresentation of women, such as STEM or finance. Our financial aid offering is constantly evolving to meet the needs of our prospective students, so keep an eye on our Financial Aid page to stay up to date on our current offering.
THE IE WOMEN’S UNIT
THE IE WOMEN’S UNIT
This is the human engine behind our gender initiatives. The IE Women’s Unit is composed of IE University faculty and staff who collaborate with the full community, turning ideas into real impact.
Members of IE Women’s Unit:
Area | People |
|---|---|
Unit Leader | Mar Hurtado de Mendoza |
Brand | Ana Vega |
Social Media | Iratxe Piñeiro, Almudena Pascual |
Campaign Identity & Activations | Fabrizia Scapinello, Cristina Andrade |
A&C Communications | Nashila Velji, Pamela Rolfe |
Editor in Chief | Benjamin Bridson |
Women Networks Outreach | Andrea Flores |
Insights | Maria Rocamora |
Data | María Ortola |
Rankings | Mariana Luciano |
Admissions Ranked Programs | Jesica Alford |
Financial Aid | Hannah Moroz |
Global Markets | Elena Somoza, Beatriz Pérez Olmos |
Liaison Business School Programs | Cristina Santos |
Liaison SST Programs | Raquel Cabero |
Campus Life | Soraya Polanco, Elisa Hicks |
Alumni | Laura Strazzaboschi |
Careers | Beatriz Garcia-Bernalt |