WOMEN OF IE

We connect, we collaborate, we rise

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

We champion women’s connection in three core forms.

Women in Leadership

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    Mar Hurtado de Mendoza

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    Irena Šarac

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    Annabel Keech

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    Ana Santos

OUR ACTION PILLARS

To guarantee women flourish in the long-term, we've crafted an Action Plan across four main areas of action:

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OUR NETWORK
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REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN IN ALL FIELDS
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GENDER PERSPECTIVE IN OUR ACADEMIC WORK
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THE IE COMMUNITY

OUR NETWORK

We build bridges to cultivate thriving networks and meaningful conversation.

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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.

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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

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    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 

    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.

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      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.

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      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.

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      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 

    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%
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    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.

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    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.

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    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