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Are you ready to spend your summer preparing for the next step in your academic or professional journey? Next year, IE University’s Summer School programs include a set of brand-new modules designed for curious minds who want to gain a head start on their future careers.

Whether you’re fascinated by robotics, eager to explore entrepreneurship, or looking to sharpen your academic edge, these short, intensive courses give you the chance to learn in an international environment.

You’ll work alongside peers from around the world and learn from expert faculty across a range of projects.

Here’s what you can expect from IE University Summer School‘s latest revamp.

Why choose the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp?

You want to know what it takes to build something real. The Entrepreneurship Bootcamp throws you into that process. For two weeks, you’ll generate ideas, test them fast, and pitch with purpose. No prior experience—just curiosity and drive.

You’ll learn how startups find problems worth solving. Every day, you’ll practice creative thinking, teamwork, and pitching under pressure. The pace is fast, the feedback is real, and the learning sticks.

By the end, you’ll think like a founder—confident, resourceful, ready to take your first shot.

Why choose the Idea Validation Accelerator?

Have an idea you can’t shake? The Idea Validation Accelerator helps you test it with speed and discipline. In two weeks, you’ll work with mentors, users, and early investors to see how far your concept can go.

You’ll build MVPs, run customer interviews, and adapt based on real feedback. Every step moves your idea closer to market fit.

You’ll finish with a refined pitch and a clear strategy for next steps. Ambition meets execution here.

Why choose Robotics?

Robotics is rewriting the rules of industry. This program puts you inside that revolution. For two weeks in IE’s Robotics & AI Lab, you’ll learn how machines sense, move, and make decisions.

You’ll work with AI, automation, and design thinking. You’ll explore how humans and robots collaborate—and what that means for ethics, creativity, and work.

This is where you gain real practical skills and a clear view of how robotics can solve global challenges.

Why choose Digital Marketing?

Digital marketing moves fast. This program helps you move faster. In Madrid, you’ll spend two weeks designing campaigns, telling stories, and tracking performance with real tools.

You’ll dive into strategy, social media, analytics and brand storytelling. You’ll build the creative and data skills that drive modern marketing.

And, by the end, you’ll finish ready to shape your own projects—and stand out in a global digital space.

Why choose Finance?

Finance shapes every industry. This program shows you how. Over two weeks, you’ll explore how investment decisions are made and how markets respond to global change.

You’ll run simulations, analyze data, and see how AI and digital tools are transforming finance. You’ll also study sustainable finance and its growing impact on business strategy.

This is where you gain the insight and confidence to see opportunities where others see risk.

Why choose Business & Management?

Business is about making ideas work. This program gives you the foundation to do it. Throughout the course content, you’ll gain an understanding of strategy, leadership and operations through real cases and team projects.

You’ll learn how managers think and how organizations make decisions. You’ll test your leadership skills and learn to collaborate under pressure.

If you’re curious about how businesses run, this is where you start building your edge.

Why choose Upskilling for Academic Excellence?

AI keeps evolving. Human skills still win. This program strengthens your ability to think critically, communicate clearly, and adapt fast.

You’ll learn to analyze complex ideas, argue with logic, and present with confidence. You’ll also sharpen emotional intelligence—the skill every leader needs.

By the end, you’ll be ready for any challenge ahead—academic or professional.

Study on one of the best summer school programs in Spain

Every summer at IE University brings together people who want more from learning—more depth, more challenge, more discovery. Whether you’re exploring a new field, shaping a business idea, or planning your next academic step, these programs give you the tools, context, and community to grow. You’ll learn from industry leaders, connect with students from over 50 nationalities, and experience a city that captures the spirit of modern Spain in Madrid.

The pace is dynamic and hands-on. You’ll work in teams, debate real-world issues, and learn how different disciplines intersect.

Between workshops, discussions, and cultural experiences, you’ll find the space to test your ideas and see what inspires you most.

When the program ends, you’ll carry practical skills, a broader worldview, and a network that crosses borders. More importantly, you’ll know yourself better—what drives you, what challenges you, and what kind of future you want to create.