Who we are
IE University is committed to its students, faculty and wider academic community. We offer a dynamic, transformational learning environment that shapes the people who will go on to shape the world.
OUR VISION
IE University is a place for forward-thinking visionaries to learn in a transformative environment. Immerse yourself in a supportive community of students and faculty who interact together with new ideas and approaches to fuel the innovative learning process.
This diverse, dynamic hub consists of an average of 130 different countries represented on campus each year, with over 75% of its students coming from outside Spain.
We pride ourselves on our innovative vision and entrepreneurial spirit, fueled by academic rigor and a strong focus on the humanities. Our practice-based approach goes beyond the classroom walls, taking our students to the frontlines of their respective fields.
IE University is more than just an education. It’s a complete academic and professional experience that broadens horizons, connects the world and provides students with a personalized career path to help them achieve their goals.
RECOGNITION AND RANKINGS
IE University proudly boasts its top rankings by some of the most prestigious associations in their respected fields. Each discipline is also highly regarded amongst employers from some of the world’s largest corporations.
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Welcome from the rector
IE University’s Rector welcomes you to our institution of higher education and urges you to browse our website for more information. He invites you to take a visit to our campus where you will be able to witness our commitment to our students and their learning processes.
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GOVERNING BODY
Our dedicated Governing Body works together to ensure our students at IE University are offered an innovative academic experience that will prepare them for the professional working world, tailoring personalized career paths to each individual’s goals.
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IE milestones
Since our conception, we at IE University have evolved into the dynamic, diverse, and global community we see today. Expanding departments, nationalities, and programs on offer, we have helped launched over 60,000 students’ careers in a wide range of fields.
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UNWTO, IE University, Sommet Education partner to accelerate Online Education in the Tourism Sector
The Tourism Online Academy, a virtual platform launched by the UNWTO and IE University in 2019, has already attracted around 10.000 registered users.
The World Tourism Organization, in keeping with its firm commitment to democratizing online education; IE University, with more than 20 years’ experience in online training, and Sommet Education, global leader in higher education in hotel management and culinary arts are partnering to accelerate on-line education in the Hospitality sector. The worldwide group thus becomes Academic Partner of the Tourism Online Academy, incorporating courses on various expertise of tourism management and hospitality. The first course available from Sommet Education will be “Excellence in Spa Operations”, and new courses focused on hotel management will be included in the following months.
The Tourism Online Academy, a virtual platform launched by the UNWTO and IE University in 2019, has already attracted around 10.000 registered users. Throughout 2021, more prestigious universities from around the world are set to join this platform.
05 May 2021
Scholarships, Awards & Contests
IE University research reveals most Europeans are willing to pay more taxes to raise the salaries of key workers
The European Tech Insights 2021 survey was conducted in January 2021 by Netquest.
29 Apr 2021
Scholarships, Awards & Contests
New Digital Learning Ranking Positions IE University 24th in the World
Madrid Ranks as the 9th city hub in the world for digital education and careers.
20 Apr 2021
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IE University and (R)Forest Project plant 80 holm oaks in Madrid’s Ventilla Park in collaboration with City Hall
IE Forest is the result of a collaboration with IE University and will consist of 625 oak trees in the north of the Spanish capital.
19 Apr 2021
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IE University brings companies from across the globe at the IE Spring Virtual Talent Forum
International recruiters will attend the event, to which 5,000 students and graduates of the institution are invited.
15 Apr 2021
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IE University and Instituto Cervantes sign agreement to promote humanities in education
Accord includes developing joint research and innovation initiatives and projects. Photo: José Manuel Ballester.
07 Apr 2021
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