IE University to welcome +1,000 young people from 60 countries for IE Summer School 2026

More than 1,000 students from 60 countries will take part in academic immersion programs at IE University’s campuses in Madrid and Segovia through IE Summer School 2026. Running from mid-June to the end of July, the programs bring together high school, Bachelor’s, and Master’s students, as well as young professionals, offering academic pathways across management, technology, law, and the humanities taught by industry-expert faculty.

High school students aged 15–17 will take part in two-week modules split between Segovia and Madrid. The first week will take place at IE University’s historic campus in Segovia, Santa Cruz la Real (15th century), where participants will combine academic sessions with workshops, challenges, sports and cultural activities in the UNESCO World Heritage city. The second week takes place at IE Tower, IE University’s technological and sustainable campus in Madrid, where students will deepen their learning, present their final projects, and take part in extracurricular activities. 

For students starting university in the next academic year, IE Summer School will launch the first edition of the IE Pre-Tracks Summer Programs. Designed primarily for 17-year-olds, these pathways offer a foundation in Law, Business, or Design for those looking to explore future academic directions.

Current Bachelor’s students and recent graduates from universities around the world will join interdisciplinary programs designed by IE University faculty and researchers, structured around three core areas:

• Technology & the Future: Programs focused on leadership in the digital era include Breakthrough Tech & AI, where students explore AI, data science, and emerging technologies through hands-on projects, Critical Thinking in the Age of AI, centered on ethical debate, and Breakthrough Robotics, focused on  developing technology-driven solutions.
• Impact Entrepreneurship: Through programs such as the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp and the Idea Validation Accelerator, participants develop ideas into viable, scalable business models through applied learning and teamwork. 
• Management & Humanities: Programs such as Arts & Culture and Business & Management focus on leadership, strategic thinking, and understanding global dynamics through the lens of the humanities. 

In addition, to support students’ families, IE Summer School 2026 has designed The Parents Edge Experience, an exclusive program for parents and family members held at the end of the academic immersion. The program offers workshops and talks on educational pathways, navigating the transition to university, career opportunities in a technology-driven world, and the challenges shaping the future of work.

"Being in a new environment, surrounded by diverse ideas and people, pushes us to adapt and grow in unexpected ways," said Erik Schlie, Dean of IE Summer School. "Our goal is to empower young people to better understand themselves and the impact they can have on society through technology and critical thinking."