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OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
At IE University, learning extends far beyond the classroom through a wide range of opportunities that allow students to engage with real-world challenges from early on. These experiences complement the program's rigorous scientific foundation, helping students connect their academic learning with practical application in diverse contexts.
Through exchange programs, you can study at partner universities worldwide and experience diverse environmental, cultural and regulatory contexts. IE University Labs offer hands-on, project-based experiences where you work on real challenges, developing practical and analytical skills through applied projects and data-driven problem-solving.
With more than 150 clubs, you can also connect with like-minded peers across disciplines, exploring interests from science and sustainability to sports, arts and entrepreneurship, while building the collaboration and adaptability skills needed to address complex global challenges.
In addition, through competitions, research challenges, field trips and collaborations with leading institutions, students engage in deep, field-based and analytical work that tests their data collection, interpretation and problem-solving capabilities. Working across disciplines and alongside leading professionals, they develop the skills to apply scientific knowledge in complex, real-world contexts.
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GLOBAL EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES
Global Exchange Opportunities:
IE University partners with over 200 prestigious universities in 50 countries worldwide. Our exchange program allows you to spend a semester abroad, expanding your academic horizons, strengthening your international profile, discovering new cultures and gaining global perspectives that will stay with you long after graduation.
IE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY BRINGS YOU ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES
By joining this program, you step into the vibrant ecosystem that makes up IE School of Science & Technology, where innovation thrives both in and outside the classroom. Technology is constantly evolving, and our institution is uniquely positioned to stay at the forefront thanks to our agility and strong ties with the industry and leading research partners.
Here, rigorous academics are complemented by hands-on experiences that extend learning beyond traditional classroom environments. Think global partnerships, competitions, pioneering research challenges, startup accelerators and international field trips that take your learning to real-world contexts. You’ll gain access to a comprehensive undergraduate experience designed to prepare you for the demands of a rapidly evolving landscape.
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HANDS-ON LEARNING IN OUR LABORATORIES
From analyzing environmental DNA to understanding the chemical, physical and geological processes that shape our planet, our specialized laboratories provide hands-on experience across key scientific disciplines. Working in small groups and using state-of-the-art equipment, you will apply scientific methods, analyze real samples and develop strong technical and analytical skills. This interdisciplinary approach allows you to explore different areas before specializing, while engaging with the depth of rigor, experimentation and data-driven research required to address real environmental challenges.
ANNUAL FIELD TRIPS
Hands-on learning is essential to the Bachelor in Environmental Sciences for Sustainability. By applying theory to real-world scenarios across different geographical and socio-ecological contexts, students develop an interdisciplinary scientific perspective while exploring different areas before specializing.
Field trips are a core component of the program, allowing students to immerse themselves in natural environments while analyzing real environmental systems, challenges and solutions. Through observation, data collection and analysis, students engage in field-based work that builds rigorous skills in environmental science while learning to apply analytical tools to make real-world decisions.
Field trip to Guadarrama
Researching Coastal Ecosystems
ENVIRONMENTAL FIELDWORK & COLLABORATIONS
This program maintains close connections with external institutions active in environmental research and practice. Students collaborate with NGOs, research centers and organizations, combining academic learning with hands-on fieldwork and real-world applications.
By working alongside professionals in the field, students strengthen their practical skills, gain experience in scientific analysis, and develop a deeper understanding of the demands of environmental science and how it's applied beyond the classroom. Locations and activities may vary each year.
GATEWAYS AND TECH IMMERSIONS
Participate in activities beyond the classroom that broaden your learning and enhance your academic journey. Strengthen what you develop in class by applying your knowledge in diverse contexts, collaborating across disciplines, and responding to complex challenges in evolving environments. Through our IEX Labs, students engage with leading companies, researchers, entrepreneurs and global faculty to develop solutions that leverage cutting-edge technologies and techniques to overcome real-world challenges.
IE SUSTAINABILITY OFFICE
At IE University, we’ve thought a lot about how tomorrow’s world will look and what kind of knowledge we must cultivate for our students to thrive in it. We aim to mainstream practical, future-focused, sustainable thinking into all aspects of the university. We want to inspire people to develop habits that support long-term global impact. We are committed to challenging our students, but fostering ethical behavior, supporting practical, data-driven solutions, and increasing public understanding. We want to help people think and act in ways that enable a more sustainable and resilient society while creating value. We embrace global citizenship, social innovation and the energy transition. This way, people can appreciate that individual actions are not isolated events but contribute to an interconnected system that determines the well-being of both humans and the planet.
As part of this commitment, Bachelor in Environmental Sciences for Sustainability students collaborate with peers who are motivated by environmental and sustainability challenges through the university-wide Sustainability Office.
The Chain of Change starts with you!
CENTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
CENTER FOR WATER AND CLIMATE ADAPTATION
LANGUAGE CENTER AT IE UNIVERSITY
IE University considers multiple language acquisition to be a key element of its educational model, leading to success in both work and study.
The Language Center at IEU is proud to offer students the possibility to study a wide range of languages, including French, German, Portuguese, Chinese, Arabic, Spanish, and English. With such a large variety of options, our students are able to personalize their academic path to meet their future career plans and objectives.
The Language Center at IEU
The Language Center at IEU
The Language Center helps students develop their multilingual communicative skills to help them flourish in the international labor market.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why do students choose environmental science?
To develop their careers across a wide range of actors, such as corporations, public institutions and research institutions. Beyond the classroom, students benefit from hands-on learning experiences such as fieldwork, annual field trips and applied projects that allow them to explore real-world environmental issues firsthand. This combination of academic knowledge and practical experience helps students develop the skills and perspective needed to make a meaningful impact in their future careers.
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What can students do for sustainability?
The Bachelor in Environmental Sciences for Sustainability is designed for students who are motivated to address major environmental and global challenges using scientific knowledge to generate impact and value for society.
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- Can Environmental Sciences for Sustainability students participate in global exchange programs?
Yes. IE University has agreements with over 200 partner institutions in 50 countries worldwide, providing endless opportunities for cultural immersion. Students get the opportunity to spend a semester abroad, gaining broader academic experience, discovering new countries and gaining a global perspective.
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