Bachelor in Philosophy, Politics, Law and Economics (PPLE)
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BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Education goes beyond the classroom at IE University. We strive to deliver the best learning experience possible and create unique academic opportunities that allow you to tailor your studies to your specific career goals, enhance your employability through networking, and help you develop the most in-demand skills.
Thanks to our hands-on teaching methodology, you’ll strike the perfect balance between the theoretical knowledge gained in class and practical projects based on real-world scenarios.
We encourage students to take full advantage of everything we offer—from participating in challenges to joining student organizations, from your exchange semester abroad to the immersive experience in Hong Kong.
Discover the extracurricular activities that complement the Bachelor in Philosophy, Politics, Law and Economics program—designed to help you apply your knowledge to complex, real-life situations and broaden your global perspective.
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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—broadening your academic experience, discovering new cultures, and gaining global perspectives that will stay with you long after graduation.
UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Canterbury, Kent, England, CT2 7NZ.
ABERTAY UNIVERSITY - DUNDEE, SCOTLAND
Bell Street, Dundee, Scotland, DD1 1HG.
ADA UNIVERSITY
61 Ahmadbay Agha-Oglu Street, Baku, Azerbaijan, AZ1008
BOCCONI UNIVERSITY
Via Sarfatti, 25 Milano.
BUCERIUS LAW SCHOOL
Postfach 30 10 30, 20304 Hamburg.
Central European University (CEU) - Austria
Quellenstraße 51, 1100 Wien, Austria
City St. George's University of London - School of Policy & Global Affairs
City St. George's University of London - School of Policy & Global Affairs, Northampton Square, Londres EC1V 0HB, Reino Unido
Constructor University
Campus Ring 1, 28759 Bremen, Germany
COPENHAGEN BUSINESS SCHOOL
Copenhagen Business School, Solbjerg Plads 3, DK-2000 Frederiksberg
EBS LAW SCHOOL
Gustav-Stresemann-Ring 3, 65189 Wiesbaden.
FRANKFURT SCHOOL OF FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Sonnemannstraße 9-11, 60314, Frankfurt am Main.
FREE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF MOLDOVA (ULIM)
Vlaicu Pircalab St 52, Chișinău, Moldavia
ISM University of Management & Economics
Arklių g. 18, 01129 Vilnius, Lithuania
KOÇ UNIVERSITY
Rumelifeneri Yolu 34450 Sarıyer, İstanbul / Türkiye.
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
Bailrigg, Lancaster LA1 4YW, Reino Unido
LUISS
Viale Romania, 32, 00197 Roma RM, Italia
OZYEGIN UNIVERSITY
Nişantepe, Orman Sk. No:13, 34794 Çekmeköy/İstanbul, Turquía
Prague University of Economics and Business VSE
nám. Winstona Churchilla 1938/4, 120 00 Praha 3-Žižkov, Czechia
SABANCI UNIVERSITY - ISTANBUL
Orta Mahalle, Tuzla 34956 İstanbul.
SCIENCES PO
27, rue Saint Guillaume - 75337, Cedex 07
SGH WARSAW SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
al. Niepodległości 162, 02-554 Warszawa, Polonia
STOCKHOLM UNIVERSITY - SCHOOL OF LAW
Department of Law, Universitetsvägen 10 C, Frescati, Stockholm, Building C, floors 4-9
TILBURG UNIVERSITY
Warandelaan 2, 5037 AB Tilburg.
UNIVERSIDADE DO PORTO - FACULDADE DE ECONOMIA DO PORTO
Praça Gomes Teixeira, 4099-002 Porto.
Université Catholique de Lille ESPOL
Place des Archives, 59000 Lille, Francia
University College Cork
College Road, Cork, Ireland
University College Dublin – School of Social Sciences/Law
University College Dublin - School of Social Sciences/Law, Belfield, Dublin 4, Irlanda
UNIVERSITY OF AMSTERDAM
Spui 21, 1012 WX Amsterdam.
UNIVERSITY OF AMSTERDAM - PPLE COLLEGE
Roetersstraat 11, 1018 WB Amsterdam, Países Bajos
University of Bologna Forlì - Faculty of Economics & Management
Viale Corridoni 20, 47121 Forlì (FC), Italy
UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ.
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Stocker Road, Exeter EX4 4PY.
University of Galway – College of Arts and Social Sciences, Republic of Ireland
National University of Ireland: Arts and Science Building, University Rd, Galway, Ireland
University of Galway – School of Business and Law, Republic of Ireland
GCI House, Salthill, Galway, H91 CDW4, Ireland
UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
Leeds, LS2 9JT.
UNIVERSITY OF MANNHEIM
Schloss, 68131 Mannheim.
UNIVERSITY OF MILAN
Via Festa del Perdono, 7, 20122 Milano MI, Italia
UNIVERSITY OF ST. GALLEN
Dufourstrasse 50, CH-9000 St.Gallen.
UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING
Stirling FK9 4LA, Reino Unido
UNIVERSITY OF SURREY
388 Stag Hill, Guildford GU2 7XH.
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX
Falmer, Brighton BN1 9RH.
UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK - BUSINESS SCHOOL
The University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL.
VUB – Brussels School of Governance (Vesalius College)
Pleinlaan 5, 1050 Brussels.
American University
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016, United States
Bentley University
175 Forest St, Waltham, MA 02452, Estados Unidos
Carleton University
1125 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6, Canada
Cornell University - Dyson School of Applied Economics & Management
Warren Hall, 137 Reservoir Ave, Ithaca, NY 14853, Estados Unidos
Florida International University
11200 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33199, Estados Unidos
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 32306, EE. UU.
Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM)
Río Hondo 1, Altavista, Álvaro Obregón, 01080 Ciudad de México, CDMX, México
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
Ames, IA 50011, Estados Unidos
McGill University - Faculty of Arts & Faculty of Science
McGill University - Faculty of Arts & Faculty of Science, 845 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, QC H3A 0G4, Canadá
Miami University (Ohio)
501 E High St, Oxford, OH 45056, Estados Unidos
Northeastern University
360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, Estados Unidos
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY - COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
186 University Hall, 230 North Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210.
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92182.
Tecnológico de Monterrey (TEC)
Eugenio Garza Sada 2501; 64849 Monterrey, N.L., México
Tennessee Technological University
1 William L Jones Dr, Cookeville, TN 38505, Estados Unidos
Universidad Anáhuac
Mexico City
Universidad Iberoamericana Ciudad de Mexico
Mexico City
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA - SAUDER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
2053 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z2.
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
12405 Aquarius Agora Dr. Orlando, FL 32816-1344.
University of Georgia
University of Georgia Chapel, Herty Dr, Athens, GA 30602, Estados Unidos
University of Kansas
1450 Jayhawk Blvd, Lawrence, KS 66045, Estados Unidos
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
Coral Gables, Florida 33124.
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL - KENAN-FLAGLER BUSINESS SCHOOL
300 Kenan Center Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27599.
University of Oregon
1585 E 13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403, United States
University of Tennessee Knoxville
University of Tennessee Knoxville, 916 Volunteer Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
116 Inner Campus Drive, Stop G6000, Austin, Texas 78712.
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
PO Box 645220, Washington State University, Pullman WA.
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF BEIRUT
Bliss, Beirut.
BAR-ILAN UNIVERSITY - FACULTY OF LAW
אוניברסיטת בר אילן, Ramat Gan, Israel
INTERNATIONAL RABAT UNIVERSITY
International University of Rabat, Technopolis Rabat-Shore Rocade Rabat-Salé.
KUWAIT UNIVERSITY
Jamal Abdul Nasser St.
MEDITERRANEAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Les Berges du Lac II Walkway, Tunis.
REICHMAN UNIVERSITY
האוניברסיטה 8 8, Herzliya, 4610101, Israel
UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA
University of Pretoria, cnr Lynnwood Road and Roper Street, Hatfield.
Ashoka University
National Capital Region P.O, Plot no 2, Rajiv Gandhi Education City, Rai, Sonipat, Haryana 131029, India
ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY
Katipunan Ave, Quezon City, 1108 Metro Manila, Filipinas
Australian National University
Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
BINUS UNIVERSITY
1, Jl. Hang Lekir I No.6, RT.1/RW.3, Gelora, Kecamatan Tanah Abang, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10270, Indonesia
CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG - SHENZHEN
Longgang, Shenzhen, China, 518172
EWHA WOMANS UNIVERSITY
52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Corea del Sur
FLAME UNIVERSITY
Gat No. 1270, Lavale, Off. Pune Bangalore Highway, Pune, Maharashtra 412115, India
HITOTSUBASHI UNIVERSITY
2 Chome-1 Naka, Kunitachi, Tokyo 186-8601, Japón
JINDAL GLOBAL LAW SCHOOL
Sonipat Narela Road, Near Jagdishpur village Sonipat, Haryana-131001, NCR of Delhi.
JINDAL GLOBAL UNIVERSITY
Sonipat Narela Road, Near Jagdishpur Village, Sonipat, Haryana 131001, India
KIMEP UNIVERSITY
Abay Ave 2, Almaty 050010, Kazajistán
MEIJI UNIVERSITY - SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
1-1 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8301.
NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798.
PEKING UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF TRANSNATIONAL LAW
University Town, Xili, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, 518055.
RMIT UNIVERSITY - MELBOURNE
RMIT University, GPO Box 2476, Melbourne VIC 3001.
RMIT UNIVERSITY - VIETNAM
702 Nguyen Van Linh, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City.
SHANGHAI UNIVERSITY OF FINANCE AND ECONOMICS
No. 369 Zhongshan Beiyi Road, Shanghai, 200083.
SINGAPORE MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY
Singapore Management University, 81 Victoria Street, Singapore 188065.
SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY - SKK BUSINESS SCHOOL
25-2 SUNGKYUNKWAN-RO, JONGNO-GU, SEOUL (03063), KOREA
TONGJI UNIVERSITY - SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT
Tongji Building A, No. 1500, Siping Rd., Shanghai, P.R. China, 200092
UNIVERSITY OF KUALA LUMPUR
1016, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur
UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
Grattan Street,, Parkville, Victoria, 3010.
UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
Sydney
UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND
Brisbane QLD 4072.
UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SYDNEY
15 Broadway, Ultimo NSW 2007, Sydney.
UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
Northfields Ave, Wollongong NSW 2522, Australia
WOXSEN UNIVERSITY
Kamkole, Sadasivpet, Hyderabad, Telangana 502345, India
ESPM
Rua Dr. Álvaro Alvim, 123 - Vila Mariana, São Paulo - SP, 04018-010.
FUNDAÇAO GETULIO VARGAS - RIO DE JANEIRO
Av. Paulista, 548 - Bela Vista, São Paulo - SP, 01310-000.
IBMEC
Av. Pres. Wilson, 118 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20030-020.
INSPER
Rua Quatá, 300 - Vila Olímpia - São Paulo/SP.
PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE CHILE
Av. Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins 340, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile
PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE PERÚ
Av. Universitaria 1801, San Miguel Lima 32.
UNIVERSIDAD ADOLFO IBAÑEZ
Diagonal las Torres 2640, Peñalolén.
UNIVERSIDAD AUSTRAL
Mariano Acosta 1611, B1630FHB Pilar, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina
UNIVERSIDAD DE LIMA
Av. Javier Prado Este 4600, Santiago de Surco 15023, Perú
UNIVERSIDAD DE LOS ANDES
Cra 1 Nº 18A - 12, Bogotá.
UNIVERSIDAD DE SAN ANDRÉS
Vito Dumas 284 (B1644BID), Victoria, Pcia. de Bs. As.
UNIVERSIDAD DEL DESARROLLO
Av. Plaza 680, San Carlos de Apoquindo, Las Condes.
UNIVERSIDAD DEL PACÍFICO
Av. Salaverry 2020, Jesús María, Lima.
UNIVERSIDAD PERUANA DE CIENCIAS APLICADAS
Prolongación Primavera 2390, Monterrico, Santiago de Surco.
UNIVERSIDAD PRIVADA BOLIVIANA
Mallasa - Achocallla, Km 3 5, La Paz, Bolivia
UNIVERSIDAD SAN FRANCISCO DE QUITO
Campus Cumbayá, Diego de Robles s/n, Quito 170901, Ecuador
UNIVERSIDAD TORCUATO DI TELLA
Av. Pres. Figueroa Alcorta 7350, C1428 CABA, Argentina
UNIVERSIDADE DE SAO PAULO
Butantã, São Paulo - State of São Paulo, 03178-200.
A PERSONALIZED STUDY PATH
A PERSONALIZED STUDY PATH
The IE University experience involves much more than academic studies. Our practice-based methodology takes you beyond the classroom walls and straight to the frontlines of the industry you’re passionate about. We offer an exceptional range of opportunities that allow you to tailor your studies to your specific career goals and enhance your employability by obtaining extra qualifications.
PERSONALIZED SUPPORT AND MENTORSHIP
Students receive academic guidance from tutors and advisors who provide direction, encouraging the integration of the different degree elements. Build a personalized academic program that matches your professional aspirations.
IEU LABS
IEU Labs are IE University’s alternative to traditional internships. Designed for first- and second-year students seeking high-level internship placements, the IE Labs provide a hands-on, internship-like, on-campus experience, where you work on projects for leading companies and institutions in a variety of sectors.
HUMANITIES
Holding them as one of its values, IE University understands the Humanities are key to understanding the reality of our world, and applying critical thinking skills to complex, global challenges. Students can select which Humanities course to complete, based on their interests.
ADVANCED SEMINARS
Advanced Seminars complement the core degree by giving students deeper knowledge of subjects in a very diverse area of studies.
INTERNSHIPS
Additionally, students can take part in several internships, gaining professional skills and enhancing that highly valued international profile.
LANGUAGES
Aside from mastering Spanish, our students can decide to study other relevant languages of today’s globalized world, including French, Portuguese, German, Arabic, or Chinese.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
STUDENT DRIVEN INNITIATIVES
Academic and Professional Clubs
Public Speaking
FinTech
Space & Politics
Debate
Think Tank
Entrepreneurship
Math
Women in Business
PRIDE & Allies
Media
Girl Up
Start-up
Project Management
Public Relations & Communications
People and Organizations
Journalism
International Policy Review
International Relations Society
Global Discussion
Economics Society
TAILORED EXPERIENCE & OPPORTUNITIES
HONORS PROGRAM
The IE University Undergraduate Honors Program is open to all bachelor’s students ranking in the top 5% of their program. The aim is to encourage excellent academic performance and foster professional prospects. This specialized program provides participants with an exciting academic environment in which they can network and learn from top-tier industry professionals. With presentations on relevant topics and insights on current affairs, the program includes a launch event and closing ceremony to be enjoyed by all students and visiting professionals.
Lawtomation & PwC AI and The LawProgram
The Lawtomation & PwC AI and the Law Program is an annual offering for Law School students exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and legal systems. The curriculum covers timely topics such as AI's impact on fundamental rights and its role in reshaping the legal profession.
PPLE Student Board
The PPLE Student Board is a select group of highly engaged and motivated students who work closely with the Law School Program Management to develop student-led initiatives that enrich the overall PPLE experience. This board meets monthly with program directors to discuss and advance ongoing projects, playing a key role in shaping the future of the program. Members gain hands-on experience in areas such as project management, teamwork, and strategic planning, while honing essential professional skills and contributing to meaningful enhancements within the PPLE community.
PPLE Society Innitiatives
The PPLE Society Initiatives include exclusive mentoring programs that connect students with professionals from diverse backgrounds, providing personalized guidance and career insights. To foster collaborative learning, the program encourages study groups and peer support systems, while class integration workshops leverage the diverse perspectives within PPLE cohorts to enrich the academic experience. Additionally, students can participate in PPLE-specific extracurricular activities such as podcasts and reading clubs, along with cross-club collaborations with the International Relations Club and Debate Club to broaden their networks. The initiatives also feature exclusive events, including PPLE dinners organized in collaboration with the Law School Program Management, where students have the chance to engage with top industry professionals for networking and mentorship.
Volunteer Opportunities
Students are encouraged to give back to the community, fostering social responsibility and creating a positive impact. Through partnerships with organizations like United Way and Madrid for Refugees, students can actively engage in meaningful volunteer work, contributing to important social causes while gaining real-world insights and experience.
PPLE TALKS & DINNERS
PPLE TALKS
The PPLE Talks is a public speaking challenge offered to first-year students of the program. As an extracurricular activity, the students are coached through different sessions to help them prepare for the competition. Think of it as TED Talks, IE University style.
PPLE DINNERS
Thought leaders and top experts will be invited twice per semester to join our PPLE students for an intimate networking dinner. Here, participants will have the opportunity to discuss and debate topics related to political affairs, philosophical questions, legal debates, justice, freedoms, morals and democracy, and ethics, among others. Events of this nature promote problem-solving and innovative thinking while helping students understand topics and concepts in a more meaningful and profound way. Additionally, the dinners aim to strengthen the PPLE community by connecting students who are at various stages of their degree programs while encouraging them to think critically and share unique points of view.
THE EDEN FUND STUDENT PROJECT
The EDEN Fund is the first student-created and student-run investment fund in Spain. It replicates the inner workings of a real fund—like any fund on Wall Street—with the objective of educating passionate students through one simple method: giving them responsibility.
EDEN is the brainchild of students Carlo Masera and Santiago Quintana, who got their inspiration from their experience in the IE Investment Club.
CULTURAL ENRICHMENT
In collaboration with the School of Humanities, this module is designed for PPLE students seeking intellectual growth beyond their core studies. It deepens their appreciation for culture, history, and the arts by immersing them in key cultural and historical sites across Madrid.
By visiting landmarks such as Casa de América, the Royal Palace, Palacio de los Cortes, Bolsa de Madrid, and the Bank of Spain, students gain a deeper understanding of how culture, politics, economics, and law intersect. These experiences enhance their global awareness and cultural competence, enriching both their academic journey and personal growth.
GLOBAL INMERSIVE EXPERIENCE
The PPLE Global Immersions
The PPLE Global Immersions expose students to a variety of international contexts, combining academic insight with cultural engagement. These experiences vary in format and duration—from short-term field visits to more intensive, week-long programs.
Among them, the immersion in Hong Kong stands out for its dynamic blend of institutional visits, expert-led sessions, and cultural exploration. Alongside other destinations, this experience enriches students’ understanding of global challenges while fostering interdisciplinary thinking, adaptability, and a strong international network.
MOOTS & COMPETITIONS
GAWA Challenge
Second-year students can take part in the GAWA challenge, where they will learn about social impact investment. Participants get hands-on experience conducting economic, political and legal analysis for a social impact fund.
Oxford Analytica Challenge
The Oxford Analytica Challenge is a competition where students must work in teams to develop and present an international consulting project. This research project is based on real-world scenarios, with students being in contact with decision-makers on the ground. The aim of this competition is for students to apply their knowledge of philosophy, politics, law and economics to analyze genuine problems at the intersection of all four disciplines.
MOOT COURT COMPETITIONS
In recent years, IE University students have participated in and won several Moot Court Competitions. These tough competitions generally focus on a complex case developed by each individual Moot on specific issues. PPLE students can take part in the following Moot Court Competitions: European Human Rights Moot Court Competition, Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, and Europa Moot Court Competition.
Comparative Law in Action Challenge
PPLE students with a keen interest in law can take part in IE University’s Comparative Law in Action challenge, the first international university competition in comparative law, technology and policy.
Technology is at the forefront of this challenge, resulting in an immersive experience. Participants must work on a tailor-made interactive multimedia case to find innovative and cutting-edge solutions to complex legal and social problems.
A final three-day event will take place in Madrid, where participants will attend workshops, collaborate in teams and role-play their projects to a panel of judges.
TECHNOLOGY & PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES
To ensure students are equipped with modern and relevant skills, the program integrates technology and practical experiences throughout the curriculum.
Features Include:
- 20+ Simulations and Multimedia Case Studies: Allowing students to engage with realistic scenarios and develop problem-solving abilities.
- Data Analysis and Processing Training: Proficiency in tools like R, Python, SPSS, and Tableau.
- Basic Coding Skills: Introducing students to foundational coding concepts relevant across disciplines.
PERSONALIZED SUPPORT AND MENTORSHIP
We are dedicated to providing comprehensive, personalized support and mentorship to all PPLE students. Our support system is designed to guide you throughout your academic journey and help you achieve your professional aspirations.
Academic Tutors and Advisors
Who work closely with you to tailor your studies to align with your individual goals and interests.
MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS
That connect you with experienced professionals and alumni, offering valuable career insights and expanding your network.
career services
That provide resources for securing internships, job placements, and professional development opportunities, ensuring you are well-prepared for your future career.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What qualifications do you need for PPE?
The specific qualifications required for PPE (Philosophy, Politics, and Economics) programs can vary among universities. Generally, you will need a high school diploma or equivalent, and some universities may have additional requirements such as specific grades in relevant subjects or standardized test scores.