Orientation Week 2024: Getting to know IE University in style
IE University’s Orientation Week was a blast this year! From scavenger hunts to fun mixers, students quickly got acquainted with campus life and kicked off an unforgettable college experience.
Exploring the vibrant gastronomical flavors of Segovia with the IE Culinary Club
The IE Culinary Club is more than just a group of food enthusiasts. Whether you’re stepping in as a club officer or just looking to savor the club’s events, there’s a place for everyone. From visits to the best restaurants in town to blind-tasting competitions, the club is a hub of gastronomic exploration. Cooking workshops […]
Big Wins for IE University Students at the Harvard National Model United Nations
Every year, thousands of students travel to various locations worldwide to engage each other on topics of global importance. The Harvard National Model United Nations (HNMUN) conference is recognized as the community’s premier gathering—the highest level of competitive debate, negotiation and collaboration in the circuit. It was held earlier this year and, at 4,000 delegates, […]
Capturing the beauty of Segovia with the IE Photography Club
IE Clubs form a major part of our activities outside the classroom. With over 150 active clubs across our Madrid and Segovia locations, putting on more than 1,500 events every year, you don’t have to look far to find something that captures your interest. Our clubs fall into seven main categories: professional, arts and humanities, […]
How the Humanities Complete the IE Experience
At IE University, we work relentlessly to ensure our students receive a well-rounded education. The humanities can often get lost behind the bustle of our tech-driven world—but we emphasize just how beneficial it is to learn from the complexities of the human experience. By studying where we came from, we can equip ourselves for what’s […]
Studying in Segovia: Where High-Tech Meets History
Immerse yourself in history, culture and nature Segovia has something for all lovers of history, culture and architecture. While the city’s much-photographed hallmark is its Roman aqueduct, built in the first century AD, there’s plenty more to discover: a Gothic cathedral, the old city walls and the Alcázar of Segovia—a medieval castle which is rumored […]
A Safe Space for Creativity, Empathy and Critical Thinking: The IE Foundation Prizes in the Humanities
The IE Foundation Prizes in the Humanities Higher education has always been rooted in the humanities, right from its inception. History, philosophy, language, literature and the arts have shaped culture over eons and, through their study, continue to nurture a fertile ground for curiosity, innovation and new ideas The IE Foundation Prizes in the Humanities […]
Poised for Impact: Students Gain Real-World Insights in the Humanitarian Crisis Simulation
A humanitarian crisis and refugee camp isn’t what you would expect to find on a university campus, but that’s exactly what first-year Bachelor in International Relations and Bachelor in Economics students recreated in the recent Humanitarian Crisis Simulation. At IE University, we go beyond the conventional classroom experience, offering hands-on opportunities that inspire and educate. […]
IE University partners with Fundación Ecomar for World Oceans Day
Fundación Ecomar works on raising awareness of environmental issues by inviting schools and institutions to join their activities and help spread their message. With a focus on Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG14), Fundación Ecomar organizes around 50 coastal clean-ups like this one every year to spread awareness among younger generations and prevent water pollution. Many […]
Segovia: At the Intersection of Tradition and Technology
Past and future intertwine at IE University’s campus in Segovia. The ancient town, located in Castile and León, just a train ride away from Madrid, traces back its history to the bygone era of the Celtic and, later, Roman civilizations. The plentiful waters of the Eresma River have fuelled continuous habitation of the area since […]
The Unexpected Flexibility of a Dual Degree: Balancing Life and Study at IE University
How do you feel so far about IE University and about your program? I really like IE University and the whole university student life experience in Madrid. Unlike the typical student experience in a UK or US university, I have my own apartment off-campus and am able to live my own life outside of school. […]
IE Robotics Club: Innovating Through AI and Programming
The inauguration of the Robotics & AI Lab coincided, of course, with the announcement of the new IE Robotics Club, founded by a group of third-year students of the Bachelor in Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence at IE University. We sat down with some of them to learn more about the club. Innovating with the […]