IE University (reviews)

The IE University program was great in terms of content quality but also on people (teachers & students) profiles which helped me to get the best of the Experience.

I would definitely recommend it for anyone looking for a short course or a Master.

Overall I have to say my experience at IE was great. Awesome people, first-level teachers and the possibility to have an international experience in Madrid.
At IE you not only learn from professors but also from your classmates, who come from all over the world and enrich even more the experience

I am a 4th-year student of the extinct Bachelor in Information Systems Management that IE offered. It was a good program overall, but they are not offering it anymore. This has impacted my experience studying at IE. I would like to highlight the good part, which I mention in the title of this review. At IE everything is in English. Real English. It is also very international, which brings us back to English since you are forced to speak it properly in order to socialize (which I appreciated, my English got way better here than it did in High School). The international part also links to the 3rd part, Networking. You get to know people from all over the world, and really good teachers too that help you get great opportunities. From my experience in this uni, you will be practicing your soft skills and presentation skills a lot. Formation per se is not the best, its average, but the soft skills you will acquire here makes it worth it. If my degree hadn’t been closed (with the inconveniences this has caused) I would give IE a 4/5 or even a 5/5.

The programme is very well designed and the Professors offer high qualitative teaching. You should not miss the opportunity to study and work at this University since it opens the door to find new working opportunities.

IE University provides almost everything a student desires from a university; it is well located in the business centre of Madrid, has impressive business connections, offers a range of scholarships to make it accessible for all, and integrates technology to complement its teaching. In fact, I personally very much prefer the IE method of teaching which places the student at the centre of the learning experiences. I personally get a lot more out of class when it requires participation, fosters dialogues between students and encourages debates than merely from a lecture and note-taking. The classroom size is also not too big, meaning the professor is able to interact with students on a one-on-one basis, if necessary. Moreover, the absence of student residences can be a curse and a boon. While sometimes inconvenient to have to search for housing, and have to cook meals after a long day, it provides a way to prepare for what life will look like after university anyways.

That being said, the university does sometimes fall short in terms of its academic rigour and overall content delivery. Because courses are planned out from the start, students have very little flexibility in determining their own academic path. As a result, I have found myself not enjoying certain courses, but having to do them regardless. Moreover, I believe that the university does not demand enough from its students to foster an environment that facilitates some form of academic diligence. As a result, the classroom is often dominated by a few voices which limits very much the potential to share an array of thoughts. Moreover, academic work is often not as challenging nor rewarding and can sometimes even be underwhelming. Finally, the university also occasionally attempts to add, as part of the curriculum, classes that are experimental. However, so far in my experience these have never really materialised the output that was intended and can seem like a waste of time.

All in all, IE University is certainly not perfect, but it does empower the student to make the most of the experience. While academically it can feel lax, at times, this provides the student with the opportunity to dedicate time to one’s passions and interests. In other words, one has more flexibility with their time and can choose to leverage how they want. Regardless of the criticisms, I have started to find a balance between university and advancing my own interests, all while enjoying the city of Madrid; an experience I am not sure I would accomplish in a different university.

My programme gives a broad view on international and political issues.
The reason behind choosing IE is because I wanted to study in English this career since I am very interested in the field of International Relations. Also, such an international environment has given me the opportunity to connect with different realities and learn about new cultures.
It is true that the first two years have been a more theoretical approach, however now that I’m in my third year I feel that we are more focusing on the practical approach and on topics such as international organisations and conflict resolution that are the topics I’m more passionate about.
In my opinion, we have all the tools in order to succeed in this path and if we like some topic is a matter of going deeper into it.

I’m studying IR and the fact of having more than 15 nationalities in class opens your eyes to a whole new world. Most of my professors are experts in their field with a very practical approach. There is a wide variety of clubs, seminars, and labs to take part in, in order to continue learning. Finally, the flexibility of either doing online or face-to-face classes makes you able to get organized and use your time more efficiently. The language offer, although a bit small, is also amazing!

I am a 2nd year BBA student at IE University in Segovia. I really enjoy the school. The campus is located in an old building but is still very modern inside. Technologies are implemented in the whole school and a gym, cafeteria are offered. The teaching is very good, as teachers are open and always available. They are professionals passionated about their subject. There is also a lot of diversity with more than 150 nationalities on campus. The amount of class per day is quite small, allowing to visit or do other activities during the day. I highly recommend the Segovia campus if you like to be surrounded by people most of the times. Indeed, it is like a family here. Also, if you want to get both the experience of segovia and madrid, it is a good choice to choose this campus first.

Hello everyone! I’m currently studying at IE business school in Madrid campus as a 2nd year BBA student. I highly recommend this school, let me give you some of the factors that I particularly like. There is a lot of diversity, students are coming all around the world, the teachers are very talented and reachable, you can communicate with them easily, they are flexible and open if you have concerns. The building is very modern and is located in a nice area that is close to the center and many metro stations. Besides, the manner of teaching is very effective, you don’t have too many classes so you get to visit Madrid and the rest of Spain while still managing to study in a prestigious university.

Ie university has always been my first university choice because of its prestige and high and modern education. Even if the selection process is not easy and fastidious I managed to get in because of my really good results to the baccalauréat. I am glad to be part of such a good university and community because the knowledge they provide me and the quality of the lectures and the professors is just amazing. I truly enjoy every day in this institution and would completely recommend it to anyone with a open mind and a great motivation. Moreover Spain is incredibly beautiful and it is such a pleasure to get to learn a new language a new culture and to meet new persons .