The IE School of Humanities and UNESCO strive to establish a unique and enriching learning environment for students, where they can benefit from UNESCO's vast knowledge and expertise. This collaboration is built upon several areas of common interest, such as the ethics of artificial intelligence or social transformations driven by technology and innovation, and recognizes the pivotal role of the humanities in addressing pressing global challenges.

This collaborative effort encourages students to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world contexts through informative sessions, talks, workshops, applied projects or mentorship. The partnership between IE University and UNESCO also extends to the design and organization of extracurricular and career-development activities, including internships, events, competitions, simulations and academic trips.

The IE School of Humanities and the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, home to one of the finest and most varied collections of Western painting, work together to connect students to the arts, both inside and outside the classroom. Most recently, through a collaboration featuring reproductions of artworks in the IE Tower which link art and sustainable development. Other initatives include seminars, visits to the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions, and opportunities within the Young Friends program of the museum.

Through collaboration with the Instituto Cervantes, the IE School of Humanities promotes the meeting and exchange of Spanish and pan-Hispanic culture with other cultures of the world and encourages students to learn and research their surrounding culture and language.

The Instituto Cervantes is the public institution created by Spain in 1991 to universally promote the teaching, study and use of Spanish and contribute to the dissemination of Hispanic cultures abroad.

Together, the IE School of Humanities and the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao carry out a range of activities including seminars, internships, and capstone projects, aimed at highlighting the strategic value of art, culture and education as vectors for the development of society.

The José Ortega y Gasset-Gregorio Marañón Foundation (FOM) is a private institution inspired by the liberal spirit and intellectual legacy of its owners - the philosopher José Ortega y Gasset and the doctor Gregorio Marañón y Posadillo. The Foundation is also established as a think tank for transversal debate on all aspects that affect society.

The Escuela Superior de Música Reina Sofía is an international reference center for the teaching of young musicians and to facilitate the development of their individual talent. The IE School of Humanities offers our students the opportunity to connect with young musical talent through attendance to concerts and recitals in Madrid.

The IE School of Humanities and the Fundación Telefónica colllaborate on initatives that promote the progress and promotion of a human-centric digital society. We do this through an annual conference ¨enlightED¨ focused on education, technology, and innovation, as well as through seminars and visits to the Espacio Fundación Telefonica.

The School of Humanities is proud to form part of the The Consortium of Humanities Centers and Institutes (CHCI), a global forum that strengthens the work of humanities centers and institutes through advocacy, grant-making, and inclusive collaboration. CHCI advances cross-institutional partnerships, recognizes regional humanities cultures, and mobilizes the collective capacity of the humanities to engage the most pressing issues in society today.