IE School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs Alliances

IE School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs is a full member of the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA). It is the first Spanish school, and seventh in Europe, to join this group of the world’s top institutions, which encompasses North American, Asian and European schools.

APSIA is an association dedicated to graduate education in international relations and public affairs. It has 37 full members and affiliates universities around the world, including the most prestigious schools in the field. APSIA helps students, schools, organizations, and partners transform themselves into more effective agents of positive change.

Through our alliance with the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration (NASPAA), IE School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs aim to foster excellence in education and training for public service.

NASPAA is a non-profit organization, based in Washington D.C . It is dedicated to excellence in education and training for public service and to promote the ideal of public service. With over 300 members around the globe located within the U.S. and in 24 countries, the Network awards MPA, MPP, MPAff, and similar degrees. NASPAA is an official global accreditor of master’s degree programs in the field of public policy, affairs and administration.

The European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR) and IE School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs’ alliance encompasses conferences, networking events, grant funding, publishing options and opportunities to get involved with their day-to-day activities.

The ECPR is a leading European association that encourages and supports training, research and cross-national cooperation of academics and graduate students specializing in political science and all its sub-disciplines.

The European University of Social Sciences (CIVICA) and IE School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs share a vision of working together to promote teaching, research and innovation across Europe.

CIVICA unites eight leading European higher education institutions in the social sciences, humanities, business management and public policy, with a total of 50,000 students and PhDs, and 10,000 academic staff. Alongside some of Europe’s other leading higher education institutions, this alliance exemplifies our commitment to civic outreach in order to overcome today’s most difficult challenges.