Dual Degree in Business Administration & International Relations

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 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.

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 complement the core degree by giving students deeper knowledge of subjects in a very diverse area of studies.

Additionally, students can take part in several internships, gaining professional skills and enhancing that highly valued international profile.

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.

The youth-led international think tank welcomes IE University students into a joint Summer Research Program to analyze different climate leaders using the RAIA methodology. The primary objective of this initiative is to delve into the role these  leaders play in climate policy, pinpoint the turning points that led them to their climate leadership positions, explore the solutions they advocate and evaluate the impact they've had in the real world.

The UNSSC is dedicated to creating a better and more equal world, with the transformative power of learning at its core. IE University students participate in an enriching experience involving real research that makes a real change. Through planning, data collection and analysis, and the opportunity to showcase insightful findings, students are guaranteed a challenging and impactful experience.

The OECD is focused on improving lives by shaping policies that lead to more equality on a global scale. During this project, students develop research methodologies and craft recommendations based on quantitative and qualitative analysis in the areas of either geopolitical risk or ESG reporting.

Company alliances provide IE University students with real-world, practical experience in a business setting. This can be invaluable for students who want to gain hands-on experience and apply theoretical knowledge to real-world business situations.

Through our alliances with companies, IE University students can expand their professional networks, meet potential employers and establish relationships that can lead to future employment opportunities.

Collaborating with companies enhances our curriculum, ensuring that IE University students are learning the latest business practices and gaining relevant, in-demand skills.

A strong partnership with companies increases the employability of IE University students, as it demonstrates that IE Business School has close relationships with the business community, and is committed to preparing our students for successful careers in the field.

The School and IE University are members of CIVICA—The European University of Social Sciences—which unites ten leading European higher education institutions in the social sciences, humanities, business management and public policy. Our students will have the opportunity to participate in common activities in Europe at some of these universities.

IE University is part of APSIA, an association that encompasses leading international affairs schools around the world. By collaborating with other educational institutions and the professional international affairs community, APSIA works to address the common problems faced by humanity. In that sense, it’s a key community for sharing ideas and gathering information.

IE University is part of the pan-European 1Planet4All project that empowers young visionaries to make an impact in the ongoing climate crisis. 1Planet4All is a project that seeks to promote the active participation and commitment of European youth in the fight against the climate emergency.