In today’s world, the true measure of a university isn’t just academic excellence, it’s how well it prepares students to be future-ready leaders. IE University embodies this principle, consistently earning global recognition for both academic excellence and high employability. Recent rankings confirm its elite status, including an impressive 17th worldwide in the Times Higher Education Global Employability Ranking 2026, and securing a spot among the Top 10 globally in the latest QS 2026 Rankings, highlighting its success in launching postgraduate students toward global opportunities.
A global recognition of excellence
IE University has once again confirmed its place among the world’s elite. Ranked 17th worldwide in the Times Higher Education Global Employability Ranking 2026, the institution stands out as a global hub where academic rigor meets real-world readiness.
This achievement reflects IE University’s long-standing partnerships with leading global companies and its forward-thinking approach to career development.
Adding to its accolades, IE University ranks among the Top 10 globally in the latest QS 2026 Rankings, with standout positions for several of its flagship programs:
- Global Online MBA – 2nd worldwide
- Master in Strategic Marketing & Communication – 5th worldwide
- Master in Management – 7th worldwide
- International MBA – 11th worldwide
This recognition reinforces IE University’s academic leadership and dedication to innovation, employability and global impact.
The IE employability edge
Employers today seek more than degrees; they value adaptability, creativity and purpose. That’s exactly what IE University cultivates. A specialized Talent & Careers team , is dedicated to connecting and guiding students and alumni with hundreds of international recruiters and offers tailored guidance through workshops, mentoring, and the annual IE Careers Forum, where firms like Amazon, Bain & Company, LVMH, and PwC scout for talent.
Through a curriculum grounded in practical experience, students gain a skill set that resonates across industries, from finance and tech to design and sustainability.
Academic excellence that drives innovation
With plans to double its internal research faculty in the next five years and an above-average R&D investment, IE continues to focus on applied learning.
Over the past three decades, IE faculty have published more than 3,300 academic articles, cited over 55,000 times, demonstrating the institution’s commitment to meaningful research and global thought leadership.
With students from more than 160 countries and an environment that blends academic excellence with multicultural exposure, every classroom becomes a space for global collaboration.
Located in Madrid, one of Europe’s most dynamic capitals, the university offers a vibrant and student life surrounded by art, culture and opportunity.
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Create your own path at IE University
From Business & Management to Science, Technology & Data, Law, International Affairs and Public Policies, Design, and more, IE University’s academic portfolio empowers students to design their own trajectory, supported by expert faculty and an international network of over 45,000 alumni.