It’s an investment in yourself. With the IE University Summer Program, you can expand your skills and knowledge while you build up your CV. Guided by IE University's renowned professors, you'll gain essential soft skills and fresh perspectives in a collaborative, dynamic learning environment.
With flexible programs that can be combined in line with your goals, it’s the perfect opportunity to explore multiple interests and discover your future academic or professional path. And when you're not in the classroom, you’ll be connecting with like-minded peers from around the world through fun team-building activities and exciting extracurriculars.
1. Program
Fields of study
- AI & Technology
- Business
- Digital Marketing
- Entrepreneurship
- Fashion & Media
- Finance
- Management
- Sustainability
More information regarding specific courses available can be found on the host university website.
Credit equivalent
3 ECTS = 2 UQ Units. You will be able to choose a maximum of one course per session. A maximum of 4 UQ Units if 6 ECTS are successfully completed across two sessions (pending UQ faculty approval).
Visa Information
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority, we cannot provide visa advice.
Please review the host university webpage for visa and immigration information.
Eligibility and application
All applicants must meet the UQ short-term experience eligibility criteria and the IE University entry requirements.
Please note that BEL Students must submit 2-3 courses on their application for credit form for faculty credit assessment. All other applicants are also advised to submit 2-3 courses for assessment in case of course cancellation.
If you intend to undertake your experience for-credit, it is strongly recommended that you submit your application to Global Experiences at least 4 weeks before applying to the host to allow sufficient time for faculty to complete the credit assessment. Please note, however, that it is your responsibility to meet the host application deadline.
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 14 April 2026
Host: Rolling application deadline
Program Dates
Session One
Start: 29 June 2026
End: 10 July 2026
Session Two
Start: 13 July 2026
End: 24 July 2026
Session One & Two
Start: 29 June 2026
End: 24 July 2026
*Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Study abroad
Location: Spain, Madrid (In-person)
Credit: For-credit or not-for-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate & Postgraduates
OS-HELP Loan
If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student.
Application Deadlines
OS-HELP loan applications open on 5 January each year.
OS-HELP loan applications can’t be accepted:
- any earlier than 6 months before the official start date of your overseas study
- any later than 3 months before the official end date of your overseas study.
*OS-HELP Loan applications are closed between 17 December and 5 January. Please visit the OS-HELP Loan website for more information on how to apply for an OS-HELP loan.
Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts.
Global Experiences Information Sessions
Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.