Careers News
International Opportunities – Study in Spain!
When thinking about post-school options, many students only look at local institutions and follow well-known paths. This may be the only option for many families, and they are great options. However, if families are in the fortunate position to broaden their choices, there are so many different opportunities available worldwide that provide amazing experiences for students.
A couple of weeks ago, I was invited to IE University in Madrid to attend an International Counsellors Conference. I was the only Australian in attendance and met my equivalent counterparts from 25 corners of the globe, including Canada, the UK, the US, United Arab Emirates, Bahamas, Kenya, France, Italy, Hong Kong, Ghana and Guatemala, to name a few. All from “like” schools it was a wonderful opportunity to compare notes and see how different schools were in vision, culture and even hours of operation (one school started lessons at 7.30am and finished at 5.00pm and provided accommodation for staff) and yet they were the same in many areas.
IE University provides a truly international experience for students, starting in the classroom. Small classes with students from different countries provide interesting perspectives during class discussions. The academic offerings are extensive, campus facilities impressive, but the highlight was meeting students. Students we met spoke at least two languages and were highly motivated and mature, providing a wonderful environment to learn collaboratively.
Some key points about the university include:
- Students can study Business, Applied Mathematics, Architecture, Behaviour Science, Communication, Computer Science, Data and Business Analytics, Design, Economics, Environmental Sciences for Sustainability, Fashion Design, International Relations, Law or PPE.
- Double degrees are also available.
- IE University has two campuses, one in Madrid and one in Segovia, which is approximately 1 hour from Madrid. Students have the choice of spending two years in Segovia and then the next two years in Madrid or four years in Madrid.
- Application is based on an online assessment, academic results and interview. The university receives 30,000 applications for 2,000 places.
- Cost of tuition is more reasonable than other international universities at 25,000 Euros per year.
This week, we welcomed Andrea Pagani from IE University, who presented to students during a lunchtime workshop. They will also be in attendance at the Lower North Shore Career Expo on Monday 13 May.
If families are interested in learning more, please contact me at vshirriff@shore.nsw.edu.au, and I can send you Andrea’s contact information.
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Ms V Shirriff
Head of Careers Education
