From: IMBA team
Date: June 4
Subject: IMBA Newsletter JAN26 - June 4th



TRAFFIC DISRUPTIONS IN MADRID

Due to the Pope’s visit to Madrid from June 6 to June 9, traffic disruptions, road closures, and possible changes to some public transportation lines are expected across the city.

Please plan your journeys in advance and allow extra travel time during these days.

ELECTIVES: PRE-BID RESULTS NOW AVAILABLE

The updated index is now available in Blackboard Ultra! Courses that did not receive enough demand have been cancelled, and those will appear in the tab “Cancelled after pre-bid”. 

Access route: BB Ultra > Organizations > Program Information IMBA-EN 2026 January > ELECTIVES Folder > Updated Electives Catalog JAN26  
 
Based on this, we will prepare the schedule, which will be available just before the first bid in September. 

Questions in the meantime? imbaelectives@ie.edu  

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GNW EXCHANGE APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN NOW!

Thank you to those of you who attended the session to learn more about the Global Network Week (GNW) opportunities, partner schools, and key preparation tips. You can now apply! Find the link below.

🔗 Application Link: Apply for Global Network Week – October 2026 : Rellenar formulario
 Application Deadline: June 15 at 10:00 AM CET

📂 Session Resources
📊 PPT

Recording 

Passcode: X7J.vQUt

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CERTIFICATION PERIOD INFORMATION AVAILABLE!

Wondering about the Certification Period? Check out the Student Guide for all the details you need.

Students will be allowed to register for more than one certification. For courses with limited spots, if the number of applications exceeds capacity, selection will be based on GPA. Please make sure to select only those courses to which you can fully commit.

Sign up HERE

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15-MONTH STUDENTS: 🌍 WINTER 2027 TERM-LONG EXCHANGE INFORMATION SESSION | RECAP

Thank you to those of you who attended the Info session to learn more about the Winter 2027 exchange opportunities, including the application process, partner schools, and key preparation tips.

📂 Session Resources
📊 PPT
📄 Fact Sheets

💬 Past Exchange Student Feedback
🌐 Destinations & Slots

🎥 Session Recording
 

Passcode: X7J.vQUt

📝 Application Deadline: June 15, 2026 (10:00 a.m. CET) — no extensions
💻 Apply from May 11https://ieu-outgoing.ie.edu
❗ Select “Spring 27” in the drop-down menu.

🌞 MIDSUMMER PARTY 2026 — DON'T MISS OUT

Last year sold out. Students are still talking about it. One person said it was "the best night of my entire IE experience" — and those who missed it? They've been asking for a second chance ever since.

This is it.

🎉 Celebrate the end of the academic year with great music, drinks, and the people who made it unforgettable.

📅 Friday, June 12, 2026 · 8:00 PM

📍 Fox Restaurant – Fernández de la Hoz, 66

🎟️ €20 on IE Connects — limited spots, non-refundable

Don't be the one who waited too long.

👉 Get your ticket HERE

 

Key Contacts

IMBA Office: MM31, 6th Floor from 09:00 am - 6:00 pm.

IMBA General queries: IMBA@ie.edu.

Phone: (+34) 915 68 96 00