The Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) is pleased to welcome the Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals (IBEI) as a full member of the network.

APSIA is a community of top graduate schools worldwide who are dedicated to the improvement of graduate education in international affairs. Founded in 1989, APSIA has risen to be the leading graduate school association for international affairs schools. Collectively, APSIA seeks to inspire global impact through education to advance understanding, peace, and prosperity through empowering students, institutions, and partners to become transformative agents of positive change. 

The APSIA network is made up of 70 member and affiliate schools across 17 countries. APSIA connects prospective students and employers to member and affiliate schools, so that they can capitalize on the skills an APSIA education provides. The schools collaborate with each other and the international affairs community in order to address common challenges and opportunities through annual meetings and ongoing discussions and programming. Through these efforts, APSIA fosters collaboration and innovation for a better world.

Founded in 2004, IBEI is a postgraduate teaching and research institute based in Barcelona. As a center of academic excellence, IBEI offers high-quality, interdisciplinary education in international relations, development and security studies, and public policy combining outstanding research with a personalized and international learning environment. All master’s programs at IBEI are officially accredited by the Spanish Ministry of Education and are taught in English, with the Master’s in International Relations also available as a bilingual (Spanish-English) track.

IBEI’s student body is composed of individuals from over 40 countries, fostering a diverse and multicultural atmosphere. The Institute’s programs are designed to equip students with analytical skills and in-depth knowledge essential for understanding and addressing the major global challenges of our time. With over 50 elective courses on a range of thematic and regional issues, students are empowered to tailor their education to match their individual interests and career goals.

“This new affiliation reflects IBEI’s dedication to academic excellence and global engagement,” said Laura Chaqués Bonafont, Director of IBEI. “We are excited to join APSIA’s vibrant global community and look forward to new opportunities for collaboration and exchange.”

As a full member, IBEI will participate in APSIA’s wide range of initiatives, including joint academic forums and faculty exchanges. IBEI’s inclusion further strengthens APSIA’s commitment to supporting diverse and globally engaged institutions advancing the study and practice of international affairs.

For more information about IBEI and its programs, please visit www.ibei.org.