IVY OPTIONS

With campuses in Madrid and Segovia, IE University in Spain offers a dynamic, international education that blends tradition with innovation. Renowned for its academic excellence, particularly in business, and a global outlook, the school–taught entirely in English–attracts students from more than 160 countries. This fosters a diverse and inclusive community. International students comprise 80 percent of the university's population. Here's a breakdown by region: Europe (exclud

Situated near scenic Lake Geneva and the Swiss Alps, École Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) is an excellent choice for college-bound students interested in business studies. The school offers a unique path to successful careers, and has a strong track record of graduates quickly landing jobs. EHL is recognized as the world’s leading university in Hospitality and Leisure Management, consistently ranked number one in the QS World University Rankings since 2019. Recently, I attended

Students at KU Leuven, Belgium As a college admissions counselor for Ivy Options in Europe, I've had the privilege of working with students worldwide. Some want the excitement of a capital city; others seek calm university towns; and some focus on research opportunities. What is the one thing they all have in common? They're looking for a place where they can grow. Over the years, watching students thrive in various academic environments, I’ve learned that the right universit

Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, is a large public research institution renowned for its top-ranked programs in engineering, technology, business, and agriculture. Established in 1869 as a land-grant university, Purdue now has a diverse student population of 58,000, including over 44,000 undergraduates. Nearly 20% of its students come from outside the United States. The university's College of Engineering is among the best in the U.S., with notable progr

Babson College, though small in size, is a giant in undergraduate entrepreneurship and business education. For the past 30 years, the suburban Boston-based school has held the No.1 spot for entrepreneurship in the U.S. News and World Report college rankings. Recently, the Wall Street Journal ranked Babson in the top 10 of all schools in the United States. Babson’s strength comes from its innovative and challenging academic curriculum that emphasizes hands-on experience and bu

Situated near the San Gabriel Mountains and Los Angeles are the five undergraduate colleges of the Claremont Consortium: Pomona, ClaremontMcKenna, HarveyMudd, Scripps, and Pitzer. Modeled after Oxford University, each of the five highly selective liberal arts schools has a unique focus and character but shares resources – creating a larger campus experience. Students can take advantage of academic classes, social activities, dining halls, libraries, and other events across a