IE School of Science & Technology and Georgia Tech-Europe, the Georgia Institute of Technology’s (Georgia Tech) off-campus instructional site, have signed an academic cooperation agreement to develop joint academic, research, and educational activities.

Through this collaboration, students at IE University will have the opportunity to pursue a dual master’s degree, earning both the master’s in computer science & business technology from IE University and the Master of Science in Computer Science from Georgia Tech.

“This collaboration reflects how engineering education is evolving—more connected, more applied, and increasingly global,” said Ikhlaq Sidhu, Dean at IE School of Science & Technology. “Students need both technical depth and the ability to operate across systems, industries, and regions. This kind of structure makes that possible.” 

Georgia Tech-Europe is Georgia Tech’s flagship international instructional site, located in Metz, France. Georgia Tech ranks among the world’s top public research universities. The partnership between IE and Georgia Tech‑Europe provides students with access to world-class STEM education, hands-on research opportunities, and connections to industry and entrepreneurial ecosystems across Europe.

“"Georgia Tech-Europe’s partnership with IE University reflects a shared commitment to innovation, entrepreneurial thinking, and global impact, bringing together two institutions dedicated not only to preparing students for a rapidly changing world, but to shaping it," said Abdallah Ougazzaden, President of Georgia Tech-Europe.

The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration across graduate education, student mobility, faculty exchange, and research. Undergraduate students in the final year of IE University’s bachelor’s in computer science & Artificial Intelligence may be recommended for admission to Georgia Tech’s graduate program, in accordance with its standard admissions requirements. Following acceptance, will complete the master’s in computer science & business technology at IE University before continuing to the Master of Science in Computer Science at Georgia Tech.

The program includes a multi-campus international academic experience: students will begin their Master of Science studies at Georgia Tech-Europe in Metz during the fall term and complete the program at Georgia Tech’s Atlanta campus in the spring. Each institution will award its respective degree upon successful completion of its academic requirements.

The agreement also promotes faculty and researcher exchanges, the development of joint research projects, and coordinated support for students throughout admissions, mobility, and academic progression.