The Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals (IBEI) was created in 2004 as a joint initiative between five public universities in the Barcelona metropolitan area to promote postgraduate training and research in international studies. We promote postgraduate training and research in the field of politics, international relations, security and development. IBEI has consolidated itself, both in Spain and abroad, as a leading graduate school and research institute. IBEI has achieved in a few years a strong international recognition, as shown by the diversity of the countries of origin of its students, the international academic networks in which it participates, or the strong scientific production of its researchers. The Institute is an associate member of APSIA, the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs.